Local residents race dragon boats on the frozen Hunhe River in Shenyang, Northeast China’s Liaoning province, on Jan 26. The race was held as part of events to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 5. [Photo/VCG]

A row of dragon boats are pictured during the race in Shenyang, Liaoning province, Jan 26. [Photo/VCG]

Competitors work to take the lead during the race in Shenyang on Jan 26. [Photo/VCG]