端午节的介绍英语
2023年9月9日发(作者：我的哥哥作文(通用11篇))
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端午节的介绍英语
Introduction
The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu
Festival, is one of the oldest and most important festivals
in China. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the
lunar calendar, which usually lands in late May or early June.
In this festival, the Chinese people commemorate the
patriotic poet Qu Yuan and ward off evil spirits by eating
zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), drinking realgar wine, and
racing dragon boats.
Significance
The Dragon Boat Festival has been celebrated in China
for more than 2,000 years. It originated from the legend that
Qu Yuan, a Chu kingdom loyal, jumped into the Miluo River to
protest against the corrupt government and injustice, which
led to his death. The local people rowed their boats to
rescue Qu Yuan, but failed, so they threw sticky rice balls
into the water to prevent fish and other creatures from
eating his body. Since then, it has become a custom to
commemorate Qu Yuan by eating zongzi and racing dragon boats
on the day he died.
Traditions
The Dragon Boat Festival is a time for family reunions
and cultural reflections. One of the most iconic traditions
is the dragon boat race, in which teams of rowers compete to
reach the finish line, accompanied by the sound of drums and
the cheers of the audience. The boats are decorated with
dragon heads and tails, and the paddlers paddle in unison with great strength and speed. The realgar wine, made from
fermented cereals and powdered realgar, is believed to repel
insects and exorcise evils. However, it is not recommended to
drink it in large amounts, as it may cause health problems.
The zongzi, on the other hand, is a type of glutinous rice
snack stuffed with meat, bean paste, or fruits, wrapped in
bamboo leaves, and boiled or steamed for hours. The flavor
and shape of zongzi vary from region to region, but all of
them represent the same spirit of unity and perseverance.
Celebrations
The Dragon Boat Festival is not only observed in China,
but also in other countries with a Chinese population, such
as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Its
popularity has spread to Western countries as well, where
dragon boat racing has become an international sport and
cultural exchange. In addition to the dragon boat race,
people also hang calamus and wormwood leaves on their doors
to drive away insects and diseases, wear amulets and sachets
to protect themselves from evil spirits, and perform other
customs and rituals such as playing silk-reeling games,
writing poems, and reciting folk tales.
Conclusion
The Dragon Boat Festival is a vibrant and colorful
festival that showcases the rich culture and traditions of
China. It is a time for people to gather together, share
stories and food, and pay tribute to their ancestors and
heroes. It is also a time for people to reflect on the values
of loyalty, justice, and friendship, which are embodied in
the legend of Qu Yuan and passed down from generation to
generation. May the spirit of Dragon Boat Festival bring joy
and harmony to all.