Dragon Boat Festival

When is the Dragon Boat Festival celebrated?

• First day of the first month of the lunar calendar

• Fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar

• Tenth day of the tenth month of the lunar calendar

• Last day of the twelfth month of the lunar calendar

What do teams paddle to the beat of during the dragon boat races?

• Drums

• Guitars

• Flutes

• Trumpets

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What are the main attractions of the Dragon Boat Festival?

• Lantern lighting and fireworks displays

• Dragon boat races and zongzi consumption

• Kite flying and traditional dance performances

• Calligraphy contests and tea ceremonies

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What tradition involves hanging up pouches of herbs called 'mojo' to ward off evil spirits?

• Lantern lighting

• Dragon boat racing

• Fireworks display

• Mojo hanging

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What are zongzi wrapped in and who are they said to commemorate?

• Banana leaves and the poet Li Bai

• Bamboo leaves and the poet Qu Yuan

• Lotus leaves and the poet Du Fu

• Palm leaves and the poet Su Shi

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Draw the best zongzi you have ever had.

What are some of the typical ingredients for zongzi we have on Dragon Boat Festival?

• Rice noodles, chicken, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil
• Quinoa, tofu, bell peppers, cashews, cilantro
• Glutinous rice, pork belly, dried shrimp, mushrooms, chestnuts, peanuts
• Couscous, lamb, raisins, almonds, mint