Dragon boat race is the custom of Dragon Boat Festival, and it is also one of the most important folk activities of Han nationality. It is widespread in southern China, and there are also dragon boat races in cities near rivers, lakes and seas in the north, and most of them are held in the form of dragon boat rowing and dragon boat dancing.

There are many sayings about the origin of dragon boat racing, such as offering sacrifices to Cao E, Qu Yuan, water god or dragon god, which can be traced back to the Warring States period. Dragon boat race was first introduced to Japan, Vietnam, Britain and other neighboring countries, and it was the official event of Guangzhou Asian Games in 20 10. On may 23rd, 201/year, the dragon boat race was approved by the State Council and included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage list.

"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 held competitions to entertain gods and people. At this time, the dragon boat race is a semi-religious and semi-entertainment program in the ceremony.

Sacrifice to Qu Yuan is closely related to dragon boat race in Hunan and Hubei areas. Perhaps after the deaths of Qu Yuan, Cao E and Wu Zixu, local people also used soul boats to send their souls for burial, so there is this custom. But besides commemorating Qu Yuan, the dragon boat race has been given different meanings in various places.

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Dragon boat racing is also a great opportunity for many literati to capture inspiration and show their talents. For thousands of years, there are countless poems about dragon boat racing, which show the rich cultural connotation of the Dragon Boat Festival custom. These poems describe the passionate scene of dragon boat racing from different sides, leaving a beautiful scene of dragon boat racing for future generations.

In Du Jingqu by Liu Yuxi, the scene of dragon boat race in Yuanjiang and the spectacular scene of winning the Olympic bid are described in detail. Liu Yuxi accurately described the joy of the winner, the frustration of the loser, the people playing in the water and the colorful flags on the shore after the game. Huang Gongshao, a famous poet in the Song Dynasty, wrote ten songs about the Dragon Boat Festival, which also described in detail the dragon boat race in Hangzhou West Lake.

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