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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

    Observed byChinese
    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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    Discover the history and cultural significance of Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie). Its origins, poet Qu Yuan, zongzi and dragon boat races.

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    A Brief History of the Dragon Boat Festival - ThoughtCo

    Updated on April 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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    Learn about the origins, customs and significance of the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Find out when it is in 2010-2015 and how to celebrate it.

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    Jun 20, 2013 · Dragon Boat Festival is a 2000-year-old holiday in China. Better known in Chinese as the Duan Wu Festival or Duānwǔ Jié (端午节), the 3 day festival usually falls in June.

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    Top 15 Things to Do on Duan Wu Jie - TravelChinaGuide

    Jun 13, 2023 · Learn how to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in China with various customs and activities. From eating Zongzi to dragon boat racing, from hanging calamus to bathing in herbs, discover the rich culture and history of this …

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    SINGAPORE — Today (22 June), many Chinese around the world will celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also known in Singapore as the Duan Wu jie. This festival, which occurs on the fifth day of...

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    Dragon Boat Festival Facts: Dates and Calendar

    Sep 24, 2024 · English names: Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese Dragon Festival, Zongzi Festival, Rice Dumpling Festival, Duan Wu Festival or simply Duanwu. Chinese: 端午节[duān wǔ jié] / 端阳节[duān yáng jié] / 龙舟节[lóng zhōu jié] …