Explore｜How to Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival like a Local

👉 Let\x26#39;s discover the meaning behind the holiday and how to enjoy it like a pro! 🍃

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端午

Every year on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, China bursts into color, flavor,

and fierce paddling. 

Want to experience the Dragon Boat 

Festival with authentic local flair? 

Read on!

Sink Your Teeth into Zongzi

粽子 zòngzi

Zongzi are glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves—sweet, savory, or spicy!

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咸味粽子 (xián wèi zòngzi)

Pork, salted egg yolk, mushrooms

甜味粽子 (tián wèi zòngzi)

Red bean paste, jujube

辣味粽子 (là wèi zòngzi)

Sichuan chili & preserved veggies

Pro Tip: 

When you offer someone a zongzi, say "端午安康！" (Duānwǔ ānkāng!) — "Wishing you health at Dragon Boat Festival!"

Cheer at a Dragon Boat Race 

赛龙舟 sài lóngzhōu

Feel the adrenaline as teams paddle in sync, drums beating at the bow.

Most cities host free races by the river. Grab a spot early, wave a small Chinese flag, and yell "加油！" (Jiāyóu!) — "Go, go!"

Home Traditions & Family Bonding

英雄故事分享

yīngxióng gùshì fēnxiǎng

Gather family / friends and retell the legend of Qu Yuan.

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QUYUAN

Make Your Own Sachet

香包 xiāngbāo

Locals sew tiny cloth pouches filled with mugwort (艾草, àicǎo) and calamus (菖蒲, chāngpú) to ward off evil spirits:

· Pick colorful fabrics at a market ~

· Stuff and stitch with a local grandma's help ~

· Hang it on your bag or clip it to your shirt ~

Say "香包要戴上!" (Xiāngbāo yào dài shàng!) — "Don't forget to wear your sachet!"

What's your favorite Dragon Boat Festival tradition? 

Have you tried making zongzi or cheering at a race?

 Share your #DragonBoatFestivalStories below!

Contact: Nicole

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Email: info@chinese-surfing.com

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