The Origin of Dragon Boat Race

Origin of Dragon Boat Race: Dragon Boat Race originated in the Warring States Period. After the death of Qu Yuan on the fifth day of May, fishermen rowed back and forth to salvage Qu Yuan's real body, rowing boats to disperse the fish in the river and prevent the fish from eating Qu Yuan's body. Gradually, people row dragon boats on the fifth day of May every year to commemorate Qu Yuan.

The Origin of Dragon Boat Race

Dragon boat race is one of the customs of China Dragon Boat Festival, and it is also one of the most important folk activities.

"Dragon Boat Race" is a custom that existed during the Warring States Period. During the Warring States period, people carved dragon-shaped canoes with drums and played race games to entertain gods and people.

In the past, people would hold various sacrificial ceremonies and commemorative ceremonies before the dragon boat race to pray for a bumper harvest in agriculture, good weather, evil spirits, prosperous disasters and all the best.