Color Display at the 2008 "Qintong Boating Festival" in Qinhu Wetland Park, Taizhou, Jiangsu
Once a year, Taizhou hosts the Qintong Boating Festival. It draws tens of thousands of locals and tourist to the park. A spectacular and colorful display of decorated boats, and thousands of participants in colorful, traditional costumes present an extravaganza to be remembered. I can't wait for next years presentation, though tickets are difficult to get. Our college made sure we had some of the best seats, thank you!
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