BEIJING, June 21, 2026 /CNW/ -- A grand opening ceremony of a cultural festival and a national dragon boat race (Yichang) to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival associated with the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, kicked off in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, on Friday.
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