Qu Yuan (ca. 340 BC - 278 BC) was a Chinese patriotic poet from southern Chu during the Warring States Period. His works are mostly found in an anthology of poetry known as "Chu Ci". His death is commemorated on Duan Wu or Tuen Ng Festival (端午节/端午節), commonly known as the Dragon Boat Festival in the West. Wikipedia
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Qu Yuan is considered by some and the Father of Chinese Poetry. His death is commemorated by the Dragon Boat Festival. His story. His poetry. All you like to know about the Dragon Boat Race www.chinapage.com/quyuan5.html
