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2026.06.17 17:01 GMT+8

Mugwort massage hammers: A revived Duanwu tradition

Updated 2026.06.17 17:01 GMT+8
CGTN

China has a long-standing Duanwu Festival tradition of hanging up mugwort to ward off evil and disease. In Shibadong Village in central China's Hunan Province, locals have revived this ancient practice by stuffing both pillows and massage hammers with mugwort and adorning the exterior with Miao embroidery and designs. Would you like to own one of these products to mark your Dragon Boat Festival holiday?

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