Dragon Boat Festival traditions come alive at Shandong cultural event

Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese festival created in memory of Qu Yuan, a renowned poet from the Warring States Period (475–221 BC). In Laoling, Dezhou, East China's Shandong province, a national cultural event for the festival was held on June 18, featuring acrobatics, artistic performances, and interactive activities involving traditional Chinese culture.

A performer does makeup for a child. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The event featured three sessions focusing on traditional folk customs, local craftsmanship, and moving stories. Visitors interacted with performers in traditional costumes, experiencing folk activities such as pot-throwing.

Artisans demonstrated local traditions like pancake making, gourd pyrography, and root carving, allowing visitors to sample and purchase traditional products. Stage performances included children's dances, a group recitation of poetry from the Chu Ci (The Songs of Chu) by Qu Yuan, and two heartwarming theatrical pieces.

A national Dragon Boat Festival event is held in Dezhou, Shandong. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The event created an immersive experience that brought ancient traditions to life for modern visitors.

（chinadaily.com.cn）