26th CHINARE Expedition: Departure

Traditional performance in front of the Xue Long (Snow Dragon) before its departure on the 11th of October 2009 for the 26th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE).

Traditional performance in front of the Xue Long (Snow Dragon) before its departure on the 11th of October 2009 for the 26th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE).

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  • Traditional performance in front of the Xue Long (Snow Dragon) before its departure on the 11th of October 2009 for the 26th Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHINARE).
  • The CHINARE 26 expedition team and naval officers lining up for a final address before boarding the Xue Long.
  • Expedition leader Mr. Yuan Shaohong in the middle, and Dome A traverse leader Li Yuanshen waving his hand during farewell ceremonies.
  • Expedition leader Mr. Yuan Shaohong waving a flag, and Dome A traverse leader Li Yuansheng waving to family and friends whilst boarding the Xue Long, minutes before departure.
  • Mother and daughter waving goodbye to a loved one before departure of CHINARE 26 aboard the Xue Long.
  • School children waving goodbye to the <em>Xue Long</em> and CHINARE 26 expedition team.
  • The Xue Long sailing off from its home port of Shanghai on its way to Antarctica, 10:30am, 11th October 2009. Expected return: April 2010.

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