Dragon Boat Festival

2024 - 6 - 10

Dragon Boat Festival: A Global Celebration of Culture and Tradition

Chinese culture - Dragon Boat Festival - Global celebrations - Tourism - Zongzi

Discover the worldwide allure of the Dragon Boat Festival and its diverse customs and festivities. From China to Mauritius, the festival unites communities in lively races and traditional practices.

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a vibrant celebration observed across China and beyond. People revel in a 3-day holiday filled with ancient traditions and cultural performances. Tourists in China are mesmerized by the face-changing performances of Sichuan Opera and immerse themselves in the poetic legacy of Chinese poet Qu Yuan, whom the festival commemorates. In Mauritius, the 16th edition of the Dragon Boat Festival brings together participants for exhilarating dragon boat races in Port Louis.

The festival's essence extends beyond borders, with events in Mexico City and even cultural fusion in Uzbekistan, where a student shares insights on how Gen Z perceives this traditional holiday. Throughout the festivities, zongzi, a delicacy made of glutinous rice with various fillings, takes center stage, symbolizing unity and prosperity. From the traditional customs to the modern embrace of the festival, the Dragon Boat Festival bridges generations and cultures worldwide.

As teams race dragon-headed vessels in Guangdong Province and competitors celebrate at the Huashan Cup U-19 international football tournament, the festival showcases the blend of tradition and modernity. In Hong Kong, over 190 teams participate in dragon boat races, highlighting the spirit of competition and community. Despite challenges faced by family-run shipyards and muted demand in the F&B sector during the holidays, the festival's resilience and global impact remain unwavering, making it a cherished event for people of all backgrounds.

The allure of the Dragon Boat Festival lies in its ability to unite communities worldwide through shared traditions and festive spirit. Whether through competitive races or cultural exchanges, the festival brings people together to honor the past and celebrate the present, showcasing the richness of global cultural diversity.

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People enjoy 3-day holiday of Dragon Boat Festival across China (The State Council of the People's Republic of China)

Tourists enjoy the face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera in Neijiang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday ...

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How Gen Z sees the world: Uzbek student on Chinese Dragon Boat ... (CGTN)

The Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday that commemorates the death of Chinese poet Qu Yuan.

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Traditions celebrated at Dragon Boat Festival (China Daily)

Under the watchful eyes of guests, Brenda He slowly walked to the center of the stage. Dressed in a turquoise hanfu and gradually adorning her head with ...

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by making zongzi - People's ... (People's Daily Online)

Today marks the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, when we celebrate the.

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Dragon Boat Festival (KTVN)

The Dragon Boat Festival in Reno featured traditional dragon boat races, cultural performances and an Asian lunch.

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16th edition of Dragon Boat Festival of Mauritius held in Port Louis (Xinhua)

A dragon boat race is staged during the 16th edition of the Dragon Boat Festival of Mauritius in Port Louis, Mauritius, June 9, 2024.

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GLOBALink | Huashan Cup players enjoy Dragon Boat Festival (Xinhua)

When in China, celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival as the Chinese do. Players competing at the 2024 Huashan Cup U-19 international football tournament in ...

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Event held in Mexico City to celebrate upcoming Dragon Boat Festival (Xinhua)

Boats with Dragon Boat Festival decorations participate in a celebration event on the lake of Xochimilco in Mexico City, capital of Mexico on June 8, 2024.

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Zongzi: A must-eat delicacy during Dragon Boat Festival-Ecns.cn (ecns)

Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings, is one of the Dragon Boat Festival's enduring customs.

Xinhua Headlines: Traditional, modern customs merge during ... (新华网)

BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Despite the sticky weather, teams on dragon-headed vessels in south China's Guangdong Province sliced cleanly through the water ...

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Dragon Boat Festival brings competition and community across ... (Hong Kong Standard)

Today marks the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, with dragon boat races taking place in districts across the region. Over 190 teams from H...

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Dragon Boat Festival races a big draw in Hong Kong, but who builds ... (South China Morning Post)

With family-run shipyards dependent on finding someone to keep them going, and others moving to China, dragon boat building risks becoming another sunset ...

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F&B sector sees muted demand during Dragon Boat Festival holidays (Hong Kong Standard)

A veteran from the food and beverage sector stated that despite the influx of mainland tourists, the industry did not experience a significa...

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Dragon Boats Take Over Google: Celebrating 2024's Festival with a ... (Jagran Josh)

It's Dragon Boat Festival! See Google's special Doodle & discover the meaning behind the races & festivities.

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GLOBALink | Dragon Boat Festival celebrations across China (Xinhua)

Amid vibrant cheers and drumbeats, China celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival featuring dragon boat races and delicious Zongzi. Many now also celebrate the ...

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FlyOverChina | Dragon Boat Festival celebrated across China (Xinhua)

The festival commemorates the famous Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who was also a minister of the State of Chu during the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC). Qu ...

Tourism flourishes as Dragon Boat Festival brings traditional charm (China Daily)

Traditional cultural celebrations added a special touch to popular tourism destinations during the just-completed Dragon Boat Festival, the first Chinese ...

Emerging travel trends unlock consumption vitality during Dragon ... (CGTN)

China has seen robust consumption growth in the culture and tourism market during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, highlighting a number of new travel ...

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Over 500000 locals head to the mainland over the Dragon Boat ... (Hong Kong Standard)

Over 520000 locals left Hong Kong on the first day of the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with about 80 percent heading to the main...

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Google Doodle spotlights Chinese Dragon Boat Festival - UPI.com (UPI.com)

Monday's animated Google Doodle is intended to spotlight this year's Dragon Boat Festival, which typically takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month ...

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GLOBALink | Spanish engineer's Dragon Boat Festival in N China's ... (Xinhua)

TIANJIN, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Born in coastal city Cadiz, Laura Mora, a Spanish engineer from Airbus China, is familiar with many water sports, ...

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Cultural activities held in Dubai to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival (CGTN)

China Media Group (CMG) Middle East held a special Dragon Boat Festival event in Dubai from Saturday to Monday to promote traditional Chinese culture and ...

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Dragon Boat Festival races celebrate Chinese tradition (USA TODAY)

The annual dragon boat festival is a traditional Chinese celebration featuring dragon boat races and eating rice dumplings.

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F&B sector sees muted demand during Dragon Boat Festival holidays (Hong Kong Standard)

A veteran from the food and beverage sector stated that despite the influx of mainland tourists, the industry did not experience a significa...

Hong Kong celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with creative drone ... (新华网)

HONG KONG, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Sticky Rice dumplings, racing dragon boats, green reed leaves ... stunning drone show imagery dotted the night sky over Hong ...

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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival on Lantau ... (Ahram Online)

This aerial photo shows rowers in their dragon boats at Tai O fishing village on Lantau Island in Hong Kong on June 10, 2024 as they take part in the dragon ...

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Fierce competition as annual dragon boat racing festivals held in ... (Olean Times Herald)

Amateur athletes competed in dragon boat races in Hong Kong and Beijing to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival on Monday.

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Dragon Boat Festival drone show to light up Victoria Harbour tonight (Hong Kong Standard)

A drone performance featuring Dragon Boat Festival imagery will take place over Victoria Harbour at Wan Chai Harbourfront Promenade at 8 p.m...

Chart of the Day: New Chinese-style travel during the Dragon Boat ... (CGTN)

New Chinese-style travel refers to activities such as visiting history museums, watching Dragon Boat races, experiencing intangible cultural heritage, ...

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International Dragon Boat Festival returning to Chicagoland (WGN-TV)

CHICAGO — A festival that blends ancient culture with the excitement of sport and competition is making a return to Chicagoland. The 11th annual Chicago ...

Dragon boat races gain momentum worldwide, showcasing ... (Global Times)

Dragon boat races are gaining momentum across the world during the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival. The dragon boats embody not only the rich ...

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Macau welcomes 343000 visitor arrivals during three-day Dragon ... (Inside Asian Gaming)

According to information from the Public Security Police Force, the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday saw 654,480 departures and entries to Macau, ...

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Dragon Boat Festival data show China tourists underspending 2019 ... (The Business Times)

CHINA'S recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday showed that the nation's increasing number of domestic tourists still are not spending at pre-Covid levels, ...

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Scenes from China's 2024 Dragon Boat Festival (The Atlantic)

Six long dragon boats begin a race on a lake, with a city skyline in. Dragon-boat riders compete on Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China, on June 8 ...

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China's robust tourism, consumption in Dragon Boat Festival holiday ... (People's Daily Online)

Contestants participate in a dragon boat race on Songhua River in Jilin City, northeast China's Jilin Province, June 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun).

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Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival returns this ... (Spectrum News)

This year we are excited to be hosting a team from California that will also be competing in the Breast Cancer Survivor division. Those not interested in ...

Analysis: Dragon Boat Festival Travel Jumps, Spending Muted ... (Caixin Global)

Analysis: Dragon Boat Festival Travel Jumps, Spending Muted - Some 110 million trips were made on the Chinese mainland during the three-day break, ...

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China's sees higher per capital Dragon Boat Festival tourism ... (TechNode)

Chinese domestic travelers spent RMB 40.35 billion ($5.56 billion) during the Dragon Boat festival, three days in which 110 million trips were made, data.

Expats revel in Dragon Boat Festival at SIP (China Daily)

Expats from Canada, India, Iran, Bangladesh and Pakistan visited Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) on June 10 and experienced a day filled with cultural ...

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Dragon Boat Festival celebrated in China with travel and activities (South China Morning Post)

People across China marked the Dragon Boat Festival on June 10 with travel and various other activities.

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