空中英语教室 06/07/2008 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

发布: 2008-6-08 12:19 | 作者: candle | 来源: 大风车中英文门户网站社区

FESTIVALS(2)
龍舟慶端午DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
為什麼許多人熱鬧慶祝這個歷史悠久的中華節慶?












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candle (2008-6-08 12:19:38)
candle (2008-6-08 12:27:46)
Colorful boats, beating drums and cheering crowds get people excited about Dragon Boat Festival. Officially, it falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. But an Internet search reveals celebrations all the way from May through October.
Legend says that the festival began in honor of one of China's firstgreat poets, Qu Yuan (屈原). He served in the government and waswell-known for his honesty. Through his poetry, he expressed a deep love for his country.