Every year, millions of people around the world celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节 Duānwǔ Jié), one of China's most beloved traditional holidays. Most people recognize the festival by its exciting dragon boat races and delicious sticky rice dumplings known as zongzi (粽子), but fewer people know the inspiring story behind this celebration. In this article, you'll discover: ✓ The true story of Qu Yuan, the poet who inspired the festival ✓ Why Chinese people eat zongzi and r