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Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature.
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What happenedThe festival is widely associated with the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who according to legend drowned himself more than 2,000 years ago.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions". The center frames it as "Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old".
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Left / center-leftDragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions
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CenterDragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
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Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions
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The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature.
