California recognizes June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie, celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival's cultural heritage.

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 123 recognizes June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The resolution celebrates the cultural contributions and rich heritage of communities observing this important festival. Duanwu Jie, with over 2,000 years of history, honors the poet and statesman Qu Yuan, symbolizing loyalty, integrity, and devotion to the public good. The festival, observed on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, includes dragon boat races, sharing zongzi, and customs like hanging herbs and wearing protective charms for good health.

California recognizes June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie, celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival's cultural heritage.

California Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 123 recognizes June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The resolution celebrates the cultural contributions and rich heritage of communities observing this important festival. Duanwu Jie, with over 2,000 years of history, honors the poet and statesman Qu Yuan, symbolizing loyalty, integrity, and devotion to the public good. The festival, observed on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, includes dragon boat races, sharing zongzi, and customs like hanging herbs and wearing protective charms for good health.