2024 Dragon Boat Festival in China
Dragon Boat Festival Holiday in 2024
The Dragon Boat Festival in 2024 falls on June 10, a Monday, which means that China will have a three-day public holiday from Saturday, June 8 to Monday, June 10. This holiday is also known as Duan Wu Jie or the Double Fifth Festival.
What is the Dragon Boat Festival?
The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that commemorates the life and death of the poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a loyal minister who lived during the Warring States period (475-221 BC). He was exiled by his king and eventually drowned himself in the Miluo River. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated to honor Qu Yuan's memory and to protect people from evil spirits.
How is the Dragon Boat Festival celebrated?
The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in a variety of ways, including:
- Eating zongzi, a type of sticky rice dumpling
- Racing dragon boats, a traditional Chinese sport
- Hanging mugwort and calamus leaves on doors and windows to ward off evil spirits
The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy each other's company. It is also a time to reflect on the life of Qu Yuan and to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
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