端午节, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It commemorates the life and death of the famous poet and statesman 屈原 (Qu Yuan), who drowned himself in the Miluo River to protest against corruption. The festival is marked by various customs, including dragon boat races and the preparation of 粽子 (zongzi), which are sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. During the festival, families often gather to enjoy the festivities and honor their ancestors. The dragon boat races symbolize teamwork and strength, while the zongzi are eaten as a way to remember 屈原. The holiday is not only a time for celebration but also a moment to reflect on loyalty and patriotism in Chinese culture.