The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Besides enjoying zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), there are several other customs and activities associated with this festival. Here's an introduction to some of these customs in English:
1. Dragon Boat Racing: This is the most famous activity of the Dragon Boat Festival. Teams of rowers compete in long, narrow boats, with a dragon-shaped head and tail. The boats race on rivers or lakes, and the rowers are accompanied by drummers who beat the drums to keep the rhythm.
2. Hanging Calamus and Mugwort: It is believed that hanging these two herbs can ward off evil spirits and protect the family from diseases. Calamus and mugwort are often tied together with a red string and hung in the house or on the door.
3. Wearing Periwinkle: In some regions, people wear periwinkle leaves or flowers on their clothes or hair to prevent illness and attract good luck.
4. Drinking Realgar Wine: Realgar wine is a traditional drink made by adding realgar (a type of arsenic) to wine. It is believed to have medicinal properties and can prevent diseases. However, due to its toxicity, it is not commonly consumed today.
5. Eating Five-Spice Rice: In some areas, people eat five-spice rice, which is a dish made with five different spices. It is believed that eating this dish can help maintain health and prevent diseases.
6. Applying Medicine Paste: Children often have medicine paste applied to their foreheads, which is believed to protect them from evil spirits and diseases.
7. Listening to the Rain: It is said that on the Dragon Boat Festival, the rain that falls is called "Duanwu Rain" and is considered auspicious. People often listen to the rain and wish for good luck and health.
8. Making Paper Zongzi: Some people make paper zongzi, which are decorative rice dumplings made from paper, as a way to honor the festival and express their respect for the ancestors.
These customs and activities vary by region and family, but they all contribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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