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    Dragon Boat Festival - Wikipedia

    • The Dragon Boat Festival (traditional Chinese : 端午節; simplified Chinese : 端午节; pinyin : Duānwǔ Jié ) is a traditional Chinese holiday which occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calenda… See more

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    TypeCultural
    ObservancesDragon boat racing, consumption of realgar wine and zongzi
    DateFifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar
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    The English language name for the holiday is Dragon Boat Festival, used as the official English translation of the holiday by the People's Republic of China. It is also referred to i… See more

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    Origin The fifth lunar month is considered an unlucky and poisonous month, and the fifth day of the fifth month especially so. To get rid of the misfortune, people would put calamus, A… See more

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  1. Dragon Boat Festival 2025
    • Saturday, May 31
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    What is Duanwu Jie & Tuen Ng?
    Known as Duanwu Jie in Mandarin and Tuen Ng in Cantonese, it is also called the Double Fifth Festival, because it is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month of the Chinese calendar, which falls in May or June on the Gregorian calendar. Legends associated with the festival and its observance center on memorials for local heroes.

    Dragon Boat Festival | Traditions, Legends, & Races | Britannica

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    Why is Duanwu Jie a Dragon Boat Festival?
    Associated Press There are many competing explanations for Duanwu Jie, the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar—this year, May 28. All involve some combination of dragons, spirits, loyalty, honor and food—some of the most important traditions in Chinese culture.

    The Legends Behind the Dragon Boat Festival | Smithsonian

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    Why is Duanwu Jie celebrated?
    Even the Qu Yuan story isn’t the only legend behind the celebration of Duanwu Jie. Some northern Chinese, Chittick explains, told the tale of a man who fled to the woods after being wronged by his lord. Trying to flush the man out, the lord burned down the forest and accidentally killed the loyal servant.

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    What does Jie mean?
    Jie means festival. The most popular theory of the origin of the festival is that it was derived from the commemoration of a great patriot poet, Qu Yuan. Since some of the well-known traditions of the festival existed even before Qu Yuan, other origins of the festival have also been suggested.

    A Brief History of the Dragon Boat Festival - ThoughtCo

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    What do people eat on Duan Wu Jie date?
    On the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, the Duan Wu Jie Date, people eat zongzi and watch the dragon-boat race. Wormwood and calamus are hanged on the windows and doors to avoid diseases and bad luck. Children wear colored silk with red, yellow, blue, white and black on their ankles and wrists to ward off evil and diseases.

    When is Dragon Boat Festival? 2025 Date: May 31 - TravelChinaGuide

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    Dragon Boat Festival 2025: How to Celebrate - China Highlights

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    Dragon Boat Festival in China: 2025&2026 Duanwu …

    Sep 13, 2024 · Learn about the history, traditions and celebrations of Duanwu Festival, one of the four grandest traditional festivals in China. Find out how to enjoy dragon boat racing, eat zongzi, hang calamus and more on this day.

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    端午节duān wǔ jié; 龙舟节lóng zhōu jié
    5th day of 5th lunar month
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    Dragon Boat Festival | Traditions, Legends, & Races

    Sep 6, 2024 · The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese holiday that dates back at least 1,500 years. Known as Duanwu Jie in Mandarin and Tuen Ng in Cantonese, it is also called the Double Fifth Festival, because it is celebrated on the fifth …

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    Dragon Boat Festival 2025: Race Schedule - China …

    China's Dragon Boat Festival is referred to as Duanwu Jie ('Start-of the-Fifth-Solar-Month Festival') or Tuen Ng Festival (in Cantonese areas). Dragon boat races and rice dumplings are two of the most distinctive elements of the …

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    A Brief History of the Dragon Boat Festival - ThoughtCo

    Apr 19, 2019 · The Dragon Boat Festival is called Duan Wu Jie in Chinese. Jie means festival. The most popular theory of the origin of the festival is that it was derived from the commemoration of a great patriot poet, Qu Yuan.

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    When is Dragon Boat Festival? 2025 Date: May 31

    102 rows · May 30, 2019 · The 2025 Dragon Boat Festival (Duan Wu Jie) falls on May 31. Chinese people can enjoy three days off work, from May 31 to June 2.

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    Dragon Boat Festival Traditions: The Top 7 Activities

    Apart from racing dragon boats and eating zongzi, there are many other interesting traditions and activities on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Jie. Some are still widely practiced in rural areas, but some are not.

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    Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie) Explained - Lost …

    Learn about the origins, customs and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, one of the oldest holidays in China. Find out when it is, how to celebrate it and why it is important for Chinese culture.

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