**Origin of Dragon Boat Festival**

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Its origins date back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). The festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a loyal minister who drowned himself in the Miluo River after being betrayed and wronged by the King of Chu.
**Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival**
The most well-known custom of the Dragon Boat Festival is the dragon boat races, where teams of rowers compete in long boats shaped like dragons, adorned with colorful dragon heads and tails. It is believed that the fast-paced rowing can drive the dragons away from the river.
Other customs include:
- Eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) - These are dumplings made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings such as red bean paste, meat, or fruits, wrapped in bamboo leaves.
- Drinking realgar wine - A drink made with realgar, a type of ore, which is said to ward off evil spirits and protect against diseases.
- Hanging five poisonous herbs - It is believed that hanging certain herbs can protect against evil spirits and disease.
- Wearing an armband - A traditional Chinese armband called a "yanyu" is worn to ward off illness and bad luck.
The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for family gatherings, honoring historical figures, and enjoying traditional foods, as well as partaking in the excitement of dragon boat races.
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