On June 13, Consul General Luo Weidong attended the opening ceremony of the 38th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (TIDBRF) held on Toronto Centre Island and delivered remarks. Canadian three-level political representatives and guests from all walks of life attended the event.

Consul General Luo stated that dragon boat racing is a core custom of the traditional Chinese festival of Dragon Boat Festival, conveying the spirit of unity, cooperation, and striving for excellence, resonating with people around the world. Thanks to the efforts of the Toronto Chinese Business Association, TIDBRF has become a bridge for people-to-people exchanges between China and Canada, and a vivid practice of Global Civilization Initiative.

Founded in 1989, TIDBRF is one of the largest international dragon boat events in North America. This year's TIDBRF will have more than 100 teams from all over the world and is expected to attract more than 65,000 tourists. The Consulate General and the China National Tourist Office in Toronto set up Chinese culture and tourism booths, featuring displays of paper-cutting, calligraphy, dough figurines, and the "Tea For Harmony" tea culture exhibition, as well as a "Nihao! China" tourism promotion, attracting the attention of guests and a large number of tourists.