Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat Racing and the Fragrance of Zongzi

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. It is not only a celebration of the harvest but also a day to commemorate the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan. On this vibrant and culturally rich festival, people engage in various traditional customs, such as dragon boat racing, eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and hanging calamus and mugwort, to pray for health and peace.

The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival is closely related to the story of Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a poet of the Chu State during the Warring States Period, remembered for his loyalty and patriotism. It is said that Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. People commemorated him by rowing dragon boats and throwing zongzi into the river to prevent fish and shrimp from eating his body. These customs gradually evolved into today's Dragon Boat Festival celebrations.

Traditional Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival

• Dragon Boat Racing
  Dragon boat racing is one of the most representative activities of the Dragon Boat Festival. The dragon boats are usually elaborately decorated, with the bow carved into the shape of a dragon, symbolizing strength and unity. During the race, the participants paddle in unison, creating an impressive spectacle.
• Eating Zongzi
  Zongzi is a traditional food of the Dragon Boat Festival, made by wrapping glutinous rice, beans, meat, and other ingredients in bamboo leaves. They come in various shapes and flavors. Zongzi is not only delicious but also symbolizes harvest and reunion.
• Hanging Calamus and Mugwort
  During the Dragon Boat Festival, people hang calamus and mugwort at the entrance or windows of their homes to ward off evil spirits and diseases. These plants are believed to have special fragrances that can purify the air, bringing health and peace.

In this vibrant festival, a beautiful lantern can add more joy and harmony to your Dragon Boat Festival. Our Dragon Boat Festival lanterns combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design, offering both traditional charm and a sense of fashion.

Design Features of Dragon Boat Festival Lanterns

• Dragon Boat-themed Lanterns
  Our dragon boat-themed lanterns are inspired by traditional dragon boats, featuring exquisite dragon boat patterns on the lantern body, with bright colors and lifelike details. You can choose lanterns with golden dragon scales and a red dragon head, symbolizing strength and good fortune.
• Zongzi-themed Lanterns
  Zongzi is one of the symbols of the Dragon Boat Festival. Our zongzi-themed lanterns are inspired by the shape of zongzi, featuring zongzi patterns on the lantern body, decorated with green bamboo leaves, creating a festive atmosphere.
• Calamus and Mugwort-themed Lanterns
  To add traditional charm to the festival, we also offer calamus and mugwort-themed lanterns. The lantern body is decorated with patterns of calamus and mugwort, symbolizing the warding off of evil spirits and bringing health and peace.

• Customize Colors and Patterns
  You can choose traditional colors like red and gold, or other festive colors such as pink and purple. For patterns, in addition to dragon boats, zongzi, calamus, and mugwort, we can also customize other patterns according to your needs, such as family photos or cartoon characters.
• Add Blessings
  You can add blessings to the lanterns, such as "Wishing you a healthy Dragon Boat Festival" or "May you have peace and happiness." These blessings not only enhance the festive atmosphere but also make your gift more heartfelt.