Dragon Boat Festival is one of the three largest festivals in China. It involves few activities, such as dragon boat racing , eating rice dumpling . This festival roots in a legend.Qu Yuan, a scholar and advisor to the emperor of the Chu Kingdom, jumped into the Mei Lo (Mi Luo) River in despair and protest against government corruption. Local fishermen convene raced out in their boats to save him. They beat drums and pounded their paddles on the river's waters and threw rice dumplings wrapped in silk into the river to distract the water dragons and keep them from eating from Qu Yuan's body. Dragon boating evolved from the re-enactment of this legend at annual festivals. The roots of dragon boat racing derive over 2,000 years to the southern region of China. Dragon boat racing is one of the earliest known forms of boat racing and is celebrated at festivals and races throughout the world. Right now, the dragon boat racing has been a very distinctive activities in this festival.
Even thought the poster is not very beautiful and like others poster very color. It just a very simple poster. I still like this poster. First, I like this festival. Second, I like the rice dumping. Third, I like the festive story. Have you eaten the rich dumpling?
ReplyDeleteThis is a good story. Every body know the story in China. but I have question: why people to eat rice dumping for Yuan Qu holiday.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Qu Yuan, was the important person was, in China. He was respected since he was willing to sacrifice himself in order to protect the local civilians. Although it was a thousand years ago, the Dragon Boat Festival still reminds us of his impressive history. Its boating activity is a nice chance to challenge and practice teammates’ reliance while facing difficulties and establishing teamwork between each other. Besides, is it practicable to use other ways to celebrate this festival and inherit its positive culture?
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