What Is the Dragon Boat Festival and Why Is It Celebrated?

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in late May or early June in the Gregorian calendar. It is a significant cultural festival in China and is also observed by Chinese communities around the world.

The Dragon Boat Festival has a history of over 2,000 years and is celebrated to commemorate the Chinese poet and statesman Qu Yuan (c. 340–278 BCE). Qu Yuan was a patriotic poet during the Warring States period in ancient China. He was deeply devoted to his country and wrote many poems expressing his love for his homeland.

Legend has it that when Qu Yuan's kingdom was conquered, he drowned himself in a river out of despair. The local people admired Qu Yuan and were distraught over his death. To prevent fish and evil spirits from devouring his body, they beat drums, splashed the water with paddles, and threw sticky rice dumplings (known as zongzi) into the river to feed the fish. They also raced in boats to search for his body. These traditions have been passed down and are still practiced during the Dragon Boat Festival today.

The main activities of the Dragon Boat Festival include dragon boat races, eating zongzi, and hanging up pouches of herbs. Dragon boat races involve teams of rowers paddling in long, narrow boats, decorated like dragons, to the beat of a drum. Zongzi, pyramid-shaped glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, are a traditional food eaten during the festival. They can be filled with various ingredients like beans, meat, or nuts. Hanging up pouches of herbs, known as "xiong huang" or "mo xiang," is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Overall, the Dragon Boat Festival is a time for people to pay tribute to Qu Yuan's patriotism, enjoy festive activities, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate Chinese culture and traditions.

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