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STORY

FOOD

ACTIVITIES

CUSTOMS

GAME

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What are some other 

Dragon Boat Festival customs? 

It is said that letting children wear a perfume bag during the

Dragon Boat Festival will

protect them from harm.

Wearing a Perfume Bag

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Hanging Mugwort Leaves at the Door

It is said that hanging mugwort leaves at one's door during Dragon Boat Festival will bless one with a healthy body.

Applying Realgar

on One's Face

It is said that applying realgar one children's faces during the Dragon Boat Festival can drive away poisonous insects and bring one peace and fortune.

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Did You Know?

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​Japan: In 1948, the Japanese Government officially set the 5th day of the 5th month in the lunar calendar as Children's Day, one of Japan's five largest celebrations.

Korea: Koreans view the Dragon Boat Festival as a celebration, where they worship the skies. Hence, the Dragon Boat Festival is known as the 'Deity's Day' to Koreans.

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Play this game to check your own understanding of the Dragon Boat Festival!

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©2020 Chinese Studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,

Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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