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　　When it comes to the Dragon Boat Festival, it is to commemorate a great patriotic poet - Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was from the State of Chu. During his exile, the State of Chu was captured by the State of Qin. He was very sad and threw himself into the Miluo River. The common people were deeply moved and threw rice balls and eggs into the river to prevent fish from eating Qu Yuan's body. Therefore, on the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year, these customs have emerged.



　　This year, our family had a fun and interesting Dragon Boat Festival. Early in the morning, Mom started cooking some eggs, zongzi and mugwort. After we finished eating zongzi, Dad proposed the "egg bumping" game. The one who lost would do housework and the one who won would be rewarded with an ice cream. We all agreed with both hands. The game adopted an elimination format. After a fierce competition, Wang Yuhan won in the end. My father and I drew, and my mother lost. The game is over and we are full. Mom asked us to bring the towels over. I asked, "What are you doing with the towels?" Mother said, "Washing it with mugwort water has the effect of repelling mosquitoes." After getting the car, I felt fresh and clean, with a strong aroma of mugwort.



　　What a fun and meaningful day today!

　　During the Dragon Boat Festival, what I'm excited about is being able to eat all kinds of zongzi. My mother bought many kinds of zongzi from the supermarket, such as pig zongzi, egg yolk zongzi and sand zongzi. My favorite is the salted egg yolk zongzi.



　　A few days before the Dragon Boat Festival, my mother would also make some zongzi for us to eat. Watching my mother skillfully take two bamboo leaves, wrap one corner, place a layer of glutinous rice in it, put two pieces of meat and a salted duck egg in the middle, then spread another layer of glutinous rice on top, and then wrap all the rice tightly with the bamboo leaves and tie it up with a string, a triangular zongzi is done. Mother is dexterous and can do many things. When I peeled the cooked zongzi, the glutinous rice and salted egg yolks were revealed. How real! I wolfed down my food. It was so delicious.



　　On this day, every household will take some mugwort and stick it on the door during the Dragon Boat Festival. Because their stems and leaves can produce a peculiar fragrance, it can repel mosquitoes, flies, insects and ants, and also has the effect of warding off evil spirits. Mugwort has many benefits!



　　There were many delicious foods during the Dragon Boat Festival, and I also learned a lot of knowledge. I really had a great time this Dragon Boat Festival!

　　When I got home, my grandma put the zongzi in the pot and added water to boil them. Before long, steam was rising from the pot. The zongzi was cooked. The green of the bamboo leaves darkened. The fragrance of glutinous rice and bamboo leaves seemed to be scratching my nose vigorously. I couldn't wait to pick up a zongzi, peel off the bamboo leaves, and take a bite. Wow, it was sticky and glutinous. But why celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival? The Dragon Boat Festival is not just about eating zongzi; it is to commemorate Qu Yuan. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanyang Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Fifth Festival, the Tianzhong Festival, etc., is a major folk festival that integrates worshipping gods and ancestors, praying for blessings and warding off evil spirits, celebration and entertainment, and dining. There are many customs during the Dragon Boat Festival, such as hanging sachets and picking mugwort... Grandma said.



　　Looking at the zongzi in front of me again, it seems that it is no longer the same zongzi as before.

　　Do you know? Why do people eat zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival? It is said that there was a minister named Qu Yuan in the State of Chu. His ambition was not recognized by the king, so he jumped into the river to show his determination. People were very sad about this. To commemorate Qu Yuan, they made zongzi and threw them into the river, believing that if fish and shrimp ate the zongzi, they would not eat Qu Yuan's body. Therefore, the customs of making zongzi and rowing dragon boats began during the Dragon Boat Festival.



　　Today, my mother taught me to make zongzi: First, prepare the ingredients, including glutinous rice, bamboo leaves, ropes... Wrap the bamboo leaves into a funnel shape, then put the rice in, followed by the preserved dates, and continue to add rice until the entire "funnel" is full. While wrapping, Mom said that the rice should be pressed tightly, then the bamboo leaves should be covered and wrapped up, and tied up with a rope. After each zongzi was wrapped up, they were all put into the pressure pot and started to be cooked.



　　The aroma of zongzi wafted over in waves. I was so hungry that my mouth was watering and I couldn't wait to have some. Mother smiled and said, "It's still early!" At least another hour is needed. I thought to myself: I can't wait. I can't wait.



　　Finally, the whole room was filled with fragrance. It's time to eat zongzi! Put a steaming hot honey date zongzi in your mouth. Ah, it's sweet and sticky. How delicious!

　　We made zongzi first. First, I took out the zongzi wrappers and the glutinous rice used for the zongzi from Siming Mountain. Just as I was about to put the white side of the zongzi wrappers facing inwards, my grandma hurriedly said, "The wrappers of our zongzi from Siming Mountain should face outwards!" After saying that, grandma picked up the wrapper of the zongzi and taught me, "Let's do this for now..." Continue like this... I understood and continued to make zongzi. The wrappers of the zongzi should be smoothed out when rolled up, then rolled into a conical shape. Next, I put the glutinous rice into the zongzi and finally tied it up with a string. A perfect zongzi, a specialty of Siming Mountain, was completed by us.



　　We cooked zongzi again. First, I added a little cold water to the pressure cooker until the water covered the zongzi. Then, I turned on high heat and cooked for half an hour. After that, I simmered it over low heat for one hour. Finally, I let it sit for another hour. The fragrant zongzi were ready! Take a bite. Ah! So fragrant!



　　I finally made sachets. First, prepare a thick rope, a thin rope, a ball, a bag of mugwort, and a piece of cloth. Then, fold the cloth in half with the reverse side outward and sew a right Angle. Next, turn the inside out and sew a thick rope with a small ball on it. A mini and cute little sachet has been made by me.



　　What a happy Dragon Boat Festival!

　　This year's Dragon Boat Festival, my mother taught me how to make mugwort sachets. On the Dragon Boat Festival, my mother prepared the materials for making sachets. There was a bag of mugwort inside, which had a very strong smell, and there was also a beautiful cloth bag. A colorful rope and a little golden bell. Then my mother taught me how to make mugwort sachets.



　　First, take out that cloth bag. Then, stuff the mugwort into the bag and fill it up completely. Then, string that golden little bell onto the colorful rope. Finally, tie the cloth bag filled with mugwort tightly with this colorful rope. A beautiful mugwort sachet is done. I also tied a beautiful bow with that colorful rope.



　　I also ate zongzi with my family during the Dragon Boat Festival. I ate my favorite meat zongzi. It was delicious.



　　Another custom of the Dragon Boat Festival is to hang mugwort leaves and calamus on the Windows and doors of the house. So, a few days before the Dragon Boat Festival, my mother bought mugwort leaves and calamus and hung them at the main entrance.



　　Another custom of the Dragon Boat Festival is to eat the five yellow foods. But we only ate the four yellow foods. We ate yellow croakers, eels, cucumbers, and yellow salted duck eggs. We also didn't eat realgar wine.



　　I had a great time on this unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival!

　　My mother told me the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said to be in memory of Qu Yuan, a great loyal minister of the ancient State of Chu. He died because he threw himself into the river. People went out to search for him but couldn't find his body. So they threw zongzi into the fish to feed them in order not to eat his body. In this way, it gradually became a custom. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people also eat zongzi, race dragon boats and drink realgar wine. Every household hangs mugwort and calamus swords on the Windows. It is said that these things can ward off evil spirits.



　　Grandma had prepared delicious zongzi several days in advance. When we got up in the morning, there were egg yolk and meat zongzi, honey date zongzi, salted duck eggs, tea eggs and five-spice dried tofu on the dining table. My favorite is egg yolk and meat zongzi. I finished them in just one or two bites. Tea eggs are also my favorite. I ate two in one go. Grandma saw me eating with relish and a happy smile appeared on her face.



　　I had such a great time today. There was food and fun. I'm looking forward to seeing the dragon boat race next year. I love celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival.

　　In the afternoon, Dad came back from work early. Grandma had prepared the materials as early as the morning. Grandma taught me to make zongzi. First, grandma and I rolled the bamboo leaves into a cylinder, then put the glutinous rice and fillings in layer by layer, sorted the bamboo leaves, and finally tied up the zongzi tightly and threw it into the pressure cooker to cook. My two-year-old brother was causing trouble there. By accident, he took a bite of the bamboo leaf and spat it into the water. Brother, do you think you are disgusting or not? At this time, mother came back. She came back with a birthday cake. My younger brother, without a word, rushed to play beside my mother. It wasn't long before the zongzi were ready. Without a second thought, I grabbed the zongzi and stuffed it into my mouth. "Oh my god! It's burning!" When my mother saw me, she stood there and laughed heartily. Others saw her and laughed along...



　　What a happy and interesting Dragon Boat Festival! How happy it is, the sacred Dragon Boat Festival.

　　My favorite thing during the Dragon Boat Festival is still making zongzi. First, we go to the bamboo grove by the stream to dig some bamboo shoots with bamboo leaves. Then, we peel off the skins and take them home. Next, we boil the bamboo leaves we bring back in plain boiled water. After boiling, we take them out to dry in the sun and then roll them into funnel shapes. Here comes the crucial step. Soak the glutinous rice and various ingredients should be put in it, such as: red beans, red dates, beans or fresh meat... After that, wrap each "little baby" up, tie a belt around it, and then put it in the pot to cook. Look, the bamboo dolls are forming a circle and "taking a sauna"!



　　"Ready, ready!" Grandma shouted. I couldn't wait to peel off the green coat of a "little Zongzi kid", sprinkle some sugar on it and take a bite. It was so delicious!



　　During the Dragon Boat Festival, apart from making zongzi to eat, there are also dragon boat races and hanging mugwort...



　　Do you like celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival?

　　On the morning of the first day of the lunar New Year, my mother tied colorful threads for me and put a sachet on me. There are small colorful gourds and brooms hung on the door of the house. It is said that these objects all have five colors. On the morning of the fifth day of the lunar New Year, mugwort is also inserted outside the door. These symbols symbolize warding off evil spirits and protecting the whole family from good fortune and health.



　　The day before the Dragon Boat Festival, my mother and I made zongzi. The zongzi made by my mother were both beautiful and delicious. It was so much fun to watch my mother make zongzi, so I pestered her to teach me how to do it too. Mom has no choice but for me to be the instructor for once. Mom held my hand and first folded one end of the bamboo leaf into a small triangular bowl shape. Then she put the glutinous rice and jujubes in it. Next, she covered it with the other end of the bamboo leaf and wrapped it tightly. Finally, she tied it up with a lotus seed. A beautiful zongzi with four corners was completed. My mother and I made a basin of zongzi in no time.



　　On the morning of the Dragon Boat Festival, before the sun rose, my mother had already cooked the zongzi and eggs. The whole room is filled with the rich aroma of zongzi. Colorful gourds are hung on the door and mugwort is inserted outside the door, creating a warm and happy atmosphere. While eating zongzi, I was telling my father and mother the story of Qu Yuan. The sticky zongzi, dipped in a little sugar, is fragrant and sweet, truly intriguing.

　　Dad told me with a smile, "During the Warring States Period, Qu Yuan, a minister of the State of Chu, was very concerned about his country. He earnestly advised the King of Chu to govern the country well and get along well with neighboring countries, but the King of Chu wouldn't listen. He was extremely worried and angry, and threw himself into the river to commit suicide." To commemorate this upright official, the common people of the State of Chu wrapped glutinous rice in bamboo leaves into zongzi and threw them into the river, hoping that the fish would eat the rice instead of Qu Yuan's body. Gradually, eating zongzi has evolved into a traditional custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. After hearing my father's words, I suddenly understood.



　　It wasn't long before we reached our destination. We saw all the roads leading to the riverbank, and people were surging towards the riverbank like a tide. At this moment, the hour hand pointed to exactly two o 'clock. With a "bang", a gunshot rang out and eighteen dragon boats filed downstream from the upstream. Immediately, the sounds of gongs and drums, firecrackers and cheers formed a magnificent symphony. Come on, come on... The competition reached a crucial moment, and waves of shouts erupted from the crowd: "Come on, Yellow team! Come on, Yellow team..." The shouts. It turned out that the Yellow team was a little behind and its cheerleading squad was cheering it on. The yellow team's. The drumbeats were tighter, the whistles more urgent, and the yellow boat charged forward desperately against the waves. Finally, the Yellow Boat won the championship.



　　The spirit of unity and hard work of the fleet inspired the vast audience, and the shore was filled with prolonged applause and cheers. Wow, dragon boat racing is so exciting. This is another traditional custom of the Dragon Boat Festival.



　　Today, I spent a very meaningful traditional festival - the Dragon Boat Festival. I was both happy and gained a lot.

　　Qu Yuan was a minister of King Huai of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period. He advocated for the promotion of virtuous and capable individuals, the enrichment of the country and the strengthening of the military, and strongly advocated for the alliance with Qi to resist Qin. However, he was strongly opposed by Zu Zilan and others. Qu Yuan was slandered and dismissed from his position, driven out of the capital, and exiled to the Yuan and Xiang River basins. In 278 BC, the Qin army captured the capital of the State of Chu. Qu Yuan, seeing his motherland being invaded, felt as if his heart was being torn apart. However, he could never bear to abandon his country. On the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, after writing his last work, "Huai Sha", he threw himself into the Miluo River with a stone in his arms and died. There are many origins and legends about the Dragon Boat Festival: some commemorate Wu Zixu, some commemorate the filial daughter Cao E, and some commemorate the totem festival of the ancient Moon tribe.



　　After Qu Yuan's death, the people of the State of Chu were in deep sorrow. A fisherman took out the food prepared for Qu Yuan and threw it into the river with a "plop, plop" sound, saying that he wanted the fish to be full and not come to eat Qu Yuan. Dragon boat racing is the main custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. The people of Chu were reluctant to part with Qu Yuan and rowed boats to chase and rescue him. When chasing to Dongting Lake, there was no trace left.



　　I've always wanted to ask a question: "Why did I throw the zongzi into the river earlier, but now I'm eating them myself? What's the process like?"

　　Zongzi come in both rectangular and triangular shapes. Inside, there is snow-white glutinous rice, and inside the glutinous rice, there are some red dates, chicken, red beans and other delicious ingredients.



　　It suddenly occurred to me: How did the Dragon Boat Festival come about? I asked my father, and he said, "The Dragon Boat Festival is in memory of Qu Yuan, a great poet of the State of Chu." At that time, the State of Qin captured the capital of the State of Chu. Qu Yuan was very patriotic. After learning about this, he jumped into the river and killed himself. Later, to commemorate him, every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people would throw the zongzi in their hands into the river, preventing the fish from eating Qu Yuan's "body but allowing them to eat the zongzi." Father also said that during the Dragon Boat Festival, people would hold other activities such as dragon boat races.



　　"Oh!" So, if we eat zongzi now, we must be commemorating Qu Yuan, the great poet of the State of Chu. I think.



　　In the evening, Uncle still invited us to have a late-night snack. Before I could say what to eat, my father said, "Today is the Dragon Boat Festival. Let's have zongzi!" I ate so many zongzi today that I'm tired of them.



　　However, I still had a very happy day today.

　　After school, I ran home as fast as I could. As soon as I reached the door, I smelled the aroma of zongzi. As soon as I entered, I saw that my father had prepared a table full of delicious dishes just waiting for me to come home and eat. After washing my hands, I came to the dining table. First, I made a zongzi for my father and mother respectively, sprinkled some sugar on it, and then made a beautiful triangular zongzi for myself. After sprinkling sugar on it, I ate it with great relish. At the dinner table, our family chatted while eating. The room was filled with the cheerful atmosphere of the Dragon Boat Festival, with the fragrant smell of zongzi and a strong flavor. Mugwort.



　　After the meal, my mother applied realgar wine to my ears, touched my lips with lipstick, put a red string on my wrists, dressed me up as fragrant as zongzi, and then let me go to study.



　　I love eating zongzi, celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival and enjoying the joyous atmosphere of the festival.

　　The Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the "Five" festival. In my hometown, many customs of the Dragon Boat Festival are associated with the number "Five". People tie red, yellow, blue, white and black silk threads around children's necks, wrists or ankles, which are called "longevity threads". Each household should insert the "five tips" : calamus, mugwort, pomegranate flower, garlic, and dragon boat flower. At noon, we can enjoy a feast. On the dining table, there should be the "Five yellowing" : yellow croaker, cucumber, salted duck egg yolk, zongzi wrapped in broad bean paste, and realgar wine. Just looking at them makes one's mouth water.



　　Every Dragon Boat Festival, parents draw a "king" character on their children's foreheads and have them wear colorful sachets. At that time, people also had to clean their houses thoroughly and sprinkle realgar water in every corner of the house, which could kill poisonous insects.



　　Dragon boat racing and eating zongzi are the main activities of the Dragon Boat Festival. It is said that the dragon boat race was held to rescue Qu Yuan, the patriotic poet who died by throwing himself into the river. Throwing zongzi into rivers is to ensure that fish, shrimps and crabs are well-fed and no longer eat Qu Yuan's remains.



　　This is the Dragon Boat Festival in my hometown. I'm looking forward to its arrival.