Every year on the Dragon Boat Festival, Hele Town in Wanning City comes alive as 12 local dragon boat teams compete along its winding waterways.
Considered one of the cradles of dragon boat culture in Hainan Province, Hele Town has hosted these races since the Song Dynasty (960-1276).
In 2015, the China Dragon Boat Association awarded Hele the title \"China's Dragon Boat Town\" in recognition of its deep-rooted heritage.
This living tradition highlights the town’s enduring community spirit, weaving together history and modern celebration in each stroke of the paddle.
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