Xinjin Dragon Boat RaceOn May 5th of Chinese lunar year, the people in the south always hold the Dragon Boat Race. This is one of their traditional customs. Although Chengdu is to the north of the Yangtze River, it is a region of rivers and lakes. Because of this, the Dragon Boat Race has a very long history. During this competition, besides some traditional shows like Dragon Boat ferries, there still is the exhibition of the mould making of the dragon boats and the travelling at night by colored boats.
Time: During the Dragon Boat Festival (every June or July).
Tianpeng Peony FairPengzhou is the base of growing peonies, which is in the northern part of Chengdu and was called Tianpeng in the ancient times. In order to develop the folk art of here, Pengdu City holds a very big Peony Fair every year on Tomb Sweeping Festival. During the festival, besides the Peony Exhibition and Danjing Hill visiting, there is still some recreational activities with distinctive national features, such as exchanging discussing the technologies, selling some special local products and so on.
Time: On the Tomb Sweeping Festival (every April).