Our Traditional Festival-The Dragon Boat Festival

A: Have you heard about the Dragon Boat Races to be held tomorrow afternoon?

B: Yes, it is part of a holiday, right?

A: Yup, Duan Wu Festival, but it’s also just simply called the Dragon Boat Festival. It’s among the three major traditional holidays celebrated by Chinese.

  B: Other than the Dragon Boat Races, what’s special about this day?

A: Traditionally, it was thought to be a time for warding off evil spirits, but now it’s just thought of a time to remind family members to take care of their health.

B: Sounds great! I think I’ll join in on the boat competitions.

A: After you’ve worked up an appetite, you can eat Zongzi. Everyone eats them during the Dragon Boat Festival.

B: Eating is a really important part of Chinese culture, huh?

A: Yes, perhaps one of the most important aspect. Don’t worry though; there are no surprises in Zongzi. They are just rice with either meat or sweet red bean paste wrapped inside. They are quite yummy!

Dragon boat racing is an indispensable part of the festival, held all over the country. 

As the gun is fired, people will see racers in dragon-shaped canoes pulling the oars 

harmoniously and hurriedly, accompanied by rapid drums, speeding toward their destination.

We love our traditional cultural very much and will continue to pass them on to 

our children and grandchildren for generations to come...