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100 pairs of twins ride the waves in drifting festival

Over 100 pairs of twins from around the country join in the drifting festival in Sanmenxia, Central China's Henan province on May 26-27. Competitors challenge themselves by floating through the twists and turns in the Yuxi Grand Canyon. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Twin girls enjoy themselves in the stream of waters of Yuxi Grand Canyon. Over 100 pairs of twins from around the country join in the drifting festival in Sanmenxia, Central China's Henan province on May 26-27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A pair of twins clink their bowls in a toast to the exciting festival. Over 100 pairs of twins from across the country are attracted to the drifting festival held in Sanmenxia, Central China's Henan province from May 26-27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Twins and visitors enjoy the tasty local delicacy during a banquet, sitting face to face by a 150-meter long table. The drifting festival attracts over 100 pair of twins from across the country to take part. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Twins and visitors enjoy the tasty local delicacy during a banquet, sitting face to face by a 150-meter long table. The drifting festival attracts over 100 pair of twins from across the country to take part. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Twins sit in a bandwagon and go sightseeing in the Yuxi Grand Canyon scenic spot on May 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Over 100 pairs of twins from around the country take a group photo during the drifting ceremony held in Sanmenxia, Henan province on May 26-27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]