What are the customs of Dragon Boat Festival?

Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Dragon Boat Festival, is one of the traditional festivals in China. Every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people hold various celebrations. The following are the traditional customs and modern changes of the Dragon Boat Festival.

traditional custom

1. Eat zongzi

Zongzi is one of the most traditional foods in Dragon Boat Festival. Zongzi is steamed with different fillings wrapped in glutinous rice and bamboo leaves. Zongzi in different regions have different tastes and shapes, but they are all important symbols of the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations.

Operating steps:

1) Soak the glutinous rice in clear water for at least 4 hours, and then drain the water with a filter screen.

2) Put the glutinous rice into a pot, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

3) Soak the leaves in water and trim them with scissors.

4) Put the leaves of Zongzi into a triangle, put glutinous rice in the middle and add a proper amount of stuffing.

5) Wrap the leaves of Zongzi into triangles and tie them with ropes.

6) Put the zongzi into the pot, bring it to a boil with high fire, and then cook it with low fire for 2-3 hours.

2. Dragon Boat Race

Dragon boat race is one of the most representative activities of the Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boat is a canoe about 10 meter long, which can accommodate 20-80 people rowing. The origin of dragon boat race can be traced back to ancient China, in memory of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Now, dragon boat racing has become a national sport, and dragon boat races are held everywhere.

Operating steps:

1) Found a dragon boat. If you don't have your own dragon boat, you can take part in the local dragon boat race.

2) Find a dragon boat team. You need to find a team with enough people to participate in the competition.

3) Learn how to paddle. Paddling is the core skill of dragon boat racing, and it takes some time to learn.

4) Take part in the competition. In the race, you need to paddle with your teammates and cross the finish line as quickly as possible.

Hanging mugwort leaf

Hanging mugwort leaves is another traditional custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. Folium Artemisiae Argyi is a kind of herb, which can drive away evil spirits, prevent epidemic diseases and get rid of diseases. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people will hang some mugwort leaves at the door to protect their families from evil.

Operating steps:

1) Buy mugwort leaves. You can buy fresh mugwort leaves at the local drugstore or market.

2) Prepare the red line. You need a red thread to tie mugwort leaves.

3) hang mugwort leaves at the door. Tie mugwort leaves at the door with red thread to protect the family from evil.

Modern changes

With the changes of the times, the custom of celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival is constantly changing and developing. The following are some modern customs of the Dragon Boat Festival.

1. Buy zongzi online.

In modern society, people can buy zongzi through the internet without going to the market or supermarket in person. This method is not only convenient and fast, but also can avoid crowd gathering and reduce the risk of epidemic spread.

Operating steps:

1) Turn on your computer or mobile phone and go to the website where you buy zongzi.

2) Choose your favorite variety and taste of zongzi.

3) Fill in the delivery address and payment method.

4) Wait for the express delivery.

2. Watch the dragon boat race online

In modern society, people can watch the dragon boat race through the internet without going to the scene to watch it in person. This method is not only convenient and fast, but also can avoid crowd gathering and reduce the risk of epidemic spread.

Operating steps:

1) Turn on your computer or mobile phone to watch the website of the dragon boat race.

2) Choose your favorite game video.

3) Watch the video of the race and enjoy the wonderful moments of the dragon boat race.

Make mugwort pouch

In modern society, people can celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival by making mugwort sachets. Artemisia argyi sachet is a small bag made of Artemisia argyi and other spices, which can be put at home or in the car to ward off evil spirits.

Operating steps:

1) Prepare spices such as Folium Artemisiae Argyi. You can buy fresh mugwort leaves and other spices at the local drugstore or market.

2) Put the Folium Artemisiae Argyi and other spices into a small bag.

3) Tie a red line and hang the small bag at home or in the car.