The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that has a history of over 2,000 years. It is celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in June on the Gregorian calendar. This festival is widely observed in many Chinese communities around the world. One of the most prominent features of the Dragon Boat Festival is the thrilling dragon boat races. Teams of rowers paddle vigorously to the beat of drums, racing their elaborately decorated boats on rivers and lakes. These races are not only a thrilling sport but also a way to commemorate the popular Chinese poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a highly respected poet and politician who lived during the Warring States period in ancient China. He was known for his love for his country and his relentless fight against corruption. When his kingdom was invaded and conquered, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the Miluo River in despair. To prevent fish from devouring his body, people raced their boats on the river, splashed water, and threw Zongzi, a traditional sticky rice dumpling, into the water as offerings. Zongzi is a special food associated with the Dragon Boat Festival. It is made by wrapping glutinous rice, with a variety of fillings such as meat, beans, or nuts, in bamboo leaves and then steaming or boiling them. These delicious treats symbolize the rice that was thrown into the river to feed the fish and divert their attention away from Qu Yuan's body. Besides dragon boat races and Zongzi, the Dragon Boat Festival also features other customs and traditions. People often hang up pouches of herbal medicines, called "zhongzi," and mugwort leaves on their doors to ward off evil spirits and diseases. Additionally, children wear colorful silk threads to protect themselves from evil spirits and bring good luck. In recent years, the Dragon Boat Festival has gained popularity beyond Chinese communities. Many countries have embraced this festive occasion and organized dragon boat races to celebrate multic.