In memory of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, in order to prevent Qu Yuan's body from being eaten by fish and shrimp, residents threw a lot of rice (zongzi) wrapped in bamboo leaves into the river and competed to find Qu Yuan's body.

Second, Cao E found his father's body.

Cao E, a dutiful daughter of the Eastern Han Dynasty, died because Cao Fu threw herself into the river. /kloc-when she was 0/4 years old, she cried by the river. 17 days later, Cao Fu's body is still missing. She threw herself into the river on May 1 day, and five days later, the two bodies closed and floated, and were sacrificed by the villagers.

Third, the legend of the white snake

Legend has it that Empress White Snake married Xu Xian in return for her kindness. It is said that on the Dragon Boat Festival, the white snake drank realgar wine, which was almost snake-shaped. It is a famous folk drama, together with The Legend of the White Snake in Fahai and the flooded Jinshan Temple.

Fourth, the anniversary of Wu Zixu's death.

Legend has it that after Wu Zixu helped Wu attack Chu, He Lv died and Fu Cha succeeded to the throne, winning a great victory. Ju Jian, the King of Yue, invited him to make peace and Wu Zixu fought the main battle. Fu Cha did not listen, but listened to the treacherous court official and committed suicide for Wu Zixu. On May 5th, he threw the body into the river. After that, people offered sacrifices to Wu Zixu on the Dragon Boat Festival.