端午节，农历五月初五日，已经有2000多年的历史了。赛龙舟在全国各地都举行，是这个节日不可缺少的一部分。当发号枪一响，人们就会看到在龙形的独木舟上，选手们和谐而急速地划桨，伴随着急促的鼓声，快速朝着目的地划去。据民间故事传说，这一比赛起源于寻找屈原的遗体的活动。现在赛龙舟已经发展成为一个水上运动项目，这是中国的传统与现代体育精神相结合的特征。1980年，赛龙舟被列入国家体育竞赛项目，每年都举办，该奖项被称为"屈原杯"。

The Dragon Boat Festival, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, has had a history of more than 2,000 years. Dragon boat racing is an indispensable part of the festival, held all over the country. As the gun is fired, people will see racers in dragon-shaped canoes pulling the oars harmoniously and hurriedly, accompanied by rapid drums, speeding toward their destination. Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of seeking Qu Yuan's body. Now dragon boat racing has developed into an aquatic sports item which features both Chinese tradition and modern sporting spirit. In 1980, it was listed into the state sports competition programs and has since been held every year. The award is called "Qu Yuan Cup".