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Economic Watch: Dragon boat races spark rise in tourism spending during ancient Chinese festival
In the watery maze of Diejiao Village in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, dragon boat teams race through S-curves, L-bends and tight C-turns with breathtaking precision. Spectators gasp and cheer as the 25-meter-long boats spin around corners at full speed, water spraying in their wake.
June04,2025
China's domestic trips rise 5.7 pct during annual Duanwu holiday
China's tourism sector saw steady growth during the 2025 Duanwu Festival holiday, with domestic trips increasing by 5.7 percent year on year to 119 million, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Tuesday.
June04,2025
Over 1.5 bln parcels handled in China during Dragon Boat Festival holiday
China's postal and express delivery sector handled more than 1.5 billion parcels during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday, according to data released by the State Post Bureau on Tuesday.
June04,2025
China sees 2.7 pct increase in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday
China recorded nearly 5.91 million cross-border trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, according to data released Tuesday by the National Immigration Administration.
June03,2025
Feature: Florence celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with color, culture, and unity
Against the backdrop of Florence's Renaissance skyline, the rhythmic beat of drums from three dragon boats racing in the Arno River drew crowds along the banks, marking a vibrant celebration of the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
June03,2025
China's Dragon Boat Festival holiday box office revenue hits 400 mln yuan
As of 12:47 p.m. on Monday, China's box office revenue for the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival holiday had surpassed 400 million yuan (about 55.67 million U.S. dollars), a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to box office tracker Maoyan.
June03,2025
Fresh Vietnamese leaves add color to traditional Chinese festival
A total of 8.8 tonnes of fresh Vietnamese zongzi leaves have streamed into processing workshops in southwest China's Yunnan Province ahead of this year's Dragon Boat Festival that falls on Saturday.
May29,2025
China expects 12 percent rise in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday
China's National Immigration Administration has projected a 12.2 percent year-on-year increase in border entries and exits during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival break, with a daily average of 2.15 million crossings nationwide, according to figures released Wednesday.
May28,2025
Chinese traditional arts show held in Malta to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
A vibrant showcase of Chinese traditional arts, including music, dance, and puppetry, was held Saturday night in Zurrieq, western Malta, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
May26,2025
Dragon Boat Festival offers enjoyment, boosts China-Bulgaria bonds
The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases.
July01,2024
Central China's Yichang holds 2024 Qu Yuan's hometown Dragon Boat Culture Festival
The 2024 Qu Yuan's hometown Dragon Boat Culture Festival kicked off on Friday in Zigui County of Yichang City in central China's Hubei Province.
June11,2024
UK celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with races, performances
Although it's still two days before this year's Dragon Boat Festival, the vibrant sounds of cheers and drumbeats have already filled the air at Salford Quays in Greater Manchester on Saturday, celebrating this traditional Chinese holiday.
June11,2024
(Hello Africa) Cape Town celebrates Chinese Dragon Boat Festival with thrilling races
The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated with a competitive and inclusive dragon boat race Saturday in Cape Town, making a splash in South Africa's legislative capital.
June11,2024
Across China: Expats savor taste of Dragon Boat Festival flavor
Rolling bamboo leaves into a funnel-like form, stuffing it with sticky rice and various other fillings, and then bundling it all up with a string, Timothy Hutagaol successfully made a delicate zongzi under the guidance of Chinese tutors.
June11,2024
China expects 30 pct surge in border crossings during Dragon Boat Festival
China's National Immigration Administration has projected a 32.5 percent year-on-year surge in border entries and exits during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival break, with a daily average of 1.75 million crossings nationwide, according to figures released Thursday.
June07,2024
State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company ensures electricity supply for Dragon Boat Festival celebrations in SW. China's Chongqing
A dragon boat race was held in the Laixi River in Rongchang District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on June 21 to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival that fell on June 22 this year.
June28,2023
Craftsmen busy with upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in Fangzhuang, Fujian
With the approaching of Dragon Boat Festival, craftsmen in Fangzhuang Village of Minhou County, Fuzhou City of southeast China's Fujian Province, have become increasingly busy.
June16,2023
China's retail, services sales boom during Dragon Boat Festival
China's sales of consumer goods and services expanded year on year during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and catering and hospitality sectors posted substantial recovery, official data showed.
June07,2022
Economic Watch: Vibrant holiday spending spurs hope for solid, even recovery in China
China's three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday saw booming travel and spending activity as businesses and authorities rushed to fire up the market with innovative stimulus, spurring hope for a more solid and balanced economic recovery.
June16,2021
Dragon boat events to be held in Anju ancient town in SW. China's Chongqing to promote traditional culture
Anju, an ancient town in Tongliang District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, will hold dragon boat events during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday lasting from June 12 to 14 to carry forward its intangible cultural heritage and folk culture.
June10,2021
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