The story of Qu Yuan and the Dragon Boat Festival。
Qu Yuan was a patriotic poet in ancient China during the Warring States period. He was known for his love for his country and people, and his criticism of corrupt officials. He was an advisor to the king of Chu but was exiled from the kingdom due to slander by his political rivals.
During his exile, Qu Yuan traveled around the country, writing poetry and advocating for the unity and strength of Chu. He was deeply saddened by the corruption and greed of the officials, and he hoped that someday the king would heed his advice and lead the country to prosperity.
However, as time went by, Qu Yuan became more and more despondent. He saw the country he loved falling apart, and he felt powerless to stop it. In despair, he threw himself into the Miluo River on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in 278 BC.
The people who respected Qu Yuan were devastated by his death. They raced to their boats and searched the river for his body. They also threw rice dumplings into the river to honor his spirit and keep the fish from eating his body.
This practice continued every year on the anniversary of Qu Yuan's death, and it became known as the Dragon Boat Festival. Today, the festival is celebrated with dragon boat races, eating zongzi (rice dumplings), wearing perfume pouches and hanging calamus and wormwood. It is a time for people to remember Qu Yuan's patriotism and sacrifice, and to celebrate their love for their country and each other.
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