Dragon Boat Festival flourishes
Dragon Boat Festival, which comes on May 5 on the lunar calendar - June 9 this year on the Western calendar - is a traditional festival in China to commemorate the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who committed suicide out of love for his country.
Zongzi: A summer festival's sweet treat
Qu Yuan is a cultural figure in China. His story is deeply rooted among the people thanks to the historical records written by Sima Qian.
Running and bursting with bubbles in Shenyang
People attend a Bubble Run activity in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning province, June 9, 2016, to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival.
'Warcraft' rules box office on Dragon Boat Festival
The "Warcraft" movie reigned China's box office on Thursday, which was the Dragon Boat Festival, earning 290 million yuan ($44.2 million) on the second day after its debut.
China celebrates Duanwu Festival with dragon boat parade
Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar.
Actors of Dong ethnic group sing songs to mark Duanwu Festival
Actors of Dong ethnic group sing songs in Liping, southwest China's Guizhou province, June 9, 2016, to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival.
Dragon Boat Festival marked in Harbin, Heilongjiang province
Dragon Boat Festival, or Duanwu Festival, is traditionally celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on June 9 this year.
Holiday guide for Dragon Boat Festival
The three-day holiday is not long, but still, if you plan well and know exactly what you want from a trip, a fulfilling getaway is achievable.
Kids in hanfu celebrate the festival
Two kids dressed in hanfu,traditional Chinese costume celebrate the Dragon Boast Festival together following the traditional customs in Zhengzhou, capital of Henan province.
Elderly man carries on 1,000-year old dragon boat craft
Ding Fushun, 68, started learning the craft at the age of 16 and has sculptured nearly 80 dragon boat bows in over several decades.
Benin students celebrate Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
The Confucius Institute at Abomey-Calavi University in Benin has celebrated the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival that falls on June 9 this year.
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