端午节 (Dragon Boat Festival) is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.

In 2026, this falls on June 19th. 

Here’s how people usually celebrate:

1. Dragon Boat Racing – Teams race long, decorated boats in rivers, a highlight of the festival.
   
   

2. Eating Zongzi – Sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, often with sweet or savory fillings.
   
   

3. Remembering Qu Yuan – The festival honors the poet and statesman Qu Yuan, who drowned in a river long ago.