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People took part in a dragon boat race in Putian, east China"s Fujian Province, on Monday, before the arrival of the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year. 　

With a long history of about 1,000 years, the Putian dragon boat race has been held since the Song Dynasty (960-1279). 　

Nearly 100 dragon boats and 3,000 people were invited to participate in the event, according to the organizer. 　

The racing activity usually lasts a long time in Putian, starting in the 4th lunar month and ending in the 8th month. 　

Source: People"s Daily Online

Editor: Gao Xin

Senior Editor: Pang Bo