Origin   · The Story of Dragon Boat Festival （2010-06-13） Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most ancient festivals, not only in China but also throughout the world, with a history of more than 2000 years. · Festival in Different Countries （2010-06-12） The Dragon Boat Festival, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, has had a history of more than 2,000 years. It is usually in June in the Gregorian calendar. · The Dragon Boat Festival （2010-06-12） It is one of the most important Chinese festivals, the other two being the Autumn Moon Festival and Chinese New Year. · Dragon Boat Festival Ⅱ （2010-06-12） Qu YuanThe Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese calendar. · Dragon Boat Festival （2010-06-12） Since the summer is a time when diseases most easily spread, Dragon Boat Festival began as an occasion for driving off evil spirits and pestilence and for finding peace in one's life. · Legend of Qu Yuan （2010-06-12） Qu Yuan supported the decision to fight against the powerful State of Qin (one of the seven states during the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC)) together with the State of Qi (ibid).

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