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Dragon Boat Festival (Double Fifth Day)

Its a Chinese holiday that is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.

Dragon Boat races take place all over China.

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captured by © hatiu2005 - Tuen Ng Festival - Dragon Boat Race in Sha Tin

Also, It is believed that if you can make a raw egg stand on its end at exactly noon on Double Fifth Day, the rest of the year will be lucky.

For more detials on the Legend of the Dragon Boat Festival’s Origin click here.

For events:

Texas Dragon Boat Association

Worldwide Dragon Boat Calendar