Here are some English explanations of the origin legends of the Dragon Boat Festival:

1. **Qu Yuan's Suicide**: The most famous legend is about Qu Yuan, a loyal minister of the state of Chu during the Warring States period. When his country was defeated, he drowned himself in the Miluo River. The people in Chu paddled out in boats to search for his body, and they threw rice dumplings into the river to feed the fish, so that they wouldn't eat Qu Yuan's body. This event is said to have happened on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is now the Dragon Boat Festival.
2. **Chang'e's Escape**: Another legend is about the moon goddess Chang'e. When her husband, Hou Yi, found the elixir of immortality, a celestial thief named Feng Meng stole it. In the chase, Hou Yi shot Feng Meng with an arrow, but the thief shot back and hit Hou Yi, who died. Chang'e, heartbroken, swallowed the elixir and floated to the moon. The people mourned Hou Yi's death and celebrated Chang'e's flight by lighting lanterns and setting off fireworks. This festival is believed to have been adopted as the Dragon Boat Festival in some regions.
3. **Peach Blossom Spring**: According to another legend, the Dragon Boat Festival has its roots in the Peach Blossom Spring story. It is said that a fisherman found a peach blossom island in the middle of the river. The people who lived there were said to be immortal. When the fisherman brought news of the island to the outside world, the people celebrated the discovery with boat races and other activities.
4. **Folk Customs**: There are also various folk customs associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, such as hanging the calamus grass and mugwort, which are believed to ward off evil spirits and diseases. Eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) is another traditional activity, as it is said that Qu Yuan threw these dumplings into the river to prevent fish from eating his body.
These legends and customs have contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival, making it a significant and beloved festival in Chinese society.
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