In the Dragon Boat Festival, there are several interesting activities besides the dragon boat races. Here are some activities you can enjoy:
1. **Making Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings)**: This is a traditional activity where people make dumplings filled with sticky rice and various fillings such as red bean paste, pork, and egg.
2. **Packing Wicker Baskets**: Filling baskets with various traditional foods is also a custom during the festival. It's believed that packing the basket with five types of food (five-fruit basket) can bring good luck and fortune.
3. **Hanging Incense and Mothsballs**: People commonly hang incense sticks and mothballs in their homes to keep pests away and to ward off evil spirits.
4. **Wearing驱邪 Jewelry**: Amulets and ornaments made from leaves and flowers, like those from the mugwort plant, are worn to ward off illness and evil.
5. **Dragon Boat Decorations**: Adorning homes with dragon boat-themed decorations and banners can bring joy and good luck.
6. **Tie a Green Rope Around Your Arm**: It's believed that wrapping a green rope around your arm can bring good luck and protection from harm.
7. **Pineapple Cake and Salted Duck Eggs**: Eating certain traditional foods, like pineapple cake and salted duck eggs, is a part of the festival's culinary customs.
8. **Poetry Reading**: Some people read classic Chinese poetry associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
9. **Singing and Dancing**: Various traditional performances and local dances might be organized as part of the festival celebrations.
10. **Visit Historic Sites**: The festival is a time to visit historical sites related to the legend of Qu Yuan, who is associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
These activities add to the rich cultural heritage and the festive spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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