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Summary
The document introduces the Dragon Boat Festival and provides comprehensive information about the history, traditions, and practices associated with the festival, including the legend of Qu Yuan, the consumption of zongzi, and the cultural significance of dragon boat races. It covers details such as the role of the drummer in setting the pace for rowers, the sizes of dragon boats, and interesting facts, like the record-breaking length of a dragon boat in Cambodia. The section also includes engaging activities, discussion questions, and insights into traditional customs like wearing a five-color braided bracelet and fragrant sachets for the festival.
Contents
- Pages 1—25: Dragon Boat Festival介绍
- Pages 26—39: Dragon Boat Festivals
Pages 1—25: Dragon Boat Festival介绍
This section introduces the reader to the Dragon Boat Festival. It covers the history of the festival, including the legend of Qu Yuan, the traditional food eaten during the festival called zongzi, and the dragon boat races that are a central part of the festivities. The content includes learning objectives, sentence frames, and activities to engage the participants in discussing and learning about the festival. Additionally, there are questions to encourage discussion and reflection on the festival’s customs and practices.
Pages 26—39: Dragon Boat Festivals
This section of the document provides information about Dragon Boat Festivities. It explains that each rowing team in dragon boat races has a drummer who sets the beat for the rowers to stroke in harmony. Dragon boats can vary in length from 40 to 100 feet, and a single team can have up to 80 rowers paddling at the same time. The document also mentions a fun fact about the largest dragon boat being 87.3 meters long in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, able to fit 179 rowers. Additionally, there are suggested activities for introducing someone to dragon boat races and discussing related questions to deepen understanding. It also delves into the traditions of wearing a five-color braided bracelet and fragrant sachets during the Dragon Boat Festival.