Dragon Boat Festival's traditions and treats!

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  Discussion keeps the world turning.

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  This is Roundtable.

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  Who's ready for a break?

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  Zongzi's on the table, dragon boats are on the water,

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  and this long weekend holiday hits different.

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  The Duanwu Festival meets Children's Day.

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  While some head out for short getaways, others settle in for a cozy staycation.

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  We discuss the traditions we love and the travel trends shaping this season.

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  Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.

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  I'm He Yang.

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  For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Shun in the studio.

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  First up.

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  on today's show.

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  The Zhuangwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival,

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  wouldn't be complete without the thrill of racing boats and the delicious bite of traditional zongzi dumplings.

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  This year, the festival falls on May 31 and comes with a three-day weekend,

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  overlapping with International Children's Day on June 1.

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  With the National College Entrance Examination just a week away,

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  many families with test takers are staying close to home,

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  while others are taking advantage of the break for short getaways to relax and recharge.

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