英語版端午節的由來

英語版端午節的由來

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival,

is a traditional Chine festival that commemorates the ancient

poet Qu Yuan. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of

the fifth lunar month in the Chine calendar, usually around

early June.

According to legend, Qu Yuan was a minister in the court who

was deeply trusted by the king. However, he was framed by a

jealous official and forced to leave the court. During his exile,

he wrote a great deal of poetry, expressing his love for his

country and people while feeling disconnected and alone.

One day, when Qu Yuan learned that the country was about to

be invaded, he felt great pain in his heart and decided to commit

suicide by jumping into the river. His followers were so

saddened by his death that they tried to recover his body, but

were unable to find it. They then rowed boats along the river

to arch for him, using their oars to scare away fish and other

creatures from Qu Yuan's body.

To commemorate Qu Yuan's death, people began to eat zongzi

(a traditional Chine food made of glutinous rice wrapped in

reed leaves) and race dragon boats. The tradition of racing

dragon boats has become one of the main activities of the Dragon

Boat Festival, with teams from all over the world participating

in various competitions.

The Dragon Boat Festival is also associated with other

customs such as hanging艾葉和喝雄黃酒. 艾葉 is a plant that

is believed to have medicinal properties and is hung on the door

or worn as a bracelet for protection agnst illness and evil

spirits. 雄黃酒is a type of Chine liquor that is consumed

during the festival and is believed to have medicinal

properties as well.

In English, the Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the

"Tuen Ng Festival" or "Duanwu Festival". The name "Tuen Ng" or

"Tuen Ngor" comes from the Malaysian Peninsula where the

festival was also introduced from China and has been influenced

by Malay culture. "Duanwu" means "duck egg" in Chine, which

refers to the shape of zongzi.