Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

When is the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival? This festival is on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Future dates: June 19, 2026; June 9, 2027; May 28, 2028; June 16, 2029; June 5, 2030; June 24, 2031

The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is an ancient event, celebrating patriotism and sacrifice. It dates back thousands of years. It commemorates Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese patriotic poet. This holiday has its roots in the worship of dragons.

Traditionally on this day, people paddle out onto the water in canoe-like boats, to search for the body of Qu Yuan who drowned (343-278 B.C.). His body was never found. The dragon race is the most important tradition of the celebration. Over the years, this event evolved into the competitive sport of dragon boat racing.

Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is also called Duanu or Tuen Ng Festival

In addition to being celebrated in China, this holiday is popular in Chinese communities in other countries.

How to Celebrate the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

People celebrate this day in a number of other ways:

Sticky rice dumplings called “zongzi” are eaten.
People perform health-related customs, like taking long walks.
Hanging Mugwort and Calmus
Drinking realgar wine
Writing spells
Wearing perfume pouches

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“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.’ – – Confucius

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History and Origin of the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival

This Chinese festival dates back thousands of years.

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