TAIPEI – Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. But change is afoot, most recently in central Taiwan where the races were switched ...

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Dragon boat racing isn’t just a sport—it’s a global movement. What started as a centuries-old tradition in China has evolved into one of the fastest-growing team water sports in the world. From ...

Dragon boat racing, originating in ancient China, involves 40-foot canoes decorated with dragon heads and tails. The modern sport grew from a Hong Kong festival in the 1970s and now boasts millions of ...