History and Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)

The video explores the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese calendar. It discusses the festival's origins, linked to historical figures like Qu Yuan and Wu Zixu, and its evolution from dragon worship ceremonies. The video covers traditional foods like zongzi, customs for repelling evil, and the famous dragon boat races. It also highlights regional variations in countries like Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

What is another name for the Dragon Boat Festival in Chinese?

• Lantern Festival

• Duanwu Festival

• Zhongqiu Festival

• Qingming Festival

Which food item is commonly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival?

• Spring Rolls

• Zongzi

• Dumplings

• Mooncakes

What was the purpose of eating owl soup during the Han dynasty?

• To honor ancestors

• To repel evil spirits

• To welcome the new year

• To celebrate prosperity

What is the significance of wearing braided silk threads during the festival?

• To celebrate love

• To ward off evil spirits

• To symbolize unity

• To attract wealth

Why do people race dragon boats during the festival?

• To honor the dragon

• To retrieve the bodies of Qu Yuan and Wu Zixu

• To celebrate the harvest

• To mark the end of the festival