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 the Dragon Boat Festival also known as in Chinese?

What are the three main categories of customs associated with the Dragon Boat Festival?

What traditional food is commonly associated with the Dragon Boat Festival?

What beliefs did ancient Chinese people hold about the fifth month of the Chinese calendar?

Who were Qu Yuan and Wu Zixu, and what is their significance to the festival?