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Attend the Dragon Boat Festival in Fenghuang Ancient Town
CHINA
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The Dragon Boat Festival in Fenghuang Ancient Town, located in Hunan Province, China, is a vibrant cultural event held annually on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This celebration features traditional dragon boat races along the Tuojiang River, where teams paddle in sync to the beat of drums, honoring the ancient poet Qu Yuan. The town’s historic wooden stilt houses and cobblestone streets provide a unique backdrop as locals and visitors gather to enjoy sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, called zongzi, and participate in rituals to ward off evil spirits. The festival offers a meaningful look into local traditions and community spirit.
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