Australia's Sydney to throw 16-day party for Year of Dragon
The "Sydney Lunar Festival" includes dragon boat races, lantern installations, traditional lion dancing and cultural performances.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Beijing temperature soars above 40 Celsius, shatters June record
The heatwaves that had seared northern China a week earlier expected to persist through the weekend.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks
Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Elderly village folks get nostalgic watching Dragon Boat Race
The traditional longboat sport in Kampung Tanjung Sabtu began in the 1980s as boats had been the main transportation for the villagers.
Sun Feb 06 2022
Enter the dragon boats to the beat of the drums at annual Taiwan races
Athletes paddled vigorously through the water in unison to the beat of drums, covering a distance of 500 meters (1,640 ft) on the Keelung River before reaching the finish line.
Tue May 30 2017