The most widely known explanation is that eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) during the festival is to commemorate Qu Yuan (340-278 BC).
The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival does not trace back to a single, clearly defined location. Instead, it's linked to multiple regions across many cultural influences.
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Artist Guo Yicong recalls that back in the 1970s, some said his ink paintings "looked like a piece of richly patterned printed fabric", as his works, utilizing carefree, loose strokes, are of highly saturated colors and often depict floral scenes.
A vibrant showcase of Chinese traditional arts, including music, dance, and puppetry, was held Saturday night in Zurrieq, western Malta, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
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