Baotou residents celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

Children from Baogang No 15 Kindergarten learn to make zongzi (rice dumplings) on May 27. The activity, as part of the celebrations to mark Dragon Boat Festival, a festival commemorating fealty and filial piety, also involved the participation of parents and teachers. In addition, activities including drawing dragon boats and making dragon boat models were organized at the kindergarten to set the festive mood. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Children of Baotou Yucai Kindergarten watch a lion dance performance on May 28. The kindergarten put on activities to mark Dragon Boat Festival which fell on May 30 this year. Parents were also invited to take part in the activities. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Residents buy special purses and five-color silk thread for Dragon Boat festival, May 25. According to Chinese folklore, tying five-color silk thread to wrists, ankles, and the neck protects children from evil. [Photo/Baotou Daily]