Introduction of Dragon Boat Festival.pptVIP

Hanging Pictures of Zhong kui Hanging Calamus and Moxa Dragon Boat Race An indispensable part of the festival, held all over the country. people will see racers in dragon-shaped canoes pulling the oars harmoniously and hurriedly, accompanied by rapid drums, speeding toward their destination. Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of seeking Qu Yuan‘s body. Dragon boat racing is a semi-religious, semi-entertaining program from the Warring States Period (475-221 BC). The Culture of Zongzi An essential food of the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that people ate them in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). Now the fillings are more diversified, including jujube and bean paste, fresh meat, and ham and egg yolk. People will soak glutinous rice, wash reed leaves and wrap up zongzi themselves. The custom of eating zongzi is now popular in North and South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asian nations. The kinds of rice dumplings Spice Bag Carry the small spice bag around with you, it not only drives away evil spirits but also brings fortune and happiness to those who wear it. The small bags are hand-made by local craftsmen. Theyre made with red, yellow, green and blue silk, fine satin or cotton. Figures of animals, flowers and fruits are often embroidered onto the bags and inside are mixed Chinese herbal medicines. Realgar（雄黄） Wine It is a very popular practice to drink this kind of Chinese liquor seasoned with realgar at the Dragon Boat Festival. This is for protection from evil and disease for the rest of the year. In on word, all of the activities are to protect themselves from evil and honor the poet Qu Yuan. Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, the 5th day of the 5th month in the Chinese lunar calendar, has had a history of more than 2,000 years. It is usually in June in the Solar calendar. Today, Dragon Boat Festival in the Chinese people is still a very popular grand festival. Country attaches great importance to the protection