Zhao Hongwei, secretary of the Duolun Party committee, dots the dragon’s eyeballs in an ancient ceremony to symbolize bringing the dragon to life during the International Ice Dragon Boat Tournament held in Duolun, Xilin Gol League on Jan 16. [Photo/Xinhua]

Rowers prepare at the starting line for the International Ice Dragon Boat—Inner Mongolia Duolun Tournament on frozen Fengqi Lake in Duolun, Xilin Gol League. [Photo/nmgcb.com.cn]

Rowers rush to the finish line at the International Ice Dragon Boat Tournament, held in conjunction with a local ice rowing race on frozen Fengqi Lake in Duolunon Jan 16. [Photo/nmgcb.com.cn]