Competitors paddle in dragon boat race in Istanbul, on May 31, 2014. The 5th Dragon Boat Festival was held in Istanbul on Saturday. More than 5000 players from 220 dragon boat teams all over the country attended the festival. The annual event was held around the Dragon Boat Festival, a Chinese traditional festival, attracting thousands of spectators. (Xinhua/Lu Zhe)

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