Paddlers compete in the Dragon Boat Race in Cairo, Egypt, on Feb 23, 2019. The Chinese dragon boat festival was held in Egyptian capital Cairo on Saturday. [Photo/Xinhua]

US veteran paddler Cathy Grenham of DragonMax team in Berkeley, California, said that such events bring people together for better mutual understanding and cultural interaction.

"We're very excited to just be here with the different cultures and to have conversations and get to know people. Being here allows us to become more open and friendly and take in other cultures. So, it's been delightful," she added.

Besides the race, hundreds of visitors of the park, adults and children, enjoyed the exhibitions about China as well as funny games and puzzles for symbolic prizes like toys pandas, small drums held by the Chinese Cultural Center in Cairo.

Sherif Mansour, an engineer in his 30s, came to the event with his wife and two little children for entertainment.