Catching Ducks

Dragon Boat Races in Sichuan

10. Catching Ducks

After the end of the races. Many exploding firecrackers disorient a large number of ducks penned up. This confuses them so they can't fly. Duck are released and the boats vie to catch them. They must maneuver the long boats near the swimming ducks. The men them dive off the boats to catch the ducks. The winners then have a duck dinner with the ducks they can catch.

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