The dragon boat performance at Wutong Bridge has a long history. It became accustom during the period of Emperor Shunzhi in Qing Dynasty. During the dragon boat festival every year, it is put on in the Waterway of Yongsi River. There are many visitors that are like tidewater and merchants swarm here. The huge crowd of people fills the side banks along he river. The festival takes a period of three day. During the daytime, there are dragon boat race and the race of snatching ducks. In the night, there are all sorts of colorful boats along the riverbanks, which are brilliant. On the river surface, boats of various fonts wander here and there. In the air, beautiful fireworks are let off. The scene attracts numerous visitors. |