Randy W Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) One way, anyway - from the Shanghaiist LOOK: Half-naked college couples make beautiful zongzi together Quote In case this all seems very bizarre to you, you should at least know that tomorrow is Dragon Boat Festival. A day that you celebrate mostly by eating triangular rice dumplings. Make some zongzi with your special someone or just go out to the market and pick up a package of Captain America-branded ones. Though we should also mention that not everyone is convinced by this method: "Not one of these idiots will be sticking together," commented one netizen. "What kind of stupid activity is this? Were they all drunk?" wondered another. Edited January 2, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) More traditional celebrations Masterly paintings reflect festive moods (China.org.cn) 13:36, June 08, 2016 Quote Editor's note: With the June 9 Dragon Boat Festival drawing near, an assortment of paintings by prestigious artists from China and abroad – such as Feng Zikai, Qi Baishi and Zhang Daqian – bring people back to the festive past. Quote An oil painting showing an arrangement of flowers alongside a dish of plums, cherries and Zongzi, was created by Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766), an Italian missionary and court painter in China for the royal celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival. Edited January 2, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPic/posts/1213694265422627?notif_t=notify_me_page¬if_id=1495696454132193 China Pictorial added 7 new photos. 54 mins · Quote Dragon Boat Festival in China The traditional Dragon Boat Festival falls on May 30 this year. With a history of over 2,000 years, its origin is traced to the death of the great patriotic poet Qu Yuan (340-278 BC), and it is celebrated in various ways across China and in its neighboring countries. Dragon boat racing and eating Zongzi are traditional highlights. Legend holds that the race originates from the people who rowed to save Qu Yuan when he drowned himself. Zongzi are made to feed the fish in the river, preventing them from eating his body. In some regions of China, it’s also a day of hygiene, when people use herbs to dispel disease and insects. For example, they put a perfume pouch or hang mugwort leaves or calamus on their doors. China Pictorial @ChinaPic Media/News Company · 7,297 likes http://www.chinapictorial.com.cn/ Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
MikeandRong Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Just down the street from us is a lake where they have a very competitive boat race each year. Lots of competitors of the club come from all over the Midwest. While not as visually stimulating as being in China, they row with the same energy and exuberance. From last years newspaper of one of the races. Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Global Times: Athletes celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with single bamboo drifting performance Quote Athletes perform at a single bamboo drifting event to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Huanjiang Maonan Autonomous County of Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on May 30, 2017. Photo: CFP Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
MikeandRong Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Dang, I couldn't do that standing on the ground let alone on the water. Wonder how the lumberjack log runners would stack up against them. My bet would be on the bamboo drifters, but I bet it would be pretty darn close. Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 . . . and today (June 7) this year. No races here in Yulin, just in Beiliu. Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) from Beautiful Guangxi on Facebook Quote #MeetYouinNanning Today is Dragon Boat Festival. It is the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year. On this day, there are customs such as eating rice dumpling ，racing dragon boats, drinking realgar wine, hanging calamus and wormwood leaves, and putting paper kites.#travel https://www.facebook.com/508311242633317/posts/1949312755199818/ Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) from That is China on Facebook Quote Also known as Duanwu Festival, which falls on the 5th day of the fifth lunar month, the Dragon Boat Festival has a history of over 2,000 years. Glutinous rice dumplings and dragon boat races are features of the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. https://www.facebook.com/817817098264448/posts/3270219636357503/ Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) from China Daily on Facebook Quote The #DragonBoatFestival falls on Thursday this year, which is the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Watch this video to learn more about the legend, as well as traditions and festive foods related to the festival. https://www.facebook.com/191347651290/posts/10158586563261291/ Edited January 3, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Check out a night-time dragon boat racing held to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival in Sanxi Village of Jiangtian Township, Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province. #FlyOverChina from FlyOverChina/Xinhua on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/1006829009506673/posts/1615747145281520/ Monday is Day 5 of Lunar Month 5 忠孝節, 端午节 Zhōngxiàojié, Duānwǔ Jié Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Some campsites are fully booked for the Dragon Boat Festival falling on June 3 this year, while more bookings were made in May, and as the temperature rises, water parks have become more popular. This information and more comes from several domestic tourism platforms. Rafting scenic areas become popular Water-related activities have become a popular choice for many visitors in the early summer. #Camping #DragonBoatFestival #rafting #TOURISM #traditionalculture from iChongQing on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iChongqing/posts/pfbid02avhhLPGNk2Q56JF8nxWsBLe2uW4WY1mmKdy4xNhqN6DHmm1xacdWLBWPoTirR4uPl To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, several scenic spots in Chongqing have launched activities such as dragon boat races, Hanfu parties, and zongzi-making for people to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture closely. #DragonBoatFestival#Chongqing#folkculture #holiday #TOURISM https://www.facebook.com/iChongqing/posts/pfbid0mN415aph6KvaAZRPcnhBJjTURNPYkwd4aAFBeSoVg4Puxw3SNQTmG5EpHCMauuPVl Visitors enjoy rafting on the Ayi River in Pengshui County, Chongqing. (iChongqing file photo) Link to comment
Randy W Posted June 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2022 Top 3 Dragon Boat Festival Stories Written by Cindy Updated May. 13, 2022 from China Highlights Origin Story 1: Commemorating Qu Yuan — the Best Known Legend Origin Story 2: Commemorating Wu Zixu Origin Story 3: Commemorating the Filial Piety of Cao E Link to comment
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