THE DRAGON BOAT

FESTIVAL
DEA GURABANIDZE
 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

• - The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional

holiday celebrated in China and other places
around late May to mid-June.
• - It's famous for dragon boat races, eating
sticky rice dumplings called zongzi, and other
cultural activities.
 ORIGINS AND HISTORY

• - The festival started long ago in China and is linked

to a poet named Qu Yuan who lived during a time of
war.
• - People raced in boats to save him when he jumped
into a river, and they threw rice dumplings into the
water to keep fish away from his body.
TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS

• - During the festival, there are exciting dragon boat races

where teams paddle to the beat of drums.
• - People also enjoy eating zongzi, which are special rice
dumplings wrapped in leaves, and they hang up pictures
of a character named Zhong Kui.
 SYMBOLISM

• - Dragon boats show teamwork and honor, while zongzi

remember Qu Yuan and bring families together.
• - Pictures of Zhong Kui are believed to protect against
bad spirits, and some people drink special wine for good
health.
 MODERN CELEBRATIONS

• - Nowadays, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated

not only in China but also in other countries where
there are Chinese communities.
• - It's a time for fun activities like races, food, and
cultural performances.
 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE

• - The festival is important for keeping traditions alive and bringing

people together to celebrate their culture.
• - In 2009, UNESCO recognized the festival as something important for
all people to know about.
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GLOBAL INFLUENCE
- Dragon boat races and the festival's customs have
become popular in many countries, showing how cultures
can share and celebrate together.
- It's a way for people from different backgrounds to
enjoy and learn about Chinese culture.
CONCLUSION
- The Dragon Boat Festival is a special time for celebrating Chinese culture, unity, and traditions like dragon boat
races and eating zongzi.
- It's a fun and meaningful festival that brings people together to honor their heritage and have a good time.