The Dragon Boat Festival, the first Chinese festival to be recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, is gaining global recognition. This year's celebrations in Dubai saw an array of cultural activities designed to promote traditional Chinese heritage and engage both locals and tourists.
China Media Group (CMG) Middle East organized a special event from Saturday to Monday in the Chinatown section of Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall. The \"Experience Dragon Boat Festival Culture\" event featured traditional crafts such as calligraphy, sachet making, paper cutting, and dragon boat lantern making, offering visitors immersive cultural experiences.
The festivities not only showcased the rich traditions associated with the Dragon Boat Festival but also provided a platform for cultural exchange and appreciation, reinforcing Dubai's status as a global cultural hub.
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Cultural activities held in Dubai to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival
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