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Dragon Boat Festival activities in Zhouzhuang

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Zhouzhuang, a water town in the city of Kunshan, Jiangsu province, welcomes tourists to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival to be held in June 20. Various events will be staged all across the town from June 20 to 22.

Dragon Boat Festival activities in Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang, a water town in the city of Kunshan, Jiangsu province, welcomes tourists to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival to be held in June 20.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Events:

Making rice dumplings

Time: 9 am to 4 pm, June 20-22

Location: South Quanfu Road

 

Making pinwheels

Time: 9 am to 4 pm, June 20-22

Location: Zhang's House

Dragon Boat Festival activities in Zhouzhuang

Kids are welcome to make pinwheels in Zhouzhuang June 20-22.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Praying for good blessings

Time: 10 am to 11 am, June 20

Location: Ancient Memorial Archway (Gupailou)

 

Dance performances

Time: 9 am to 3:30 pm, June 20-22

Location: South Nanfu Road

Dragon Boat Festival activities in Zhouzhuang

Dance performances in Zhouzhuang on June 20-22.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Folk performances

The performances will include Tiao Hua Lan (carry a basket of flowers) and Da Lian Xiang (coin stick dance).

Time: 9 am to 3:30 pm, June 20-22

Location: across town

 

Burning incenses and drinking yellow rice wine

Time: 8 am to 4:30 pm, June 20-22

Location: Shen's House and Zhen Feng Street

 

Yao Kuai Chuan (rowing fast boats)

Time: 9 am to 3:30 pm, June 20-22

Location: the water alley between the Twin Bridge and the Quangong Bridge