Dragon Boat Festival in Lisao
Li Sao is a lyric poem written by Qu Yuan, which includes a description of the Dragon Boat Festival.
"Dongli wine after dusk, free by the door. For a moment, or dance sword or practice music. I don't know who cares who enjoys it. A friend came and said,' Everyone in Shaoling knows that there are fish, especially bamboo. "I am in the West Building, and there are not many beds." Why not? "
In this description, Qu Yuan is drinking and having fun with his friends at dusk of the Dragon Boat Festival. They dance swords, sing and dance, enjoying the joy brought by this festival. Qu took this opportunity to express his yearning for Shaoling.
Qu Yuan in Nine Songs
In Nine Songs, Qu Yuan also described the Dragon Boat Festival.
"Put there _ wall in the hope of closing. I didn't see the resumption of customs, so I cried. Seeing the resumption of GATT, I was full of laughter and laughter. Well, Parr, the body is not responsible. Support your wings with your wings and drink with your wine. Bismarck's prison, don't make glue. Just do something, in my arms. Who says the river is wide and a reed hangs on it? Who is Song Yuan? "
In this description, Qu Yuan is riding on the wall and watching him re-enter. Seeing the resumption of GATT, he felt very gratified and smiled. After divination, they supported the wine vessel with grass and prayed for the safety of the livestock. Finally, he expressed his yearning for being in a foreign land.
Operation steps of Dragon Boat Festival
In addition to classical poetry, the Dragon Boat Festival also has a series of traditional customs. Here are the operating steps of the Dragon Boat Festival.
eat Zongzi
It is essential to eat zongzi on Dragon Boat Festival. Zongzi is made of glutinous rice, meat, bean paste and other ingredients, both salty and sweet. The steps of wrapping zongzi are as follows:
1. Soak glutinous rice for 1-2 hours, add proper amount of salt and stir well.
2. Cut scallops, lean meat, mushrooms and other ingredients into small pieces, and add salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, onions, ginger, garlic and other seasonings for pickling.
3. Wash the leaves, blanch them with boiling water and let them cool for later use.
4. Spread the leaves of Zongzi, add appropriate amount of glutinous rice and pickled ingredients, and add appropriate amount of sugar or salt.
5. Wrap the leaves into triangles and tie them tightly with string.
6. Put the wrapped zongzi into the pot, add appropriate amount of water and cook for 1-2 hours.
Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon boat race is one of the traditional activities of Dragon Boat Festival. A dragon boat is a long boat with a dragon pattern painted on it. The steps of the dragon boat race are as follows:
1. Each team needs a dragon boat and a rowing team.
2. The team needs pre-competition training to be familiar with the skills and rhythm of rowing.
3. Draw lots before the game to decide the departure order.
4. Be prepared before the race, including checking the state of dragon boat and paddle, and determining the race route.
After the competition starts, the team needs to paddle according to the prescribed route and strive for the first place.
Hanging wormwood
Hanging wormwood is another traditional custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. Wormwood is a kind of herb that can drive away evil spirits and filth. The steps of hanging wormwood are as follows:
1. Wash and dry wormwood.
2. Tie the wormwood into a bundle and tie it with red silk thread.
3. Hang wormwood at the door or bedside to drive away evil spirits and filth.