On June 26, the 3rd Louvre Home Furnishings Dragon Boat Carnival 2025 kicked off at the Shunde Dragon Boat Club's Lecong Training Base. This flagship corporate event is part of Lecong's "Water Harmony & Dragon Rivalry" series.
For the first time, Saudi Arabian and Indian trade delegates joined the races, paddling alongside over 20 teams, including the Zhanjiang Design Force and the Macau Designers Association. Amid thunderous drumbeats and splashing oars, an international dragon boat spectacle unfolded on the waterways.
"This is my first time trying dragon boating — everything feels exhilarating!" exclaimed Saba, a Saudi trader. "It demands intense teamwork and stamina, much like global trade: only precise coordination leads to mutual success!"
Dubbed "China's Furniture Trade Capital", Lecong attracts over 20,000 daily visitors and hosts nearly 1,000 international buyers for furniture sourcing. Its products reach more than 100 countries, making it the world's largest specialized furniture market.
Through this event, Lecong aims to fuse Chinese and Western cultures, strengthen global ties, and create a collaborative platform for international partners.
Reporter: Ouyang Shaowei
Photo: Dai Jiaxin
Video: Xiong Lin
Editor: Wei Shen, James, Shen He
