Culture insider: 7 things you might not know about Summer Solstice
Updated: 2014-06-20 07:10
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Dragon boat racing in Zhejiang
Due to climate factors, Dragon boat races have been held on the Summer Solstice day in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province rather than on Dragon Boat Festival since the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. This tradition is still in practice today, with full excitement.
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