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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 happened The festival is widely associated with the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who according to legend drowned himself more than 2,000 years ago.
The headline split The 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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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jun 19, 4:52 PM

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.

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Courthouse NewsNews report · Jun 19, 6:10 PM

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

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The festival is widely associated with the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who according to legend drowned himself more than 2,000 years ago.

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