Today I would like to introduce you to the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Double Fifth Festival, which is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays. It is usually celebrated around June 6th and July 7th every year.
The Dragon Boat Festival originated from thelegend of a brave and patriotic大夫 known as "Dao速Jing速", who refused to surrender to秦王朝 and was executed by drowning in theYangtze River. Hisdescendants and friends mourned his death by building boats and floating paper lanterns on the river. They also ate zongzi, a kind of rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, to commemorate him.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for family reunions and commemorating thedead. People often visit their relatives and friends to express their condolences and share joy. At the same time, it is also a time for celebration. People celebrate by eating zongzi, watching dragon boat races, and wearing red envelopes with lucky money inside.
In addition, the Dragon Boat Festival is also a time for culturalexchange. Many cultural activities are held to promote the exchange and understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
In conclusion, the Dragon Boat Festival is a time for commemoratingthe dead, family reunions, and cultural exchange. It is an important part of the traditional Chinese culture and an important holiday for the Chinese people.
Best regards,
Li Hua
