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Sticky Rice Remains, While the Zongye Varies
Zongzi is a signature food of the Dragon Boat Festival and is much loved by people. Xu Shen's Sayings on the Interpretation of Chinese Characters from the Han Dynasty states: “Zong (zongzi) is glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves.” This indicates that at the time, reed leaves were primarily used for wrapping zongzi. In fact, with different customs and local products across regions, different leaves may have been used to wrap zongzi in various places south and north of the Yangtze River, such as the leaves of the Nandina, banana, lou, and lotus plants, which can be aptly described as “sticky rice remains, while the zongye varies.” What many do not know is that the zongye discarded after eating zongzi also has medicinal and health benefits. Reed Leaves Reed leaves are one of the oldest types of zongye, mainly distributed in areas such as North China, Northeast China, and the Two Lakes Region. Reed leaves are commonly used to wrap zongzi in northern regions and along the Yangtze River. After being boiled in water, reed-leaf-wrapped zongzi emit a unique fragrance, which can refresh one’s mood during the sultry weather of the Dragon Boat Festival. The "reed" mentioned in "The reeds… -
Over 1,600 rowers compete in Guizhou, China dragon boat race
GUIYANG, China, June 10 ( tasteallchina ) -- A dragon boat race took place in Zhenyuan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province to celebrate China's traditional Dragon Boat Festival on Monday. From Monday to Wednesday, a dragon boat race and a single bamboo drifting competition will be held in Zhenyuan County, which attracted a total of 53 teams and more than 1,600 athletes from across China. In Monday's dragon boat race, the competition group competed with standard dragon boats in men's 200m and 500m. The single bamboo drifting competition, which will take place on Tuesday, consists of men's and women's 100m and 200m races. According to organizers, Zhenyuan boasts a tradition of holding dragon boat races for more than 2,200 years, and the county's dragon boats are known for their large size and intricate decorations. In 2011, the dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was listed into the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. -
Tourists visit Riyue Tan scenic spot during holiday of Dragon Boat Festival
This photo taken on June 9, 2024 shows the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) Tourists visit the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan, June 9, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Wang Chenghao) -
Villagers enhance night training for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in Guangdong
Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) With a narrow and winding river, Diejiao Village holds the dragon boat race annually for the Dragon Boat Festival. Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) Racers take part in a night training session to greet the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, May 25, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Chen Chuhong) -
People from Taiwan Straits celebrate Dragon Boat Festival together on river
People from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the Hanjiang River to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian Province on June 10, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The activity has been held for 18 consecutive years as a cross-Strait cultural exchange event in Quanzhou. People from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the Hanjiang River to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, June 10, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) A Fuxing intelligent EMU train running on the Fuzhou-Xiamen high-speed rail line passed by the scene of people splashing water. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the sea to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian province on the Dragon Boat Festival, June 10. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) The people from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the sea to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian province on the Dragon Boat Festival, June 10. (Photo: Taste all China / Lyu Ming) -
Feature: Dragon Boat Festival offers enjoyment, boosts China-Bulgaria bonds
People participate in a dragon boat racing in Sofia, Bulgaria, June 29, 2024. The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases. ( tasteallchina /Lin Hao) SOFIA, June 29 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Second Dragon Boat Festival kicked off at picturesque Pancharevo Lake on Saturday, featuring a dragon boat racing and two days of diverse cultural showcases. Georgi Marinov is the skipper of a victorious boat in the race. He attributed their success to teamwork, emphasizing the importance of synchronization to meet the challenge of maneuvering their large and heavy boat. Having participated in last year's racing, Marinov, a canoeist, highlighted the team spirit and enjoyment experienced by all participants. The 19-year-old Ani, despite her team finishing last, was also excited about the experience. "In our crew, we come from different places and backgrounds. Though strangers, we share the common goal of embracing this unfamiliar culture," she noted. In addition to dragon boat racing, the two-day event also offers music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a variety of artwork, and delectable Chinese and Bulgarian cuisine. Denitsa, a young architect, told tasteallchina that… -
Yulin in S China’s Guangxi celebrates Duanwu Festival with cultural activities
Photo shows throngs of visitors at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) The 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and a Duanwu cultural carnival kicked off in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on June 10 to celebrate the Duawu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The event features a variety of activities, including an international dragon boat invitational race, a fair for TCM herbs and traditional culture, a folk culture and art exhibition, a TCM cultural festival, a TCM and health night market, and a medicinal food fair. Girls show off their paper-cutting works at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) Visitors make traditional sachets at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) A child watches a marionette show at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)… -
Feature: Dragon boats in Frankfurt open a window on Chinese culture
Dragon boats compete on Main River in Frankfurt, Germany, May 25, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Fan) FRANKFURT, May 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- The banks of the Main River in Frankfurt have long been cherished as a favorite spot for locals and visitors to enjoy a typical summer day under the warm sunlight. The river's meandering path through the city provides a delightful setting for various outdoor activities and leisure. On Saturday, more than 20 ornately carved dragon boats on the Main River added a Chinese feel and much excitement to the atmosphere along the riverbanks, providing a unique experience for both locals and visitors. The 1st Frankfurt Dragonboat Festival kicked off on Saturday morning. With over 500 participants from 22 teams, the festival provided a valuable opportunity for people of diverse cultural backgrounds to interact and communicate with one another. The regatta held special significance for many attendees as it evoked memories of the lively and vibrant atmosphere on the Main River before the pandemic. It served as a reminder of the bustling crowds, the excitement in the air, and the sense of community that were once prevalent during such events. "I am glad that the Dragon Boat Festival… -
People enjoy 3-day holiday of Dragon Boat Festival across China
Tourists enjoy the face-changing performance of Sichuan Opera in Neijiang, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Tang Mingrun/ tasteallchina ) Children play at a water park in Tengzhou, east China's Shandong Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Li Zhijun/ tasteallchina ) Tourists visit the Xuan paper cultural park in Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Duan) Children visit Chongqing Natural History Museum in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, June 9, 2024. People enjoy the 3-day holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, which falls on June 10 this year, via various activities across the country. (Photo by Qin Tingfu/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on June… -
Beijing celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with race on Shichahai Lake
Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Twelve teams from cities along the Grand Canal took part in the race on Wednesday. Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) Participants compete during a dragon boat race on Shichahai Lake in Beijing, June 5, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Yi Haifei) -
NW China’s Qinghai injects new vitality into traditional sachets
Photo shows traditional sachets of northwest China's Qinghai Province. ( Taste all China /Gan Haiqiong) A wide range of exquisite sachets in different shapes have recently attracted crowds of tourists in front of an intangible cultural heritage booth at a square in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province ahead of the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival. Wearing a sachet is one of the traditional customs of the festival, which is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. In the past, people prayed for good health by wearing a sachet during the festival. Today, these exquisite sachets have become an important medium for showcasing traditional culture and conveying emotions. In recent years, with the increasing awareness of protecting traditional crafts, Qinghai has carried forward the techniques for making sachets. Many embroidery artists in the province have made sachets by combining traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics through continuous innovation, injecting new vitality into the traditional handicraft.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Dragon boat races held across China to mark Duanwu Festival
People watch a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat… -
Chinese community in Kenya celebrates dragon boat festival
NAIROBI, June 6 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Chinese community in Kenya on Thursday celebrated the upcoming dragon boat festival at the Confucius Institute based at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university, to help grow Sino-Kenyan ties. The event is commemorated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on June 10 this year, and features the preparation and eating of Zongzi, which is a form of rice dumpling wrapped in plant leaves, as well as watching of dragon boat racing. Zhang Zhizhong, minister counselor and deputy chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, said that the festival is one of the major traditional festivals from the Asian nation that can help strengthen the bonds between Kenya and China. "The dragon boat festival can be used to symbolize the strengthening of the bond between Kenya and China," Zhang said. Qin Minxue, a representative of the Chinese community in Kenya, said that the celebration of the dragon boat festival helps overseas Chinese to remain in touch with their culture. "It is also a time of significance because it provides space for friends and families to gather together and share… -
Gathering Mugwort on Dragon Boat Festival for Health and Well-being
The fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar is our traditional Dragon Boat Festival. On this day, according to custom, besides eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), people also hold a series of activities to ward off evil and avoid misfortune. May is considered an ominous month in folk beliefs, often referred to as the "poisonous month." By this time, summer has gradually set in, the weather grows hotter, and pests and various bacteria multiply rapidly, leading to the proliferation of miasma, making people highly susceptible to illness. To cope with the ominous month and avoid being tainted by disease, on Dragon Boat Festival, every household would gather mugwort from the fields, either hanging it up, wearing it, using it for cleansing, or consuming it to ward off evil, expel toxins, and maintain health.Mugwort, also known as mugwort leaf, mugwort herb, common mugwort, Chinese mugwort, sweet wormwood, fragrant mugwort, medicinal grass, moxa, etc., belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a perennial herb that commonly grows along roadsides, in mountain gullies, fields, hillsides, and other uncultivated areas. The fifth month of the lunar calendar is the optimal period for the market availability of mugwort, when the leaves are… -
Chinese Embassy in Iran holds party to mark Dragon Boat Festival
People show Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, during a party organized by the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in the Iranian capital Tehran, June 5, 2024. More than 50 people attended the party. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) People make Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, during a party organized by the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in the Iranian capital Tehran, June 5, 2024. More than 50 people attended the party. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) -
Chinese Traditional Festivals
China, a large country with 1.3 billion people boasts a 5,000-year history and glorious culture. Thus the Chinese festivals are old and numerous, embodying Chinese culture and greatly enriching people's lives. The Chinese observe a wide variety of traditional festivals based on the lunar calendar, which was set by a lunar cycle - dates following the regular appearance of the full moon. Almost every traditional festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Chinese nation and its people. All these festivals include common elements such as a desire for happiness and well-being, the warding off of misfortune, experiencing a connection between man and heaven, and family reunion. And, of course, festivals are an opportunity for celebration and relaxation. The grandest and most celebrated festivals in China are the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Tomb Sweeping Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, and the Winter Solstice. The Spring FestivalAlso known as the Chinese New Year, it is the most important festival for the Chinese people when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. The Spring Festival… -
5 Chinese Classical Dance You Must Watch
This year, China's Henan TV continuously brings surprises to lovers of traditional culture and hanfu culture. Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Qixi Festival, every important Chinese traditional festival, we will see the wonderful programs presented by Henan TV, the most exciting part of which is dancing. Not only offers a holiday gift to all lovers of Chinese traditional culture, but also traditional arts are known to more people. Starting from 2018, "Street Dance of China", "Dance Smash", "Let's Shake It" and other programs have been hotly broadcast, which also set off a wave of dance. After 2019, Chinese classical dance, one of the traditional dances in China, suddenly jumped into the public's view and became popular in social media in the short term accompanied by the popularity of ancient music. This may also be the first time that the public really knows and pays attention to Chinese classical dance. The historical background of the formation of Chinese classical dance can be traced back to the ancient Chinese court dances or to the primitive, ritual dances of more distant times. During the change of dynasties, the development of ancient court dances was affected by the limitations in the use of…
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