The hats, traditionally dowry gifts for girls from the upper reaches of the Qingshui River, have become an essential feature of the costumes worn by the dragon boat oarsmen.

• 水手头上的那特制的马尾斗笠，原是清水江上游苗族姑娘出嫁时的陪嫁晶，却成了龙船节水手们必备的一件装饰物。