Duanwu Festival celebrated with festive activities across China

Dragon boat teams compete at a race during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations at Zhenyuan ancient city in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on June 19, 2026. People across China are celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 19 this year.

From June 19 to 21, Zhenyuan County holds its 42nd dragon boat race to celebrate the festival, bringing together over 60 dragon boat teams from across the country. During the three-day event, various activities, including dragon boat and folk parades, are also held for tourists. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)