The 2nd World Ice Dragon Boat Championships of the International Ice Dragon Boat Federation (IIDBF) will be held in Ottawa, Canada,

 from February 8 to 9, 2020 (local time). This event will gather 125 teams from countries including Canada, China, India, Iran, Japan, 

the United States, and Armenia to compete.

The Mayor of Ottawa, municipal officials, and federal government officials boarded a boat with the event organizers to cheer for the upcoming event.

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson (center)

Each team is ready and will begin the intense training

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On the evening of the 7th, a unique nighttime competition and concert will be held, serving as a prelude to the official event on the 8th.

Dragon boat events represent the fighting spirit of perseverance and solidarity in the same boat. Today, in China, particularly in Wuhan,

 we face an arduous "battle" against the virus. However, we also see the "spirit" of the Chinese nation—uniting as one and working together towards 

a common goal. That makes  us firmly believe that the final victory will belong to us and all humanity. Overseas Chinese worldwide, and even people 

across the globe, are praying for China and paying tribute to this unyielding national spirit in their own ways.

The 2nd World Ice Dragon Boat Championships of the International Ice Dragon Boat Federation (IIDBF) will start on February 8 (local time in Canada). 

Stay tuned for this ice and snow feast, Chinese culture, and the dragon boat event!