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Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday observed annually over 2,000 years in China to commemorate Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), an ancient Chinese patriotic poet.

 Dragon Boat Festival Facts

Chinese: 端午节 [duān wǔ jié] 

Date: 5th day of 5th by Chinese lunar calendar (3 June 2022 this year)

History: more than 2,000 years 

Traditions: eating Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), dragon boat race

Deer Park West Students are making 'Dragon Boats'

Our students are developing their cultural awareness by learning about the history and traditions of the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival. Students are provided with opportunities to make their own ‘Dragon Boats’. As you can see in the photos, students have been highly engaged in this learning activity. Your child can explain how they made their boat and they can tell you the history and story behind this festival when they come home with their ‘Dragon Boats’.