Dragon Boat Festival

Have you ever eaten dumplings, a traditional Chinese food, in front of the screen? Have you ever played the traditional Chinese sport - dragon boat? Have you ever drank the special wine - Realgar wine? In the upcoming traditional festival, let's find out together.

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most popular traditional festivals celebrated in China, which is on the fifth of the fifth lunar month, also known as Double Fifth Festival. It’s said that it is to commemorate the death of a Chinese patriotic poet, Qu Yuan, who was snared by corrupt officials in ancient China and finally committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River to protest against them.

The traditions and customs held on this festival differ from place to place, but there are some commonalities in them. First, the most famous and great tradition is holding Dragon Boat races, which are held by fishermen’s attempt to protect Qu Yuan’s body against being attacked by fishes and other animals in the river by beating drums and rowing the dragon shaped boat. Nowadays dragon boat races have been an annual popular sport activity among people. 

In addition, making and eating Zongzi—is pyramid-shaped dumplings made of glutinous rice, stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. 

It is also a popular custom during this day. It can be made by many kinds of stuffing. What’s more, hanging herbs on the front door, drinking realgar wine and pasting up picture of Zhong Kui—a mythic guardian figure in ancient china—are also popular during the festival, which mean protecting, people from evil and diseases.

These customs and traditions have been changed a little in recent years,but they still make contribution to the spread and inheritance of Chinese culture.

All members of POWERGATHER spend this commemorative and traditional holiday. During this period, we also welcome your inquiries and calls and are always ready for your inquiries.