STORY: Dragon Boat Festival offers enjoyment, boosts China-Bulgaria bonds
SHOOTING TIME: June 29, 2024
DATELINE: June 30, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:23
LOCATION: Sofia
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the dragon boat race and other festive activities 

STORYLINE:

The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases.

In addition to dragon boat racing, the two-day event also offers music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a variety of artwork, and delectable Chinese and Bulgarian cuisine.

The opening ceremony of the festival, which also included a presentation by a Bulgarian dance ensemble and a dragon dance, culminated in a dragon awakening ceremony, in which officials painted dragon heads and attached them to boats.

In a congratulatory letter, Bulgarian Minister of Culture Nayden Todorov described the festival as a beautiful contribution to the rich program commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China.
   
Todorov said he believed that this year will see the two countries bring new momentum to their bilateral dialogue and actively work to strengthen and expand cooperation.

Georgi Glushkov, Bulgarian minister of youth and sports, also sent a congratulatory letter, saying he believes this festival will offer an unforgettable and dynamic experience for all participants.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia.
(XHTV)