Dragon Boat Festival
The dragon boat festival 端午节 duān wǔ jié is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar June 3rd in 2022. The Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 or Duānwǔjié in pīnyīn is an official public holiday in Mainland China. Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Dragon Boat Festival Dragon Boat Boat Look for details in early 2023 as we gear up for this incredible event. . Qu Yuan lived during the time of China s first feudal dynasties. It is celebrated to commemorate Qu Yuan a famous ancient Chinese scholar who drown himself in a river. The Dragon Boat Festival starts from the beginning of the 5th lunar month. In 2022 the festival date is June 3 and the holiday lasts from June 3 to 5. It commemorates the death of Qu Yuan a Chinese poet and minister known for his patriotism and contributions to classical poetry and who eventually became a national hero. The Dragon Boat Festival is called Duan Wu Jie in Chinese. ...