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Dragon Boat Festival Or Double Five Festival The Festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon of lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese traditional festivals. We all know that the festival is originated in the Warring States Period because of Qu Yuan. And it has past more than 2000 years. The festival is sure to be one of our cultural heritages(文化遗产). Qu Yuan and Duanwu Day Duanwu Day is set up to commemorate Qu Yuan, who is a great patriotic poet and a loyal minister serving the King of Chu during the Warring States Period . When Qin conquered the capital of Chu. In despair, Qu Yuan committed suicide by drowning himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Portrait of Qu Yuan The customs of Duanwu Day Eating (and preparing) Zongzi. People eat Zongzi as a old tradition to commemorate Qu Yuan‘s patriotism. Zong Zi The traditional food for the Duanwu Day. It is a glutinous rice ball, with a filling, wrapped in corn leaves. The fillings can be eggs, beans, dates, fruits, sweet potatoes, walnuts, mushrooms, meat, or a combination of them. They are generally steamed and lots of people like to eat.  Racing dragon boats in May 5.To relief prayer(祈福) in old time. Today the race has been included in the national sports events. Each nation has a slightly difference aboat dragon boat race.Our Han often hold the dragon boat race in Duanwu day. Generally the dragon boat is 20-30 meters long and about 30 sailors per boat including a captain who is also a drummer .It is not only a race but also a party for all the people whether participants or viewers. Drinking realgar wine.May 5th is considered as the most toxic day of the year. It is said that drinking realgar wine on this day can have the use of the detoxification and exorcism.(驱邪解毒) Other important traditional customs Duanwu Day was also celebrated as Poets Day, due to Qu Y