The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month in the lunar calendar. This festival is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and holds significant historical and cultural importance. One of the most widely accepted theories about the origins of the Dragon Boat Festival is its commemoration of Qu Yuan, a renowned poet and statesman of the ancient Chu State during the Warring States period (475-221 BC). Qu Yuan was known for his literary才华, his patriotic fervor, and his unyielding commitment to his country despite facing political turmoil and eventual exile. His tragic death on the 5th day of the 5th month is believed to have led to the establishment of the festival as a way to honor his memory and to express sorrow for his loss. The festival is marked by various customs and activities, the most iconic of which is the dragon boat race. These races are held on rivers and involve teams paddling elaborately decorated boats to the rhythm of drums, symbolizing the mythological search for Qu Yuan’s body. Additionally, people engage in other traditions such as eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves), hanging mugwort and calamus, and drinking realgar wine, all of which are believed to have protective qualities against disease and evil spirits, especially during the hot and humid summer months. The Dragon Boat Festival, therefore, not only serves as a tribute to Qu Yuan but also as a vibrant celebration of Chinese heritage, unity, and cultural identity.