Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Dragon Boat Festival
The Origins of Dragon Boat Festival:
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday originating in China over 2,000 years ago. This festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which falls on June 14th this year. It is a day to commemorate the great poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River as a form of protest against corruption and political intrigue. Eating zongzi, racing dragon boats, hanging mugwort and calamus leaves, and drinking realgar wines are all traditional customs of Dragon Boat Festival.
The Significance of Dragon Boat Festival:
Dragon Boat Festival is not only a time to remember and honor the great poet Qu Yuan, but also a time to gather with families and friends, to enjoy festive food, participate in various customs, and to pray for luck and health. Eating zongzi, a pyramid-shaped glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves, symbolizes prosperity and unity, while racing dragon boats, a traditional sport with a history of over 2,000 years, symbolizes teamwork and determination. Hanging mugwort and calamus leaves, and drinking realgar wine, are believed to ward off evil spirits and diseases.
Wishing You a Happy and Healthy Dragon Boat Festival:
On this special day of Dragon Boat Festival, I wish you and your family a happy and healthy day ahead. May you enjoy the sumptuous zongzi, the thrilling dragon boat races, and the joyous gatherings with your loved ones. May you also remember the history and significance of this traditional holiday, and cherish the values it represents. May your heart be filled with virtue, wisdom, courage, and compassion, like the great poet Qu Yuan, who is famous for his patriotism and literary talent. May you have a wonderful Dragon Boat Festival!
