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.
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
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
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