The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Here are some of the customs and traditions in English:
1. Dragon Boat Racing - The most famous custom of the Dragon Boat Festival is dragon boat racing, where teams of rowers compete in long boats shaped like dragons.
2. Eating Zongzi - Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, are a traditional food eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival. They are made with glutinous rice and filled with ingredients like red bean paste, meat, or dates.
3. Hanging Calamus and Mugwort - It is believed that hanging these two herbs can ward off evil spirits and prevent diseases.
4. Wearing Periwinkle - People often wear periwinkle leaves or wear them in their hair to protect against evil spirits.
5. Drinking Realgar Wine - Realgar wine, made with realgar (a red or orange mineral), is believed to have medicinal properties and is consumed to ward off illness.
6. Carving Dragon Faces - Dragon faces are carved on doors or windows to bring good luck and protect the household.
7. Dragon Boat Festival Poems - Traditional Chinese poetry is often associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating the spirit of the festival and the heroic story of Qu Yuan.
8. Dragon Boat Festival Balls - In some regions, people throw small balls made of rice into rivers to honor the dragon boat spirits.
These customs vary by region and over time, but they all contribute to the rich tapestry of the Dragon Boat Festival's cultural significance.
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