The dragon boat festival. In China to meet summer (photos)
June 18, China celebrates one of the most colorful festivals called Duan.
Also called the dragon boat Festival. And this is no accident, because the main event in this day of competition boats.
The history of this festival starts in the III century BC, and traditionally it is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the lunar calendar. In 2018, the year it fell on Monday of 18 June but to celebrate it began Friday, the 15th.
#DragonBoatFestival: Different ways to celebrate in Asia https://t.co/sGoNte5TYs pic.twitter.com/7395yeN7c6
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) June 18, 2018
In China this is the official long weekend and one of the most beloved and important holidays. Across the country competitions, dragon boat, show, light and laser show, performances and, of course, the traditional feast.
And on this day in China officially summer begins.
It is not surprising that colorful celebration liked foreigners and now the dragon boat competitions are held on this day not only in China but also Europe, USA and Canada.
Happy #DragonBoatFestival! Today’s a public holiday here in China but also a time of celebration for Chinese people worldwide. Traditionally, we celebrate with dragon boat races around the country and eat tasty sticky rice dumplings called ‘zongzi’ (粽子) with family! pic.twitter.com/niKT9nIGHR
Beijing 2022 (@Beijing2022) June 18, 2018
Xinqi Street in Ningbo, Zhejiang province held a colorful light show on the Bridge to celebrate Beiqi #DragonBoatFestival. With various dancing and singing performances, the show attracted thousands. (Photo: IC) pic.twitter.com/zuDifphsbF
— China Daily (@ChinaDailyUSA) On June 18, 2018
Participants compete during a dragon boat contest in the Tuojiang River of Fenghuang ancient town, central China’s Hunan Province, June 17, 2018. #DragonBoatFestival pic.twitter.com/AOdc7JI2aJ
— CCTV (@CCTV) June 18, 2018
Today is a #Chinese Festival called#DragonBoatFestival
The festival now occurs on the 5th day of the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar.
Chinese people eat sticky glutinous rice dumplings also have #DragonBoatRace#端午節 @zlj517
More info? https://t.co/b31C5lTSdT pic.twitter.com/brXOLlq4JQ
— 武俊朗（巴铁）???? (@bajisitanren) June 18, 2018
