Dragon Boat Festival: Celebrations and Traditions

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi eating, and honoring Qu Yuan.

China: In China, the festival is a public holiday. People race dragon boats, eat sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), and hang aromatic herbs.

Taiwan: Taiwan celebrates with dragon boat races and eating zongzi. They also hold ceremonies to pay tribute to Qu Yuan's patriotic spirit.

Singapore: Singapore hosts dragon boat races at Marina Bay. The festival includes cultural performances, food stalls, and traditional customs.

United States: Dragon boat festivals are held in various cities like San Francisco and New York. Participants race, eat, and enjoy cultural activities.

Australia: Australian cities like Sydney and Brisbane host dragon boat races. The festival showcases Asian culture through food, music, and dance.

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