The festival, falling on the 5th day of the 5th Lunar month, is called by some Chinese as the Dragon Boat Festival while others call it as Duan Wu Jie or the Poet's Day.
The legend behind the festival depicts the story of love and service for one's country.
An honest minister by the name Qu Yuan, was undermined in his efforts to fight corruption in the Chinese kingdom of Chu. Not only was his plea for reforms ignored, it also led to his banishment from Chu.
Disgraced, he drowned himself in Mi Luo River. Hundreds of fishermen searched in vain for his body. Gongs were struck to frighten the River Dragon into returning Qu Yuan and rice dumplings were thrown overboard to deter the fish from eating the body of the patriot.
yap it is still practise this days but then people seldom throw dumpling to water. Instead they throw people in to the water. Been a while since I celebrate dumpling day....coz kl no sea water. Need to go very far XD. All my friend fighting for thier life. I am nearly thrown too but luckily got distraction XD.....Thanks ....I really enjoy it haha
Below is some pics if I got it from friend and a video! Enjoy
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