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This year's June 10 marks the commemoration of Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duan Wu Festival.
It is shaping up to be more than just honoring an age old traditional festival, but becoming a catalyst for a cultural connection with chinas rich heritage.
Come along as we delve into the traditional and contemporary customs of the Dun Wu festival and were on a mission of starting your week with a motivational kick.
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While the timeless activities of the Duanwu festival, such as enjoying the spectacle of dragonbow races and relishing traditional Zongzi dumplings remain popular, new elements have been introduced.
These include donning traditional Han fu attire for photoshoots, exploring ancient towns, and partaking in intangible cultural heritage practices.
This growing interest in authentic cultural experiences is noteworthy.
Lets delve into the factors driving the latest tourism trend and its potential impact on preserving and promoting traditional customs.
So before we get into that, what is the origin story of the dragon boat or Duan Wu festival?
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The Dragonboat festival is actually one of the four major traditional chinese festivals which has a long history spanning over 2000 years.