From October 10 to 11, the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, together with local Chinese community organisations, jointly hosted the 5th China-T&T Friendship Cup Dragon Boat Festival celebrating for the 220th anniversary of Chinese Arrival in Trinidad and Tobago. Ambassador Ren Hongyan, Senator David Nahid, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, The Honourable David Lee, Minister of Housing, The Honourable Dr. Michael Dowlath, Minister of Education, Mr. Ryan Rampersad，Chairman of Couva/Tabaquite,/Talparo Regional Corporation, Mr. Franco Siu Chong, President of Chinese Bicentennial Limited, and Ms. Candice York, President of Trinidad & Tobago Dragon Boat Federation, among others, attended the award ceremony.

Ambassador Ren congratulated the organisers on the successful event. He noted that dragon boat racing is not only a traditional sport but also a cultural symbol embodying the profound Chinese values of unity, perseverance, and the bond between homeland and community. This year marks the 220th anniversary of Chinese Arrival in Trinidad and Tobago. Generations of Chinese residents have put down roots here, worked diligently, integrated deeply into Trinidadian society, and made important contributions to the country's development. He expressed the hope that this event will further strengthen the friendship between the two peoples and help elevate China-Trinidad and Tobago relations to new heights.

A total of 35 teams took part in the competitions, with more than 2,000 spectators in attendance, setting a new record for event scale.