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May 30, 2027

Dragon Boat Festival leads today's complete edition for Mauritius.

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A thrilling aerial view capturing a traditional dragon boat race with teams rowing in unison on a river.
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Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated by the Chinese community in Mauritius, and it commemorates the poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC. The festival includes dragon boat races in the Grand River South East, and the teams paddle in rhythm to the beat of a drum. The festival also includes the eating of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves), and the drinking of realgar wine. The Dragon Boat Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture in Mauritius, and it is held at the Grand River South East waterfall, one of the most beautiful natural sites on the island. . 2026: May 31. 2027: May 30.

Animals of Guatemala Day — World Calendar Day
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Animals of Guatemala Day

You witness the resplendent quetzal, jaguar, and howler monkeys that thrive in Guatemala's cloud forests and jungles. You find that Guatemalan families typically keep chickens, dogs, and colorful macaws as their most popular domestic animals. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.