The Dragon Boat Festival originated in the Warring States period of China and has a history of over 2,000 years. It commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. On this day, people express their respect and remembrance for him through various traditional customs. Dragon Boat Racing is one of the most representative activities during the Dragon Boat Festival. People row beautifully decorated dragon boats, competing fiercely on the water in a lively atmosphere. Meanwhile, making zongzi (glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves) is also an indispensable tradition. People use ingredients like glutinous rice, red dates, and salted egg yolks, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed into delicious zongzi. The Dragon Boat Festival not only bears profound historical and cultural connotations but also showcases the unity spirit and cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. It has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists and has become an important window for displaying traditional Chinese culture to the world.
