Guangdong’s Dragon Boat Festival Celebrated in New Cross-Cultural Music Video

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

In celebration of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the International Communication Center of Guangdong Province has partnered with British musician Shaun Gibson to produce a captivating new music video titled “Dragon Boat Races.” The video features lyrics in both Chinese and English, highlighting the enduring and dynamic culture of dragon boat racing.

This year’s dragon boat races in Guangdong have been exceptionally vibrant, attracting large crowds and trending both online and offline. The music video captures this lively atmosphere, showcasing traditional customs such as the awakening of dragons, ancestral worship, village gatherings, competitions, and the dragon boat feast. Fast-paced and blending tradition with modernity, the video embodies themes of unity, cooperation, courage, and the pursuit of dreams, reflecting the youthful vitality and cultural confidence of contemporary Guangdong.

“Dragon Boat Races” uniquely merges Chinese and British musical styles. Arranged in a Western folk music style, it features traditional Chinese instruments like the Suona, Pipa, Guzheng, Flute, and Xiao, enhanced with electronic synthesizers. This fusion creates a contemporary sound that resonates with young audiences, successfully blending Chinese and Western music traditions.