- What is the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival? With a history over 2,000 years, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节), is steeped in tradition and legend. The holiday commemorates Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and patriot who lived from 340-278 BCE.
- Making perfume sachets for the Dragon Boat Festival Xiang bao (香包), or perfume sachets, are a traditional craft made during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 20 this year. Learn how to make them here.
