The event opened with a dragon dance, which was combined with French romantic characteristics—this not only highlighted the race's uniqueness but also promoted
dragon culture through the competition. The sounds of ice paddles hitting the ice, chanting, and laughter merged into one.
The holding of the ice dragon boat series has ignited a passion in the participants' hearts, boosting their spirits during the competitive events in the cold winter. With culture and competition coexisting, the race carries the value and connotation of deeper cultural integration between China and France.