The Qintong Boat Festival was held at Qinhu National Wetland Park in Jiangyan District of Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, April 8, 2021. It also marked the celebration of the 15th China Wetland Eco-tourism Festival. Hundreds of boats with more than 10,000 boat team members aboard gathered for the festival, which has been a centuries-old tradition. (CFP Photo)

The Qintong Boat Festival originated in China's Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage and one of top 10 folk festivals in the country. This year's boat festival will last till the end of the May Day holiday.