Dragon boats cruise in Beijing

June 16 – A three-day festival with dragon boat races commemorates the Chinese folk hero and poet Qu Yuan.


check your answers

go to news index

home

Dragon boats cruise in Beijing

correct the sentences

  1. Dragon boats have been racing for 13 years.
  2. QU Yuan died of old age.
  3. The original dragon boats were rowed by local officials.
  4. They were raced in memory of the poet.
  5. The Festival is always held on June 16th.
  6. People bring picnics to the riverside.
  7. Children do not take part in the festival.
  8. People cheer for their own team.
  9. The competition is very fierce.
  10. The winner of the race receives a memorial cup.