The dragon Boat Festival, also known as duanwu Festival, has a rich history originating from ancient China.
It has become a significant cultural event across east asia including taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and among Chinese communities worldwide. It symbolises unity, teamwork and traditional values.
A child looking at a dragon’s head in the annual dragon boat race to celebrate the festival known as tuen ng in Hong Kong. — aP
Dragon boat crew members cheering during a traditional dragon boat race in taipei, taiwan. — aP
A dragon boat passing by traditional houses on stilts in tai O fishing village on Lantau Island as competitors take part in dragon boat races in Hong Kong. — aFP
Participants paddling their dragon boat as they parade in Xixi Wetland to mark the dragon Boat Festival in Hangzhou in east China’s Zhejiang province. — aP
