Harbin Debuts Dragon Boat Tug-of-War on Frozen Songhua River
Harbin introduced a dragon boat tug-of-war on the frozen Songhua River, blending tradition with winter sports as teams competed fiercely in this innovative event.
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Harbin introduced a dragon boat tug-of-war on the frozen Songhua River, blending tradition with winter sports as teams competed fiercely in this innovative event.
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