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The Dragon Boat Festival: Unveiling the History and Exciting Traditions of Duanwu Jie

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08/Sep/2025
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The Dragon Boat Festival, known as Duanwu Jie (端午节) in Mandarin, is one of China's most vibrant and significant traditional holidays, celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. This year, immerse yourself in the captivating history and colorful customs of this ancient event. Our ultimate guide explores the legendary origins of the festival, most commonly linked to the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River. Discover how villagers raced out in boats to save him and began throwing Zongzi into the water to prevent fish from eating his body, traditions that evolved into the dragon boat races and sticky rice dumplings we know today.

We delve into the heart-pumping excitement of modern dragon boat racing, a team sport that requires immense synchronization and strength. Learn about the iconic food of the festival, Zongzi—pyramid-shaped glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and filled with sweet or savory ingredients. We also cover other essential customs like hanging auspicious mugwort and calamus on doors for protection and wearing perfumed sachets to ward off evil spirits and disease. Whether you're a cultural enthusiast, a food lover, or planning to experience the festivities firsthand, this article provides everything you need to understand and appreciate the rich cultural tapestry of the Dragon Boat Festival. Join us in celebrating this dynamic piece of living heritage.

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