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Dragon Boat Festival

Name: Dragon Boat Festival
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan

When	Based on the Chinese lunar calendar; falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. 🟠 Approximate
Where	Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Cost	See official source
Booking	Not required to attend

Summary

Dragon boat races held on Kaohsiung's Love River, part of the nationwide holiday commemorating the poet Qu Yuan, with rice dumplings (zongzi) a festival staple.

What to Know

Insider Tips

Held on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month alongside the nationwide holiday — rice dumplings (zongzi) are a festival staple worth trying.

Best Viewing Spots

Love River, Kaohsiung — Where the dragon boat races are held.

Related Events

Chinese New Year

Based on the Chinese lunar calendar; Gregorian date shifts each year.

Kaohsiung International Boat Show

Usually April

Kaohsiung Lantern Festival

Based on the Chinese lunar calendar; falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, closing out Lunar New Year celebrations.