Dragon Boat Festival Revised
As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival holds profound historical and cultural significance. The Dragon Boat Festival was originally a summer festival to get rid of plague, and later it was used as a festival in memory of Qu Yuan. Dragon boat racing symbolizes unity and perseverance; eating zongzi represents harmony and prosperity; drinking realgar wine symbolizes health and safety; hanging calamus represents protection and anticipation.
When I think about the Dragon Boat Festival, a particularly memorable moment from my high school years stands out. Unfortunately, for some reason, my school didn't grant us a holiday for this festival, and as a result, I hadn't been home for quite some time. The homesickness grew stronger each day, and one day, I called my family. Occasionally, I mentioned that I missed the delicious rice dumplings we had at home.The very next day, my mom called to let me know that she had the rice dumplings ready for me. As I walked out of the school gates, the familiar scent of the fragrant rice dumplings wafted towards me, instantly transporting me back to the cozy kitchen at home. I was shocked and deeply moved by this unexpected gesture.I learned later that upon hearing my mention of the rice dumplings, my grandma had woken up at the crack of dawn, around five o'clock, to start preparing the zongzi.
The aroma of the steaming rice, the sweetness of the red bean filling, and the earthy scent of the bamboo leaves all combined to create a scent that was uniquely homely and comforting. My mother, who had just finished her work, had then driven all that way to bring them to me.Holding the warm package in my hands, I felt a sense of warmth spread throughout my body. It wasn't just the temperature of the food; it was the love and care that my family had poured into these simple rice dumplings. Each bite brought me closer to home, reminding me of the countless memories we shared around the dining table.I was truly moved by their thoughtfulness and consideration. Even my smallest remark had been kept in their hearts, and they had gone through all this trouble to make me feel better. That day, I realized once again that my family was indeed the best family in the world!So I celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival at home this year. I have bought tickets in advance and I just want to accompany my family.
I made zongzi with my family this Dragon Boat Festival. We did preparation work together, including preparing glutinous rice, bamboo leaves and pork. Then we sat together to make zongzi, wrapping glutinous rice and pork in the bamboo leaves, tying them tight with strings. The process of making zongzi bring your family together. Not only did it strengthen cooperation and communication among family members, but it also bridges the distance between us.