82K views · 458 reactions | The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the #Duanwu Festival, is one of the four major traditional Chinese festivals. During Duanwu, people hang Chinese mugwort on their doors to repel mosquitoes, and children wear five-color strings to ward off evil spirits. A traditional Chinese delicacy, #Zongzi (sticky rice dumpling), is an integral part of the festival. #DragonBoatFestival | Discover China | Facebook

13K views · 196 reactions | Dragon boat racing, an indispensable part of the Dragon Boat Festival in China, originated from the fishermen who raced to save Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese poet who committed suicide in the Miluo River in central China. Now a national celebration, the competition and festival have spread far beyond the country over the past years. Video filmed during this year’s festival shows classic dragon boat races on the Miluo River. #XiVisit | Xi's Moments | Facebook