Chinese festivals culture After the folk worship, generally half of the offerings for the Weaver and the rest that we can eat, most of food are seasonal food, such as dumplings, noodles and fruit oils. We called them "clever food" .many people also eat peanuts, fruits, tea and play the Qi Qiaogame.the custom in the festival the Dragon-Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, has had a history of more than 2,000 years. It is usually in June in the Gregorian calendar. The day happened on May fifth in the Chinese lunar calendar. . 1. Zongzi, as the traditionalfood for the Dragon Boat Festival, is a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice and wrappedin bambooor reed leaves to giveit a special flavor, varies greatly across China. 2. Realgar wine It is a very popularpractice to drink this kind of Chineseliquor seasoned with realgar at the Dragon Boat Festival. Acient Chinese believedrealgar was an antidote for all poisions,and therefore most effective to drive away evil spirits and kill insects. So everyone woulddrink some realgar wine duringthe Dragon Boat Festival, and children would have the Chinese character for "King " written on their foreheads with realgarwine. This is for protection from evil and disease for the rest of the year. 3 On Dragon Boat Festival, parents also need to dress their children up with a perfume pouch. They first sew little bags with colorful silk cloth, then fill the bags with perfumes or herbal medicines, and finally string them with silk threads. The perfume pouch will be hung around the neck or tied to the front of a garment as an ornament. They are said to be able to ward off evil. sachetDragon boat racing Dragon boat racing is an indispensablepart of the festival, held all over the country. As the gun is fired, people will see racers in dragon-shapedcanoes pulling the oars harmoniouslyand hurriedly, accompaniedby rapid drums, speedingtoward their destination. Folk tales say the game originates from the activities of seeking Qu Yuans body, but experts, after painstakingand meticulous research, conclude that dragon boat racing is a semi-religious, semi-entertaining program from the Warring States Period (475-221BC). A typicaldragon boatranges from 50-100 feet in length, with a beam of about 5.5 feet, accommodatingtwo paddlersseatedside by side. It is brightly paintedin red, white, yellowand black. A woodendragon head is attached at the bow, and a dragontail at the stern. A banner hoisted on a pole is also fastened at the stern. In the center of the boat is a canopiedshrine behind which the drummers, gong beatersand cymbalplayersare seated to set the pacefor the paddlers.There are also men positionedat the bow to set off firecrackers, toss rice into the water and pretend to be looking for Qu Yuan. All of the noise and pageantrycreates an atmosphereof gaiety and excitementfor the participants and spectators alike. People were sad over the patriotic poet's death. They tossed rice and meat into the river to feed the fish, which would protect Qu's body. 200820065202009 Dragon boat racing is quite a spectacle,with drums beating, colorful flags waving, and thousands of people cheering on both sidesof the river. Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, the 5th dayof the 5th lunar month, has had a history of more than 2,000 years. It is usually in June in the Gregorian calendar. Dragon boat race the Dragon-Boat Festival They are sweet and delicious. The food is made of sugar and rice.We use thelotus leaves to wrap the rice . Dragon Boat Race Mid-Autumn Festival Mid-Autumn Festival is the second largest after the Chinese New Year traditional festivals. On Mid-Autumn Festival night, the ancients regardedthe moon as a symbol of reunion, it said on August 15 as "Reunion." Since ancient times, people often use "full moon to describe the "joys and sorrows," guest in foreign land pioneers often expressed their passions with moon .Moon cakes In the day, we often eat moon cake, fruit, etc. Mid-Autumn Festival is equalof Thanksgiving, which is August 15 , after the harvest in the autumn . The Mid-Autumn Festival Appreciating Moon Moon cakes Moon cake as a symbol of Mid-Autumn FestivalMoon cakelegends There are many legends about the evolution of the festival, the most popular of which is in memory of Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was minister of the State of Chu and one of China's earliest poets. In face of great pressure from the powerful Qin State, he advocated enriching the country and strengthening its military forces so as to fight against the Qin. Anny The moon cakes Its represent reunion of family The dragon boat festival The dragon boat Lion dance which is believed to able to dispel evil and bring good luck Exhibit of lanterns The legends on the Mid-Autumn FestivalThe origin of the mid-autumn festival ,Chinese people have different argument ,but the fairy tale is popular , The ancient emperors have spring memorial day ,folk also have the Mid-Autumn Festival .