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Dragon Boat Festival brought to life through sand painting

08:31, June 17, 2026 People's Daily Online

Watch the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, unfold through the magic of sand painting. From racing dragon boats to wrapping zongzi, it tells a story of a tradition passed down through generations.

In 2009, it became the first Chinese holiday to be inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.