Reflections on the Duanwu Festival, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in lunar calendar, and the disappearing of ancient customs as China modernized:

"Regrettably, this important implication of the festival is losing its glamour as the celebration itself becomes less important in our society, which is becoming more modern with each passing day. Many other traditions and customs are facing the same plight.

In sharp contrast, festivals originating from Western countries are gaining increasing popularity among Chinese, especially the young." (no need to install the fonts to read the article in English)