The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu, is a traditional festival celebrated in China and several other Asian countries. It falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, usually in June. The origin of this festival dates back to the Warring States period, more than 2,200 years ago.

The most famous legend associated with the Dragon Boat Festival is the tale of Qu Yuan, a loyal minister who committed *** in the Miluo River after his country, Chu, was defeated by the state of Qin. To prevent fish from eating his body, local people rowed their boats and threw rice dumplings into the river. This later evolved into the dragon boat races, a major activity during the festival.
Another popular story is about a celestial maiden, known as Wu Zetian, who jumped into the river to escape the pain of love. The people who found her body also threw rice dumplings into the river, hoping to protect her soul.
The Dragon Boat Festival is also associated with the Chinese zodiac, as it is believed that the fifth month of the lunar calendar is filled with dangerous spirits. Therefore, people hang艾草 (ai cao, mugwort) and cinnamon sticks in their homes to ward off evil spirits.
The festival is marked by various customs, such as eating zongzi, a glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves. People also drink realgar wine, a traditional medicine believed to protect against illnesses, and wear incense sachets with herbs that are thought to have medicinal properties.
The Dragon Boat Festival is not only a time for celebration but also a reminder of the cultural heritage and the stories that have shaped Chinese history. It is a chance for families to gather, honor their ancestors, and engage in traditional activities that have been passed down through generations.
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