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    Introduction to Dragon Boat Festival

 

Origin of Dragon Boat Festival

 

 

The 5th day of the 5th lunar month is the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, which is celebrated everywhere in China. The festival dates back to about 2,000 years ago with a number of legends explaining its origin. The best-known story centers on a great patriotic poet named Qu Yuan.

 

Qu Yuan was minister of the State of Chu and one of China's earliest poets. In face of great pressure from the powerful Qin State, he advocated enriching the country and strengthening its military forces so as to fight against the Qin.


 

 

Festival Highlights

 

 

Dragon Boat Race

 

Guangdong has great history and culture of dragon boat. In Guangzhou Asian Games, dragon boat is the first time to be included as the official sport of the Asian Games.

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Lavish Rice Dumplings Cater To All Tastes

Given as appreciation to friends and family during this Festival, various flavors of rice dumplings are designed for this occasion . >>>Full Story

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dragon Boat Banquet

 

The host village will held grand banquet for all the visitors. More visitors means more luck and blessing to the host village. It is named "Dragon Boat Banquet".

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