I’d like to talk about a traditional festival that’s just around the corner, and it’s called Dragon Boat Festival.

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And it falls on?the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which is somewhere around June. Just to give you an idea, this year it’s celebrated on June 22nd.

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This annual festival dates back to?over two thousand years ago and it commemorates?a poet named Qu Yuan, who died for the country.

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Each year, it’s traditional for?us to?eat Zongzi, which is made of sticky rice wrapped in long leaves. There are also a variety of Zongzi fillings to?choose from, ranging from dried dates to meat.

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There has also been an?ongoing “debate”?on?which flavor is more legit, sweet or savory. I think both taste good, but my bestie Mary would be disgusted at?the very idea of savory zongzi.

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That’s why for me the best part of the day?would be to blatantly enjoy a savory one in front of her just to be annoying. It’s a very personal tradition?that I follow?each year with my best buddy/ roommate.

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But more common traditions?would include?having a family?get-together, which I used to do back when I was little. I still remember having a large family dinner?featuring?a lot of traditional dishes like fish, duck eggs and Chinese pastries. And we’d spend?great quality time?together.

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Some families would also include?watching or even joining dragon boat race as part of their celebration, but for us, we’ve only ever watched it on TV.

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So overall I enjoy the festival because it’s a great time to bond with loved ones?and enjoy some traditional foods. Not to mention the three days off we can get from the Dragon Boat holiday, where we get to go on a short trip to relax and unwind.??