1、端午节的由来(Dragon Boat Festival)
The Dragon Boat Festival, also called Double Fifth Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals, the other two being the Autumn Moon Festival and Chinese New Year.
端午节,又称为五五节,因为端午节是在农历的五月五日,是三个重要的中国节庆之一,其它两个分别是中秋节和农历新年。
2、Eating zongzi 吃粽子
Zongzi are pyramid-shaped dumplings made of glutinous rice, stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. This traditional food is popular during the Dragon Boat Festival.
粽子是用糯米做成的金字塔形的饺子,里面填有不同的馅,包在竹叶或芦苇叶里。这种传统食物在端午节期间很受欢迎。
3、Drinking realgar wine 饮雄黄酒
Realgar wine is Chinese liquor seasoned with realgar. It is a custom to drink the wine during the Dragon Boat Festival.
雄黄酒是用雄黄调味的中国酒。端午节喝酒是一种习俗。