The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节, Duānwǔ Jié) falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (usually May–June). It commemorates the poet Qu Yuan and features dragon boat races, eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and hanging herbal sachets for health protection. Unlike Chinese New Year or Mid‑Autumn, Dragon Boat has a stronger emphasis on warding off illness and evil spirits – making health‑related gifts especially appropriate.
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