Chinas vastness surpasses all expectations for those who visit. The scale and diversity of the country creates amazing sights and scenery. Tropical and cold climates coexist with rural folklore and modern townships portraying an exciting developing nation.
Beijing as the capital of China offers an entry into countrys rich history and contemporary effects. Shopping and other entertainment options mingle with historical dynasties and sights. Chinas emergence as one of the worlds powerful nations is portrayed in Beijings majestic skyscrapers existing with bustling arcades.
A traditional Chinese festival that is held yearly is the Duan Wu also known as the Dragon Boat festival. Usually taking place in the months of May or June, this holiday is celebrated with much fanfare and is deeply embedded in Chinese culture spanning over 2000 years. Competitions and boat races are the activities that are exuberantly organized and dumplings known as Zongzi shared during this period.
The regatta is the highlight of the festival. Hundreds of beautifully decorated and multi-coloured boats prepare for months before the event. Each boat consists of a dragon head in the front of the boat that is open mouthed, while the rear portrays the scaly tail. Each vessel consists of a drummer in front together with the flag catcher. The entire race is an uproar of drumbeats with the the team that is able to grab the flag first, at the end of the course declared as the winner.
Historically, the festivals origins can be traced to the great Chinese poet, Qu Yuan, whose demise heralded the event. A specialty wine known as realgar is consumed as a popular custom during the race period. While specially embellished silk purses lined with spices are carried to ward malicious forces, as is the custom to display images of Zhong Kui, a mythological figure. All these traditions are followed during the period of the race for an auspicious phase. This popular sporting occasion draws large numbers of spectators with races occurring in countries such as Hong Kong and even Taiwan.
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