As the humid air of early summer settles over southern China, communities by the water stir with ancient rhythm. The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) is more than an annual tradition—it’s a sacred reawakening of memory, unity, and ancestral spirit. While most may know the festival through the poetic legend of Qu Yuan (屈原), the 3rd-century…
For millions of overseas Chinese whose families trace their origins to the Five Counties (Wuyi 五邑) region in Guangdong—namely Xinhui, Taishan, Kaiping, Enping, and Heshan—their ancestors’ migration was more than a physical journey. It was a saga of survival, resilience, and global identity forged from hardship and hope. A Fertile Land Shaped by Challenge Situated…