Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-19 23:52 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Culture & Entertainment, Asia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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BEIJING —Dragon boat races, lion dances and other festivities marked the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday across mainlandChina, Hong Kong andTaiwan. The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.
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