Dragon Boat Festival: History, Traditions & Significance | 80 Words

Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a famous poet and minister in ancient China. People eat 'zongzi' (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves) and race dragon boats to honor Qu Yuan. The festival has also become a time to promote traditional Chinese culture and values. It's a time for families to come together and enjoy each other's company. The Dragon Boat Festival is an important part of Chinese culture and is celebrated by people all over the world.