It is unofficially observed by the Chinese communities of Southeast Asia , including Singapore and Malaysia .
Since 2008 , Duanwu has been celebrated not only as a festival but also as a public holiday in the People 's Republic of China .
Duanwu is unofficially observed by the People 's Republic of China communities of Southeast Asia , including Singapore and Malaysia .
Since 2008 , Duanwu has been celebrated not only as a festival but also as a public holiday in the People 's Republic of China .