The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, has several customs:
1. Dragon Boat Racing: This is the most famous tradition, where teams of rowers compete in long, narrow boats with a decorated dragon head and tail at the front and back. It is believed that this event honors the ancient poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River in protest against corruption.
2. Eating Zongzi: Zongzi are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with sweet or savory ingredients. It is said that eating zongzi can prevent the invasion of evil spirits and diseases.
3. Hanging Calendula (Maypole Flower) or mugwort: These are believed to ward off evil spirits and insects, and to protect against diseases.
4. Wearing armbands or bracelets: These are typically made of colored silk and said to have protective properties.
5. Drinking realgar wine: A drink made with realgar (a red mineral) is believed to have medicinal properties and to prevent diseases.
6. Listening to lectures on the story of Qu Yuan: Many people listen to performances or lectures about the life and heroic deeds of Qu Yuan on this day.
7. Offering food and tea to ancestors: It is customary to pay respects to ancestors by offering food and tea.
8. Applying medicinal powders or herbs: Some people apply herbal powders or mixtures to their skin to ward off insects and prevent illness.
These customs vary across different regions and cultures, but they all contribute to the rich tapestry of the Dragon Boat Festival's traditions.
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