HANGZHOU, China, June 12 (Bernama-AsiaNet) —
On June 10, Zhejiang University (ZJU) in Hangzhou, located in East China’s Zhejiang province, celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday highlighted by dragon boat races in honor of the ancient poet Qu Yuan. During the festivities, ZJU hosted the Whiffenpoofs from Yale University, the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Together with ZJU’s Wenqin Chorus, they performed choral pieces for the faculty and students, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to this cherished festival.