The Dragon Boat Festival: A History and Origin

The Festival of Five

In the early 20th Century, the Dragon Boat Festival was observed from the first to the fifth days of the fifth month and was also known as the Festival of Five.

South China Origins

As a traditional festival originated from south China, the Dragon Boat Festival history in China is over 2000 years long.

Remembering Qu Yuan

The most popular theory of the origin of the festival is that it was derived from the commemoration of a great patriot poet Qu Yuan.

A Rich History

The Dragon Boat Festival has a long history that dates back to over 2000 years ago. It is one of the four major traditional Chinese festivals.

Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon boat racing is ascribed to organized celebrations of Qu Yuan beginning in the 5th or 6th century AD. However, scholars say the boats were…