2024 Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Notice
Dear all,
In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, our company will be closed from June 8th (Saturday) to June 10th (Monday), 2024. We will resume work on June 11th (Tuesday), 2024.
We wish you all a happy Dragon Boat Festival and hope you enjoy your time with family and friends. Let’s come back refreshed and energized after the holiday! We encourage you to make any necessary arrangements for your purchases in advance. for any inguiries or purchase
needs, please contact us via email at [email protected]/[email protected].
端午安康！
We invite you to learn about our traditional festival – the Dragon Boat Festival.
Dragon Boat Festival
Also known as Duan Yang Festival or May Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, celebrated every year on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. Originating in ancient China, it is said to honor the great national patriotic poet Qu Yuan. This festival is an integral part of Chinese culture.
Origin Legend
According to legend, Qu Yuan was a loyal minister and poet of the state of Chu. He opposed the corrupt officials of his time but was suppressed by the authorities. Later, when the state was invaded by foreign enemies, Qu Yuan was so distraught that he threw himself into the river. To prevent his body from being devoured by fish and shrimp, the people rowed dragon boats, beat drums, and threw food into the river to protect him. Since then, the Dragon Boat Festival has commemorated Qu Yuan and become a significant part of traditional Chinese culture.
Traditional Customs
- Dragon Boat Race: A central custom of the Dragon Boat Festival, people race dragon boats on rivers and lakes, commemorating the historical legend of protecting Qu Yuan’s body.
- Eating Zongzi: Zongzi, a special food of the festival, is made from ingredients like glutinous rice, red dates, and meat. People make and share zongzi to celebrate the festival.
- Hanging Mugwort Leaves: During the Dragon Boat Festival, people hang mugwort leaves as a way to ward off evil spirits.
- Drinking Xionghuang Wine: This traditional drink is believed to ward off evil spirits and promote health.
We hope you find this information enlightening and enjoy the rich traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival.
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