Preston Dragons train at the Preston Marina, where they welcomed Dragon Boat racing teams from UCLan, Edge Hill University, Lancaster University, University of Liverpool and the University of Manchester, as well as crowds of spectators, and the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Javed Iqba.
The day started with an opening ceremony with lion dancing, then the Mayor and other dignitaries, performed an ancient ritual called ‘Awakening the Dragon.’
As well as offering taster sessions to members of the public, the five universities then battled it out in a number of races, with the Edge Hill University team coming out on top.
Take a look at some of the pictures from the UCLan Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race Day below.
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See the images from the UClan Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race Day Photo: JPI
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Some of the teams taking part in the Preston Dragons Dragon Boat racing at Preston Marina Photo: Julian Brown
. Dragon Boat Race Day
One of the teams taking part in the Dragon Boat racing tournament. Photo: Julian Brown
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The 'Awakening the Dragon' ceremony taking place. Photo: Julian Brown
1. Dragon Boat racing at Preston Marina
Some of the teams taking part in the Preston Dragons Dragon Boat racing at Preston Marina Photo: Julian Brown
2. Dragon Boat Race Day
One of the teams taking part in the Dragon Boat racing tournament. Photo: Julian Brown
3. Dragon Boat Race Day
The 'Awakening the Dragon' ceremony taking place. Photo: Julian Brown