Dragon Boat Festival, originally a traditional Chinese holiday for worshiping the Dragon Ancestor and seeking blessings while warding off evil spirits.
According to legend, Qu Yuan, a poet from the State of Chu during the Warring States period, drowned himself in the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
Subsequently, the festival became a day to commemorate Qu Yuan.
Enjoying Zongzi
Zongzi, a traditional food made of glutinous rice and various fillings, wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. They come in various shapes, such as pointed or square.
Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon boat racing is a significant activity during the Dragon Boat Festival, originating from ancient dragon totem worship ceremonies.
This activity involves a team paddling competition with historical significance, including inviting the dragon, worshipping the dragon god, dragon parades, and retrieving the dragon.
Hanging Artemisia
During the Dragon Boat Festival, people like to hang mugwort on both sides of their doors. Mugwort is believed to dispel diseases, bring good luck, and ensure the health and safety of family members.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, the air is filled with the fragrance of zongzi.
Wishing that Melors's June performance flourishes like a bountiful rice field, yielding abundant fruits.
May everyone's smiles blossom like flowers, and life be wrapped tightly in happiness, much like a zongzi.