Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional holiday in China, falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, and its festivities are filled with color, excitement, and deep cultural significance.And in my community,we attach great importance to this festival.

During the day,we gather together to make zongzi,which is wrapped in bamboo leaves.The process of making zongzi is very complex. First,we need to prepare materials including bamboo leaves,glutinous rice,fillings such as pork and red beans,and hemp ropes.Next, we have to take a piece of bamboo leaf and roll it into a conical shape. Then, place the filling in the center, and fold the sides of the bamboo leaf inward to enclose the glutinous rice and filling, forming a tight triangular or rectangular shape.Finally, we tie the zongzi tightly with hemp ropes or cotton strings and place it in a pot filled with water. Boil the zongzi until cooked. It is an essential part of the Dragon Boat Festival,passing down the tradition from generation to generation.Nowadays,because it is around the corner of the National College Examination and the similar pronunciation “zhong” in Chinese,it also has a meaning of passing the exam according to the ancient exams.Besides,we have a tradition custom of eating salted duck eggs,which appear commonly in significant times.What’s more,due to the small town,we can not hold the most iconic tradition of the festival----the dragon boat races.But we will sit in front of television to watch them. The races are exciting.The boats are painted in vivid colors and decorated with intricate carvings, symbolizing the majesty and strength of the dragon. The races are fast-paced ,with the spectators cheering loudly for their favorite teams.Moreover,families hung wormwood on doors.And if relatives are in leisure time,we will visit them.

This holiday is not only a time for fun and festivities but also a time for reflection and remembrance, honoring the legacy of Qu Yuan and the rich cultural heritage of China.It ensures that the culture and spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival remain alive and vibrant.