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Nurturing a heritage of 5,000 years, China is one of the four ancient civilization nations which has witnessed the emergence of many festivals including the Chinese new year and the Duanwu festival which is commonly known as the Dragon boat festival.<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of most important traditional festivals according to the Chinese calendar which is celebrated with much vigour by the locals. The festival revolves around many traditional activities and rituals like the famous dragon boat race and hanging Calamus outside the house. This is one of the oldest chinese festivals which is originated from China and celebrated at the neighbouring countries like Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dragon Boat Festival History<\/h2>\n
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There are many legends associated with the origins of the Dragon boat festival<\/strong>, but the legend of the Qu Yuan is The locals believe that the Dragon boat festival originated from the ancient China in the 278 BCE based on the suicide of Qu Yuan, the poet and statesman of the Chu kingdom. After the Chu state fell into the hands of the State of Qin, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Milou River on the 5th day of the 5th Chinese Lunar month. The local people tried to save or recover the body of Qu Yuan, but every effort went into vain.<\/p>\n

To commemorate the death of Qu Yuan, the local people beat drums and paddle out in the boats on the river at the 5th day of the 5th Chinese Lunar month, to keep the fishes and evil spirit away from his body.<\/p>\n

Quick Facts About Dragon Boat Festival<\/h2>\n

Chinese:<\/strong> \u7aef\u5348\u8282[du\u0101n w\u01d4 ji\u00e9] also called Duanwu Festival
\nDate:<\/strong> 5th Day Of The 5th Lunar Month
\nHistory:<\/strong> more than 2,000 years
\nTraditions:<\/strong> Eating Zongzi (steamed rice pudding) and traditional dragon boat race
\nDragon boat festival 2021:<\/strong> Thursday, June 25th<\/p>\n

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