The Dragon Boat Festival customs:
- Eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings): It is the most famous tradition during the Dragon Boat Festival. Zongzi are glutinous rice dumplings, which vary in shape and filling, often wrapped in bamboo leaves. They symbolize respect for Qu Yuan, a loyal poet from the Warring States period of ancient China.
- Dragon boat races: This event involves teams of rowers paddling dragon-shaped boats in races along rivers. The custom originated as a way to honor the spirit of Qu Yuan and his loyal followers who drowned themselves in the river out of sorrow for his unjust treatment and to keep the water dragon (which symbolizes evil) at bay.
The meanings and symbols of the Dragon Boat Festival:
- Respect for Qu Yuan: Qu Yuan, the loyal poet who drowned himself in the Miluo River out of despair over the downfall of his nation and his unjust treatment. He is considered a hero in China and his sacrifice has been commemorated in the Dragon Boat Festival.
- Chasing away evil spirits: The dragon boat races are believed to chase away the evil spirit or dragon that might cause diseases and misfortunes during the rainy season.
- Reunion and health: The festival also represents the time for family reunions, and zongzi, as a symbol of food, stands for abundance and good health.
- Love for one's country: Qu Yuan's loyalty to his nation and his willingness to sacrifice his own life for his ideals has become a symbol of love and patriotism.
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