Six surprising facts about the Dragon Boat Festival

https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn/#/articleDetailPage/2067066790058565632 The Dragon Boat Festival is a significant traditional holiday celebrated in China and across East Asia, typically occurring on the 5th day of the 5th month on traditional Chinese calendar, which falls in late May or June on the Gregorian calendar. This festival is about warding off illness, honoring historical figures, and welcoming the peak of summer. In recent years, its popularity has spread far beyond Asia. Many countries around the world join the celebrations, hosting vibrant dragon boat races and enjoying the iconic sticky rice dumplings known as zongzi.