10.00-18.00
Kaban Lake
The national Chinese Dragon Boat Festival "Chinese Sabantuy" and the ceremonial planting of hydrangeas with the participation of a delegation from China
On August 17, Kazan residents and guests of the city will enjoy an unusual and vivid spectacle – competitions on Chinese Dragon boats. All visitors to the Nizhny Kaban Lake embankment will be able to watch the races absolutely free of charge. This year, the Dragon Cup will be held as part of the III International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China have mutually beneficial cooperation."
At the moment, 17 teams from companies and departments have entered the race, including Megastroy, Korib, AVTOKAMA, PSB, Network Company, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Haier team from China and others.
The Chinese Dragon boat Race is one of the most beautiful and significant holidays in China, which symbolizes team spirit, continuity of traditions and the desire to achieve common goals. The holiday is more than two thousand years old, and it is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The competition is being held in Kazan for the fourth time.
The number of participants and teams is increasing every year, and the competition is growing. 11 teams took part in the first competition, 16 in the second year, and 24 in the third. This year, the organizers expect that there will be no fewer of them than last year.
The races take place on boats with a dragon's head mounted on the bow and its tail on the stern. There is a drummer in the ship who sets the tempo and rhythm of the movement, ten rowers and a helmsman on the karma who monitors the course. According to the rules, there should be one woman in each team.
Six boats will participate in each race. The winner is the boat whose bow crosses the finish line first.
The national Chinese Dragon Boat Festival "Chinese Sabantuy" and the ceremonial planting of hydrangeas with the participation of a delegation from China
On August 17, Kazan residents and guests of the city will enjoy an unusual and vivid spectacle – competitions on Chinese Dragon boats. All visitors to the Nizhny Kaban Lake embankment will be able to watch the races absolutely free of charge. This year, the Dragon Cup will be held as part of the III International Forum "SPROUTS: Russia and China have mutually beneficial cooperation."
At the moment, 17 teams from companies and departments have entered the race, including Megastroy, Korib, AVTOKAMA, PSB, Network Company, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Haier team from China and others.
The Chinese Dragon boat Race is one of the most beautiful and significant holidays in China, which symbolizes team spirit, continuity of traditions and the desire to achieve common goals. The holiday is more than two thousand years old, and it is included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The competition is being held in Kazan for the fourth time.
The number of participants and teams is increasing every year, and the competition is growing. 11 teams took part in the first competition, 16 in the second year, and 24 in the third. This year, the organizers expect that there will be no fewer of them than last year.
The races take place on boats with a dragon's head mounted on the bow and its tail on the stern. There is a drummer in the ship who sets the tempo and rhythm of the movement, ten rowers and a helmsman on the karma who monitors the course. According to the rules, there should be one woman in each team.
Six boats will participate in each race. The winner is the boat whose bow crosses the finish line first.
The opening ceremony of the event and the planting of hydrangeas will take place at 10:00. The hydrangeas that we plant symbolize another branch of cooperation, mutual assistance and shared responsibility for the future of the planet. In Chinese mythology, the hydrangea is associated with various symbols, including gratitude and wealth. Together we can create a green bridge connecting our countries. May these flowers also become a symbol of respect, support and unity between the two countries.