The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 10th

The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival on June 10th
On the occasion of the arrival of the Dragon Boat Festival, Dongguan Tong new Technology Industrial Co., Ltd. in order to celebrate this festival, to each employee of the company distributed this Dragon Boat Festival gift, wish everyone a healthy Dragon Boat Festival ~
The origin and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival are rich and colorful. This festival is not only one of the four traditional festivals in China, but also a festival with wide influence in the world. The Dragon Boat Festival originated from the worship of natural sky, evolved from the ancient times to worship the dragon, and was originally a festival to worship the dragon. Later, the meaning of the Dragon Boat Festival gradually gave way to remembering the patriotic poet Qu Yuan . Qu Yuan was one of the greatest romantic poets in China. His patriotic feelings and literary achievements made the Dragon Boat Festival a day to remember him. In addition, the Dragon Boat Festival also has legends in memory of Jie Zitui , a loyal minister of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn Period, Wu Zixu , a filial daughter of Kuaiji Cao E , etc. These legends add rich cultural connotations to the Dragon Boat Festival.

The customs of the Dragon Boat Festival include dragon boat racing, eating zongzi, hanging mugwort leaves and calamus, eating five yellow, wearing incense bags and so on. Dragon boat racing is one of the most important customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. People use dragon boat racing to commemorate Qu Yuan. It is also a way of celebration and entertainment. Eating zongzi is a traditional custom on the Dragon Boat Festival. People wrap glutinous rice in zongzi leaves and sometimes add other ingredients, such as meat and beans, to commemorate Qu Yuan. Hanging mugwort leaves and calamus is to ward off evil and to protect the health of the family. It is also the custom of the Dragon Boat Festival to eat five Huangs and wear sachets, including yellow fish, cucumber, eel, duck egg yolk, realgar wine, etc., while sachets are used to ward off evil spirits and repel pestilors.

The Dragon Boat Festival is not only a festival to celebrate harvest and exorcise evil spirits, but also an important moment to inherit and promote Chinese culture. In this festival, people participate in various activities, not only enhance the family and friendship, but also deepen the understanding and recognition of traditional Chinese culture.