Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. Here are some of the customs and traditions in English:

1. Dragon Boat Racing: This is the most famous activity of the festival. Teams of rowers compete in long boats, with a dragon-shaped head and tail, while a drummer and a flag-thrower guide the boat.
2. Eating Zongzi: Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, are a traditional food of the Dragon Boat Festival. They are made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings, such as red bean, lotus seed, or meat, and wrapped in bamboo leaves.
3. Hanging Calamus and Mugwort: It is believed that hanging these herbs can ward off evil spirits and prevent diseases. Calamus and mugwort are often tied together and hung in the house or worn as necklaces.
4. Wearing Periwinkle Leaves: Periwinkle leaves are believed to have protective properties. They are often worn as necklaces or placed in hair to protect against evil spirits and to ensure good health.
5. Drinking Realgar Wine: Realgar wine is a traditional drink made with realgar (a type of ore) and wine. It is believed to have medicinal properties and is consumed to ward off evil spirits.
6. Dragon Boat Festival Poems: The festival is also associated with the poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River in the 5th century BC. People write and recite poems in his honor during the festival.
7. Lighting Lanterns: In some regions, lanterns are lit and released into the river or sky to honor the spirit of Qu Yuan and to bring good luck.
These customs and traditions vary across different regions of China, but they all contribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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