The Dragon Boat Festival, aka duanwujie 端午節takes place on the 5th day of the 5th month in the Chinese calendar. It is celebrated with dragon boat racing, wine drinking, rice dumpling eating and general merry making.
This is a miniature replica of the racing paddle. The paddle measures 3.1cm long and 0.7cm wide with large push through stud backing. Made entirely of sterling silver with a high polish finish.