Culture Insider: Dragon Boat Festival chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-06-07 09:37

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202406/07/WS5ef40bf6a310834817255455.html The 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar year is an important day for the Chinese people. The day is called Duan Wu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated everywhere in China. This festival dates back to about 2,000 years ago with a number of legends explaining its origin. The best-known story centers on a great patriotic poet named Qu Yuan.