Feature: Dragon boat race in Croatia celebrates traditional Chinese festival


  • World
  • Sunday, 18 Jun 2023

ZAGREB, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The moment the dragon boat race started, the participating boats rushed forward amid the rhythmic drumming and the rowers' vigorous shouts while the spectators enthusiastically cheered on the shore for the contestants.

The dragon boat race held at the Jarun Lake in the southwest part of the Croatian capital on Saturday was part of activities organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. It was the eighth that kind of event held in Zagreb.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Uganda opposition candidate says he was beaten by security forces
Iran awaits second plane of nationals deported from US
Bucharest votes in mayoral race that could hand far right a first EU capital
'Everything destroyed' as Indonesia's Aceh grapples with disease after floods
US envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace deal is really close
Russia says it downed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight
Benin minister says coup attempt underway, situation under control
Russian strike hits Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, cutting utilities, mayor says
Australia downgrades wildfire alerts in New South Wales state
Flash: At least 23 people killed in nightclub fire in India: media

Others Also Read