The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated annually on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It is a significant cultural event with a rich history and various customs.
The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival dates back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC) in ancient China. According to a famous legend, the festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet and statesman who drowned himself in the Miluo River after being exiled and witnessing the fall of the Chu Kingdom.
To honor Qu Yuan's memory and prevent fish from eating his body, local people paddled dragon-shaped boats and threw dumplings (zongzi) into the river. The dragon boat races, which are the most famous aspect of the festival, are believed to be a way to scare away the dragons and keep them from harming Qu Yuan's body.
In addition to the dragon boat races, the Dragon Boat Festival also involves various customs and activities:
1. Eating zongzi: Zongzi are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, which are a traditional food associated with the festival. They come in various flavors and fillings, such as red bean, lotus seed, and meat.
2. Hanging calamus leaves and mugwort: These aromatic herbs are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect against illness.
3. Wearing a jade amulet: A jade amulet, often in the shape of a dragon or a tortoise, is thought to bring good luck and fortune.
4. Drinking realgar wine: Realgar wine is made by adding realgar (a red arsenic compound) to wine, which is believed to have health benefits and drive away evil spirits.
The Dragon Boat Festival is an important cultural event in China and is also celebrated in various other Asian countries with their own unique traditions and customs.
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