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On the fifth day of the fifth month, the traditional Dragon Boat Festival in the lunar calendar is deeply rooted in the heritage of Chinese culture. But the Dragon Boat Festival is not unique to China, and many countries around the world celebrate similar festivals. Here, we'll look at the three countries that celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, explore their customs and how they are celebrated, and how these celebrations differ from Chinese traditions.
First, let's come to Toei, Japan. Japan introduced the Dragon Boat Festival as early as 794 AD, incorporating it into its own tradition. Initially, the festival was mainly celebrated by the aristocracy, but over time, it gradually spread to the people. In Japan, eating zongzi is also one of the main activities of the Dragon Boat Festival. Unlike in China, the Japanese hang carp flags during the Dragon Boat Festival, a completely unique tradition. They made the shape of a carp out of paper and hung it on a pole. Each household has to make it, and the number depends on the number of boys in the household. This ceremony not only symbolizes the elimination of diseases and disasters, but also carries good wishes.
Next, we fly to Vietnam in Southeast Asia. Historically, Vietnam was a vassal state of China, so Vietnam has many similarities with China, including the Dragon Boat Festival. According to historical records, Vietnam's Dragon Boat Festival originated in China, but there are other theories that the festival originated from the worship of snakes by native Vietnamese in ancient times. Regardless of origin, though, Vietnam's Dragon Boat Festival celebrations are very similar to those in China. The Vietnamese also wrap rice dumplings and hang wormwood, but they pay more attention to family reunions and celebrate more like the Chinese New Year. However, the younger generation of modern Vietnam has lost a keen interest in these traditions, and for them, the Dragon Boat Festival has become more of an opportunity to eat, drink and have fun.
Finally, let's head to South Korea. The Dragon Boat Festival celebration in Korea is different from the traditional Dragon Boat Festival in China. In Korea, the Dragon Boat Festival has its origins in agriculture. Since the fifth month of the lunar calendar is the season of high water, ancient Koreans held annual rituals to worship the gods in order to pray that the rice would not be submerged. This tradition lasted for a long time, which led to today's Dragon Boat Festival. Although the Korean Dragon Boat Festival is influenced by Chinese culture, the celebration becomes more colorful. Korea's Dragon Boat Festival events include a variety of exciting activities such as peasant dances, pitching games, long kneeling competitions, and more. The Dragon Boat Festival celebrations in Gangneung are particularly unique, with distinct traces of China. Unfortunately, however, China's Dragon Boat Festival is not listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the Dragon Boat Festival celebration in Gangneung, South Korea, was successfully listed as a World Heritage Site in 2005, which is also a wake-up call for China.
The Dragon Boat Festival, an ancient and traditional festival, has been passed down and developed around the world with its unique way of celebration. People from different countries celebrate this day in different ways, but they all pray for happiness and peace, inheriting the essence of history and culture.
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