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Legend has it that Qu Yuan, a famous Chinese patriot poet Warring States period (475-221 BC) committed suicide by jumping into a river to protest against the corruption of the era. Ordinary people rushed to their boats, beating drums and splashing water with their paddles to keep the fish and evil spirits from his body. To commemorate his death, the dragon boat race held every year. Today, these races are recognized as an international sport.
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