Children recite Lisao, a long poem of patriotism by Qu Yuan, , the venerable patriotic poet of the Chu State in the Warring States Period (476 - 221 BC), during a commemorative ceremony for Qu Yuan, in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, May 28, 2009. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

China nominates Dragon Boat Festival as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage

    WUHAN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- China has submitted an application to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to nominate the Dragon Boat Festival as an intangible cultural heritage.

    The application was submitted to the UNESCO by central China's Hubei province on behalf of nation, upon approval by the Ministry of Culture and the national intangible cultural heritage protection center, said Hubei officials here Wednesday. Full story