The 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 activities associated with the Dragon Boat Festival in English:

1. Dragon Boat Races - The most famous activity of the Dragon Boat Festival is the dragon boat race. Teams of rowers compete in long boats, which are painted like dragons, with a dragon head and tail at each end.
2. Eating Zongzi - Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, are a traditional food of the Dragon Boat Festival. They are made with glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, and often filled with red bean paste, meat, or other ingredients.
3. Wearing Periwinkle Leaves - It is believed that wearing periwinkle leaves (also known as mugwort) can ward off evil spirits and prevent diseases. People often wear them in their hair or as a necklace.
4. Drinking Realgar Wine - Realgar wine is a traditional drink made with realgar (a red or orange mineral) and wine. It is believed to have medicinal properties and is consumed to ward off evil spirits.
5. Hanging Calamus - Calamus, a type of herb, is hung in homes to protect against evil spirits and to bring good luck.
6. Dragon Boat Decorations - Homes and boats are decorated with dragon motifs, red lanterns, and other festive decorations.
7. Dragon Boat Dances - Traditional dances are performed to honor the dragon and celebrate the festival.
8. Listening to the Story of Qu Yuan - The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River in the 5th century BC. People listen to the story of Qu Yuan and recite his poems to remember him.
9. Lighting Incense - Incense is burned to honor the spirits and to purify the air.
10. Visiting the Ancestor's Tomb - Some people visit their ancestors' graves to pay their respects and offer food and other offerings.
These customs and activities vary by region, but they all contribute to the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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