The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. It has a long history and rich cultural connotation. The Dragon Boat Festival originated in ancient China
The most widely accepted theory is that the Dragon Boat Festival commemorates Qu Yuan, a great patriotic poet in ancient China. Qu Yuan was a minister and writer in the state of Chu who was loyal to the state, but was ultimately the victim of what was called a royal conspiracy. It is said that after he threw himself into the river, people rowed boats to rescue him and threw zongzi into the water to prevent fish and shrimp from biting him.
The Dragon Boat race is one of the most notable traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival. In a dragon boat race, competitors race across the water in ornate dragon boats. Spectators lined the shore, waving flags and playing drums to cheer on the players. This event not only embodies the spirit of unity and cooperation, but also becomes a sports event loved by domestic and foreign tourists.
With the development of The Times, the Dragon Boat Festival has gradually integrated into modern society, and has received attention and celebration around the world. In countries outside China, more and more people have developed a strong interest in the cultural value and folk customs of the Dragon Boat Festival. Chinese communities and Chinese groups in many countries and regions hold events such as dragon boat races, folk performances and traditional food festivals so that local people can better understand and experience Chinese culture.
The global development of the Dragon Boat Festival has not only made important contributions to promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, but also deepened the world's knowledge and understanding of traditional Chinese culture. By spreading the stories and customs of the Dragon Boat Festival, we can strengthen friendship and cooperation between different countries and peoples and promote diversity and inclusiveness of all cultures.
Finally, GOOSUN wishes everyone to harvest new hope and courage in the Dragon Boat Festival, overcome all difficulties, and open a beautiful new chapter!