The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which typically falls between late May and early June. Its origins date back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC) and are deeply rooted in Chinese history and culture.
The most famous legend associated with the festival is the tale of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet and minister during the Chu kingdom. Qu Yuan was falsely accused and banished from the court. Heartbroken and despairing, he drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC. According to legend, local people paddled out in boats to save him but were too late. In memory of his sacrifice and patriotism, they raced boats on the river to save his life, and thus, the Dragon Boat Festival was born.
Another significant aspect of the festival is the eating of zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. This practice is believed to prevent fish from eating Qu Yuan's body in the river. Additionally, dragon boat races are a highlight of the festival, as they symbolize the efforts to save Qu Yuan. People also hang calamus (a type of plant) and mugwort on their doors, and consume realgar wine, all as protective measures against evil spirits.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for honoring national heroes, celebrating cultural heritage, and promoting community bonding. It is one of the four major traditional Chinese festivals, along with the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival.
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