Fête des bateaux-dragons 2016
Today marks the first day of the Dragon Boat Festivals observed in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and a host of other countries in east Asia and beyond. The Dragon Boat races are part of the "double fifth" festival, or Duanwu, which is held on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. These boats are carved from wood and hold a team of 22: twenty paddlers, one "sweep' who steers the boat, and one "caller" using a drum to keep time.
The boats often have a dragon head carved into the bow of the boat and symbolize the energy and power of the dragon rising from the river — part of the legend of Qu Yuan. To honor this ancient tale, part of today's tradition is sharing zongzi, or sticky rice wrapped in leaves or reeds. Doodler Alyssa Winans showed our Dragon Boat's enthusiasm for these delicious snacks in today's doodle.
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