Amidst the fragrance of mugwort, every Children’s Day is celebrated, with colorful ropes intertwined with childlike innocence. This year, this “double festival in one” spectacle is not only a clever collision of the lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar, but also a cultural feast that blends tradition and modernity.
The Loong Boat Festival is one of the four traditional festivals in China. It is held on the fifth day of the fifth day of the fifth lunar month every year. It focuses on commemorating the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, exorcising evil spirits and avoiding epidemics. The main customs include eating Zongzi, racing Loong Boat, wearing sachets, إلخ.
Children’s Day is a holiday for children all over the world, and the celebration methods of Children’s Day in different countries also have their own characteristics. It not only reflects the traditions and customs of different countries, but also exudes joy and vitality.
The encounter between Dragon Boat Festival and Children’s Day in 2025 is not only a coincidence of time, but also a continuation of cultural vitality. From scientifically validated traditional wisdom to innovative forms of parent-child interaction, this’ Double Festival Feast ‘not only revitalizes ancient customs but also leaves cultural imprints on children’s childhood. As folk custom experts said, “When children hold wormwood sachets and laugh in Loong Boat drums, the seeds of cultural inheritance have taken root quietly.”