Salford mayor Paul Dennett says the event showcases the city 'to a huge TV audience in China'.
Thousands of people have turned out to watch the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford Quays.
Hundreds of amateur competitors took part on Saturday, while more experienced racers participate on Sunday.Organisers said they hoped the 2023 event, which has been held annually since it started in Salford Quays in 2012, would be the biggest so far.Dragon boat racing originated 2,300 years ago in memory of the legendary poet and politician Qu Yuan
Salford mayor Paul Dennett said it would showcase the city "to all those coming to take part...and to a huge TV audience watching in China". "As a city, we're proud of our links with the Chinese community here in Greater Manchester and proud to be hosting this incredible event," he added.
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