In the heart of Indonesia, tradition meets modern sportsmanship. Young Indonesian athletes are carrying the tales of ancient China in the form of dragon boat racing. Indonesia is proud to hold international accolades for the sports but the country's young athletes are still hoping to achieve more. CGTN's Silkina Ahluwalia has more from Jakarta. #BeyondtheLanes #AsianGames #Chinarama | CGTN

#Dragonboat racing is a traditional Chinese sport that originated in honor of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet from the state of Chu during the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC). Incorporated into the #AsianGames in 2010, the boat race has gradually spread to numerous countries and regions worldwide. This time, drummer #Panda Pan excitedly raises his arms, striking a beat as the team passes the finish line. Click the video to witness Panda Power! | Xi's Moments

Watch the thrilling moment as dragon boat rowers overtake their rivals with a burst of speed in the final stretch of a race held in Tongren, #Guizhou Province. #TrendinginChina Dragon boat racing is the highlight of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival), celebrated annually on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on May 31. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments

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