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Dragon Boat Festival, or Festival Peh Cun is one big celebration of cultural events calendar Taiwan. Held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Lunar calendar, the celebration of the dragon boat races have always managed to attract many people both tourists and locals alike.
Festival this year falls on June 6, and the tradition is to commemorate Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a poet and statesman of the Kingdom of Chu in wartime China, circa 300 BC. This patriotic lyricist became a national hero when he jumped into the Miluo River, after desperate to hear the fall of the capital of Chu Qin rival forces.
To commemorate this event, boat races are now held annually in Taipei to commemorate Qu Yuan rescue efforts from a watery grave. When the fleet of dragon boats carve their way through the water, supporting on a boat beating the drums are hard as a symbolic move designed to scare the fish and other creatures that might eat the dead hero.
Currently, the boat race is so revered and attract the attention of the crew of rowers from all over the world who want to participate in this colorful pageant. But visitors to the Taipei does not need to be part of a world-class rowing team to enjoy the diverse pleasures of the Peh Cun. For most tourists, the festival provides a perfect portrait of a fascinating history and a city rich in cultural heritage.
For visitors who prefer to eat rather than beat the drum, Peh Cun festival had the opportunity to give some examples of the best seasonal delicacies of the most favored Taiwan. The most famous food is bakcang: ball-shaped glutinous rice flavored with egg, beans, meat or grain and wrapped in bamboo leaves. These snacks are everywhere during the festival and became the mainstay diet of thousands of people picnicking on the riverbank.
Thanks Agoda.web.id there has never been a better time to visit Taipei to experience the stunning scenery, sounds and tastes of the annual Dragon Boat Festival. Here are some special deals on the best hotels in Taipei.
Peh Cun festival offers Agoda.web.id Taipei
Yomi Hotel - 3 stars
Price from USD 80 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Caesar Park Hotel - 5 stars
Price from USD 115 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Taipei Garden Hotel - 5 stars
Price from USD 108 per night. Minimum of 3 nights accommodation - enjoy 30% discount.
City Inn Plus - 4 stars
SUPER OFFER! Price from USD 77 per night. Enjoy 45% discount.
Hotel Park City - 4 stars
Price from USD 78 per night. Enjoy 15% discount.
Hotel Pacific Business Center - 4 star
Price from USD 101 per night. Enjoy 10% discount.
Brother Hotel - 4 stars
Price from USD 99 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 5% discount.
The Suites Taipei Howard - 4 stars
Price from USD 98 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Eastern Beauty Hotel - 3 stars
Price from USD 72 per night. Minimum of 3 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Imperial Hotel - 5 stars
SUPER OFFER! Price from USD 96 per night. Enjoy 45% discount.
Dragon Boat Festival, or Festival Peh Cun is one big celebration of cultural events calendar Taiwan. Held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Lunar calendar, the celebration of the dragon boat races have always managed to attract many people both tourists and locals alike.
Festival this year falls on June 6, and the tradition is to commemorate Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a poet and statesman of the Kingdom of Chu in wartime China, circa 300 BC. This patriotic lyricist became a national hero when he jumped into the Miluo River, after desperate to hear the fall of the capital of Chu Qin rival forces.
To commemorate this event, boat races are now held annually in Taipei to commemorate Qu Yuan rescue efforts from a watery grave. When the fleet of dragon boats carve their way through the water, supporting on a boat beating the drums are hard as a symbolic move designed to scare the fish and other creatures that might eat the dead hero.
Currently, the boat race is so revered and attract the attention of the crew of rowers from all over the world who want to participate in this colorful pageant. But visitors to the Taipei does not need to be part of a world-class rowing team to enjoy the diverse pleasures of the Peh Cun. For most tourists, the festival provides a perfect portrait of a fascinating history and a city rich in cultural heritage.
For visitors who prefer to eat rather than beat the drum, Peh Cun festival had the opportunity to give some examples of the best seasonal delicacies of the most favored Taiwan. The most famous food is bakcang: ball-shaped glutinous rice flavored with egg, beans, meat or grain and wrapped in bamboo leaves. These snacks are everywhere during the festival and became the mainstay diet of thousands of people picnicking on the riverbank.
Thanks Agoda.web.id there has never been a better time to visit Taipei to experience the stunning scenery, sounds and tastes of the annual Dragon Boat Festival. Here are some special deals on the best hotels in Taipei.
Peh Cun festival offers Agoda.web.id Taipei
Yomi Hotel - 3 stars
Price from USD 80 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Caesar Park Hotel - 5 stars
Price from USD 115 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Taipei Garden Hotel - 5 stars
Price from USD 108 per night. Minimum of 3 nights accommodation - enjoy 30% discount.
City Inn Plus - 4 stars
SUPER OFFER! Price from USD 77 per night. Enjoy 45% discount.
Hotel Park City - 4 stars
Price from USD 78 per night. Enjoy 15% discount.
Hotel Pacific Business Center - 4 star
Price from USD 101 per night. Enjoy 10% discount.
Brother Hotel - 4 stars
Price from USD 99 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 5% discount.
The Suites Taipei Howard - 4 stars
Price from USD 98 per night. Minimum of 2 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Eastern Beauty Hotel - 3 stars
Price from USD 72 per night. Minimum of 3 nights accommodation - enjoy 10% discount.
Imperial Hotel - 5 stars
SUPER OFFER! Price from USD 96 per night. Enjoy 45% discount.
