Dragon Boat Festival Activities and Traditions

The video introduces the Dragon Boat Festival, highlighting its significance and activities. It explains the importance of eating rice dumplings and introduces activities like standing an egg, which is believed to be easier due to stronger gravity at noon. The use of sachets, known as xiangbao, is discussed as a traditional method to ward off bugs. The video also covers the dragon boat race, emphasizing the role of drumming and cheerleading for kids. Finally, it reviews key vocabulary related to the festival.

What is the main food people eat during the Dragon Boat Festival?

• Mooncakes

• Spring rolls

• Noodles

• Rice dumplings

What is one of the items needed for the Dragon Boat Festival?

• An egg

• A firecracker

• A kite

• A lantern

Why do people practice standing an egg during the Dragon Boat Festival?

• To celebrate the new year

• To honor their ancestors

• To test their balance

• Because the earth's gravity is said to be stronger

What does a sachet symbolize in the context of the Dragon Boat Festival?

• A bad smell to ward off bugs

• Wealth

• Good luck

• Love and friendship

What is the coolest activity during the Dragon Boat Festival according to the video?

• Dragon boat race

• Making rice dumplings

• Standing an egg

• Wearing a sachet

What can kids do if they don't have drums for the Dragon Boat Festival?

• Use a pan

• Use a toy

• Use a pot

• Use a book

What should kids do if they want to learn how to beat drums?

• Read a book

• Ask their parents

• Watch a video

• Attend a dragon boat race

What is the Chinese term for sachet?

• Zongzi

• Xiangbao

• Longzhou

• Jiaozi

What is the Chinese term for Dragon Boat Festival?

• Han jinthi

• Jay saudatuan

• Longzhou

• Zhongshojiev

What is the main purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival?

• To celebrate the harvest

• To honor a famous poet

• To welcome the new year

• To commemorate a historical battle