Published on: 2026-06-19
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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The city of Tunzheng in Guizhou province: combining ancient traditions and introducing innovations, skilled masters hurry to finish the dragon heads for the holiday.
Dragon boat races in the city of Tunzhen, Guizhou Province, are included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. The art of making dragon heads is passed down from generation to generation in Tunzhen, continuously developing and improving.
Hanzhou, Zhejiang Province: through the taste of zongzi — to the local traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival
The Duanwu Festival is approaching. In the village of Dinshan in the town of Tanzi, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, local residents and tourists gathered in an inner courtyard: on the table neatly laid out were fresh green leaves, glutinous rice, pork brisket with layers of fat, as well as red beans, Chinese dates, and other ingredients for zongzi. During the preparation of zongzi, the villagers and guests experience the ancient crafts of the water region and immerse themselves in the warm atmosphere of the Duanwu Festival in advance.
Laoshekou, Hubei Province: the air is filled with the aroma of “Sangzi” — a traditional delicacy that is in high demand before the holiday.
The Duanwu Festival is approaching, and the air carries the aroma of wheat dough. In the city of Laohekou in Hubei Province, there has long been a tradition for the Duanwu Festival called “sanczi” (also known as “hairtassel”). In recent days, on the streets and alleys of Laohekou, a familiar scent of oil greets you, and in front of the shops producing “sanczi,” lines of customers are forming.
Quanzhou, Fujian Province: immersive spectacle and interactive entertainment — colorful events in honor of the Duanwu Festival
The crowding in honor of the Duanwu Festival, along with the consumption in the field of culture and tourism in the ancient city of Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, is gradually increasing. In the “Qiaoxian” theater in the ancient city, the audience awaits an immersive performance: a story about how the residents of the southern part of Fujian Province, after leaving for the southern seas, long for their homeland and return home, leaving no one indifferent.
Huanmei, Hubei Province: cutting through the waves on a dragon boat, we celebrate the Duanwu Festival
The Duanwu Festival is approaching, and in Huanmei County of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, exemplary dragon boat races took place. Dragon boat races in these places are different from others: rowers row while standing! The dragon boats of Huanmei have a wide hull; the largest boat can accommodate more than 200 people. All team participants row while standing.
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