Duanwu Jie in China is called the Dragon Boat Festival in the United States.
The name Dragon Boat Festival is somewhat misleading because it doesn’t reveal the true essence and history of this ancient holiday.
Every fifth day of the fifth lunar month, around June, there will be a dragon boat-racing contest at Flushing Meadows Park. But there is more to this holiday than just a race. Most Chinese and foreigners don’t know about the legend behind this holiday, though it has become an international event.
For this project, I would like to explore the history and compare the differences and similarities between how this holiday is celebrated in China and in New York. There are also many aspects to the holiday that is not known to most people. I hope to reveal a different side to this celebration.
