On June 1, 2019, the international students took part in the 12th Shanghai International Students Dragon Boat Race sponsored by East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST). The dragon boat race is a traditional Chinese custom on the Dragon Boat Festival. Tradition has it that, after Qu Yuan, an upright minister in the ancient Chu State, threw himself into the river, many people rushed to save him by boat. They chased to as far as the Dongting Lake, but failed. Since then, dragon boat festivals have been held on each Dragon Boat Festival in memory of Qu Yuan. By taking part in this race, our international students not only personally experienced Chinese traditional culture, but also made friends with people from all over the world.
(Group photo of international students at the dragon boat race)
(Photo of international students at the scene of the dragon boat race)
