Contestants paddle in the water

Contestants paddle in the water during a dragon boat race in Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2012. Dragon boat race is a typical activity to celebrate the upcoming traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 23 this year.  

A good drummer at the head

Contestants paddle in the water during a dragon boat race in Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2012. Dragon boat race is a typical activity to celebrate the upcoming traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 23 this year.  

Dragon boat

Contestants paddle in the water during a dragon boat race in Chaohu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2012. Dragon boat race is a typical activity to celebrate the upcoming traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 23 this year.