The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month according to the Chinese calendar. The festival has a rich and complex origin with several legends.
One of the most well-known legends is about Qu Yuan, a famous poet and loyal minister during the Warring States period (475-221 BC) in ancient China. According to this tale, Qu Yuan was a loyal and talented official who was exiled by the king after being falsely accused. Overwhelmed by sadness and despair, Qu Yuan jumped into the Miluo River to take his own life on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The local people mourned his death and, in a bid to prevent fish and other creatures from feasting on his body, they threw rice into the river. This act of throwing rice into the river has been a tradition for centuries.
Another story is about the goddess of the river, Nuwa. On this day, it was believed that evil spirits would rise, causing diseases and disasters. People would hang驱邪的艾草 (mugwort), 菖蒲 (calamus), and wear香囊 (perfumed bags) to ward off evil spirits.
The Dragon Boat Festival is also associated with the mythical dragon, as the races on the river are often rowed in dragon-shaped boats. It is believed that the dragons would come to the rivers to help retrieve Qu Yuan's body. Thus, racing dragon boats has become a traditional activity of the festival.
These tales and traditions have been passed down through generations, making the Dragon Boat Festival a significant and beloved holiday in China.
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