What is Chinese dragon boat festival?

This festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, the patriotic poet and minister in ancient China.  Qu Yuan committed suicide by throwing himself into the Miluo River to protest against the corrupt government.  The locals admired him and took boats out to sea to rescue him, or at least recover his body.  To prevent his body from being eaten by fish, they threw rice dumplings into the river.  This is said to be the origin of dragon boat racing and the tradition of eating zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves.

Dragon boat races are the highlight of the festival, with rowing teams rowing long, narrow boats decorated with dragon heads and tails.  Rhythmic drumming and synchronized paddling create an exciting atmosphere that attracts large crowds to the river banks.

In addition to horse racing, the festival is celebrated with various other customs, such as hanging an icon of Zhongkui, a mythical figure believed to ward off evil spirits, and drinking realgar wine, which is believed to have repellent and insect-repelling properties. evil spirits.

The Dragon Boat Festival is not only a time for joy and competition, but also a time for family reunions and promotion of cultural heritage.  This is a moment to commemorate Qu Yuan’s wisdom and sacrifice, and to celebrate unity and perseverance.  The festival is also popular outside China, with dragon boat racing and cultural events held in many other countries around the world.  It is a reminder of enduring traditions and values ​​that continue to resonate across cultures and generations.

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