In the small Chinese village of Zigui, the sounds of cheering and drumming fill the air every June. This is because the town is celebrating one of its most important cultural traditions – the Dragon Boat Festival. Also known as the Duanwu Festival, this event has been a beloved tradition in Zigui for centuries. In…
The Dragon Boat Festival: A Centuries-Old Tradition The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is an annual holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in China and other East Asian countries. This year, the festival will be observed on June 25. The festival has a rich history that dates…
Introduction The Duanwu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional holiday celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which typically falls in June on the Gregorian calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on June 14th. Origins The Duanwu…
