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Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated with zongzi, medicinal herbs, and other time-honored traditions (photo: CNA) Taiwan rings in the Dragon Boat Festival this Friday with cheer and cautious optimism as the coronavirus pandemic continues to upset daily life. President Tsai Ing-wen says the pandemic is at a “very critical phase” and that people should take more precautions to safely enjoy the three day holiday. The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular annual holidays in Taiwan. In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic forced people across Taiwan to cancel their celebrations altogether. Despite a record number of infections this year,...
