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Cambodia sets world record for longest dragon boat

An 87.3-metre-long boat of Khmer people in Cambodia has become the world’s longest dragon boat, breaking the previous record held by China.
Cambodia sets world record for longest dragon boat ảnh 1The 87.3-metre-long boat of Cambodia has become the world's longest dragon boat (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Phnom Penh(VNA) – An 87.3-metre-long boat of Khmer people in Cambodia has become theworld’s longest dragon boat, breaking the previous record held by China.

The Union of Youth Federation of Cambodia (UYFC)in Prey Veng province spent more than six months building the boat that is1.94 metre wide and able to accommodate 179 oarspersons.

The Guinness World Records certificate for theboat was presented at an event held on the bank of the Mekong River in PreyVeng province on November 12.

Addressing an audience of thousands, GuinnessWorld Records adjudicator Pravin Patel confirmed that the UYFC in PreyVeng and the provincial administration are the new Guinness World Record holderfor the longest dragon boat.

On May 28, 2016, China set the world record forthe longest dragon boat which was measured 77.8 metres long.

UYFC Vice President Sar Sokha said the making ofthe longest dragon boat in the world aims to remember the long history of theproduction and use of dragon boats by Khmer people in old times. It is alsomeant to promote the spirit of national affection and solidarity among theyouth in conserving the legacies left by ancestors.

This boat will be exhibited at the water andboat race festival in Phnom Penh from November 21-23 before being returned tobe kept at Prey Veng Provincial Hall.-VNA
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