MANCHESTER, Britain, June 17 (Xinhua) The moment the starting signal rang out at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester on Saturday, three dragon boats swiftly surged forward, with paddlers unleashing powerful strokes in sync with the pulsating beats set by drummers at the front of the boats.
© Provided by Xinhua Launched in 2012, the festival has grown to be one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. This year was the eighth edition after
At the sound of the starting signal, the athletes in four colorful dragon boats at Salford Quays near Manchester shot ahead and paddled mightily to the exhilarating beat of drums, watched and cheered on by crowds on the bank.
© Provided by Xinhua Launched in 2012, the festival has grown to be one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. This year was the eighth edition after