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Beijing Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations

The Beijing Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations are a three-day event held from June 19-21, 2026, at the Grand Canal. It features men's, women's, and mixed dragon boat races with teams from Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Guangdong competing over distances of 100, 200, and 500 meters.

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Jun 19-21, 2026
Location
Beijing
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Beijing Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations
Date
Jun 19-21, 2026
Location
Beijing
Dragon Boat Traditional Festival Races

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Highlights

  • Men's, women's, and mixed dragon boat races
  • Teams from Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Guangdong competing
  • Races over 100, 200, and 500 meters
  • Enjoying traditional "zongzi" sticky rice treat
The Beijing Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations are scheduled for three days, from June 19 to June 21, 2026, taking place at the capital's Grand Canal. This vibrant festival is primarily known for its dragon boat races, featuring separate competitions for men's, women's, and mixed teams. Participants from various provinces, including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, and Guangdong, will compete across race distances of 100, 200, and 500 meters.

Beyond the competitive races, where crews are guided by drummers and cheered on by spectators, the festival embodies a rich cultural heritage. The Dragon Boat Festival itself is a more than 2,000-year-old tradition, rooted in Chinese history and ancient beliefs concerning health, protection, and harmony with nature. It is widely associated with the ancient poet Qu Yuan. Families traditionally celebrate by enjoying "zongzi," a sticky rice treat, as part of the broader festivities.

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