The origins of the Dragon Boat Festival have several explanations in English:
1. In memory of Qu Yuan: One of the most popular theories is that the festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC after being falsely accused and exiled by the king. Local people raced out in boats to save him, but failed. They threw rice into the river to feed the fish and prevent them from eating Qu Yuan's body.
2. To ward off evil spirits: Another theory suggests that the Dragon Boat Festival originated as a way to ward off evil spirits and diseases. The dragon boat races and the activities associated with the festival are believed to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck.
3. Celebration of a royal birth: There's a legend that the festival celebrates the birth of the Qian Liu (Qin Emperor Yundi), who was born on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The celebration was meant to honor his birth and ensure his health and longevity.
4. To honor the god of water: In some regions, the Dragon Boat Festival is believed to be a time to honor the god of water, as well as to protect against water-related disasters.
In Chinese, the origins are as follows:
端午节的几种由来包括：
1. 纪念屈原：一种说法是纪念诗人屈原，他在公元前278年因被陷害而投江自尽。当地人在江河上划船寻找他，但未能成功。他们向江中投掷粽子，防止鱼吃掉屈原的身体。
2. 驱邪避疫：另一种说法是端午节起源于驱邪避疫，通过龙舟赛和各种活动来吓跑邪恶的鬼怪，带来好运。
3. 庆祝皇家出生：有一种传说认为，端午节是为了庆祝秦帝国的皇帝嬴政（秦王政）的出生，他出生于农历五月初五。庆祝活动是为了庆祝他的出生，并确保他的健康和长寿。
4. 纪念水神：在一些地区，人们认为端午节是纪念水神的日子，同时也是为了保护免受水灾的侵害。
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