Chinese battle for title of 'Mermaid King & Queen' in Hainan
Contestants dressed as mermaids and mermen put their underwater skills to the test as they compete to win China's inaugural "mermaid" competition on tropical Hainan Island on Dec 21, 2021. Over 40 people have gathered to demonstrate their vertical swimming, 360-degree backward somersaults, mid-water hovering, and even blowing "mermaid bubbles" skills. All of the challengers hold a China Water Ski, Underwater & Powerboat Federation (CSUPF)-accredited mermaid license. [Photo: CNSPHOTO via VCG]
Contestants dressed as mermaids and mermen put their underwater skills to the test as they compete to win China's inaugural "mermaid" competition on tropical Hainan Island on Dec 21, 2021. Over 40 people have gathered to demonstrate their vertical swimming, 360-degree backward somersaults, mid-water hovering, and even blowing "mermaid bubbles" skills. All of the challengers hold a China Water Ski, Underwater & Powerboat Federation (CSUPF)-accredited mermaid license. [Photo: CNSPHOTO via VCG]
Contestants dressed as mermaids and mermen put their underwater skills to the test as they compete to win China's inaugural "mermaid" competition on tropical Hainan Island on Dec 21, 2021. Over 40 people have gathered to demonstrate their vertical swimming, 360-degree backward somersaults, mid-water hovering, and even blowing "mermaid bubbles" skills. All of the challengers hold a China Water Ski, Underwater & Powerboat Federation (CSUPF)-accredited mermaid license. [Photo: CNSPHOTO via VCG]
Contestants dressed as mermaids and mermen put their underwater skills to the test as they compete to win China's inaugural "mermaid" competition on tropical Hainan Island on Dec 21, 2021. Over 40 people have gathered to demonstrate their vertical swimming, 360-degree backward somersaults, mid-water hovering, and even blowing "mermaid bubbles" skills. All of the challengers hold a China Water Ski, Underwater & Powerboat Federation (CSUPF)-accredited mermaid license. [Photo: CNSPHOTO via VCG]