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Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese celebration with boat races and the eating of zongzi, sticky rice wrapped in leaves. It honours the poet Qu Yuan.

💡 Fun fact

Dragon boat races are held in many countries around the world today.

All about Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is a Chinese celebration with boat races and zongzi, sticky rice wrapped in leaves. It honours the poet Qu Yuan.

Teams race long boats decorated like dragons, rowing to the beat of drums.

The festival takes place in late spring or early summer. Dragon boat racing has spread around the world and is now a popular sport in many countries.

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Real-life uses of Dragon Boat Festival

Learning about Chinese history
Watching boat races
Making zongzi

Frequently asked questions about Dragon Boat Festival

What is zongzi?

Sticky rice wrapped in leaves.

Who does the festival honour?

The poet Qu Yuan.