央视网消息：端午将至，各地龙舟赛陆续开启。刚刚过去的这个周末，上海苏州河上热闹非凡，来自海内外的58支龙舟队奋楫争先，体验 中国传统文化的魅力。 创办于2001年的上海苏州河城市龙舟邀请赛属于城市景观型赛事，场地设在流经上海主城区的苏州河普陀段梦清园水域，被绿地和高层建 筑环抱，传统龙舟和现代城市相得益彰。今年的龙舟邀请赛共有58支龙舟队参赛，分成五个组别展开竞逐。在上海工作、学习的各国人士，也 在不少参赛龙舟队中担任主力。荷比卢队的12名成员分别来自荷兰、比利时和卢森堡，他们都是上海外资企业的实习生，这也是他们第一次在 中国划龙舟，体验中国端午文化。 南非：迎端午 开普敦海滨运河上举行龙舟赛 24至25日，一年一度的"文化中国·开普敦龙舟节"在南非开普敦举行。来自南非各地的龙舟队伍、侨界代表与众多游客汇聚水岸，共同迎 接中国传统节日——端午节。 5月24日早上，为迎接中国传统节日端午节，由南非开普敦华人社区和开普敦龙舟协会共同主办的第三届"文化中国·开普敦龙舟节"系列比 赛，在开普敦维多利亚港炮台公园的海滨运河举行。今年的比赛有10支队伍参赛，具体项目包括男子、女子及混合200米、1000米，以及龙舟 拔河 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the cultural significance of the Dragon Boat Festival and the promotion of traditional Chinese food, specifically the zongzi, through an event organized by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association at the University of Oxford, showcasing the global appeal of Chinese culture [1][3][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, where the local tradition of making and eating zongzi is an essential cultural ritual [1]. - The event at Oxford featured a presentation on the history and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, including the origins of zongzi and dragon boat racing, led by a local Jiaxing student [3]. - A cooking demonstration video by a zongzi master was shown, engaging students in hands-on experience of making zongzi [3]. Group 2: Participant Reactions - International students expressed excitement and curiosity about making zongzi, with one student describing the experience as opening a "new world" [3]. - Participants praised the unique flavors of the zongzi, with comments highlighting the perfect combination of glutinous rice and filling [5]. - The event included various traditional Chinese cultural workshops, attracting foreign students who actively documented their experiences [5]. Group 3: Cultural Impact - The event reflects a growing interest in Chinese culture among international students, with many expressing a desire to visit China and experience the local traditions firsthand [5]. - The upcoming 2024 Jiaxing Dragon Boat Festival will feature a zongzi-making competition with participants from 14 countries, indicating the expanding global appreciation for this cultural event [5]. - The article emphasizes that zongzi transcends borders, symbolizing the resonance of Chinese culture worldwide [5].