The cultural roots endure: The inheritance of Chinese culture in the Dragon Boat Festival
The cultural roots of the Dragon Boat Festival and feelings of love for family and country, inheriting Qu Yuan's spirit and the excellent traditional Chinese culture Experience how the national spirit nourishes contemporary development, click to learn about the cultural power behind the Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is an important traditional festival of the Chinese nation, carrying profound cultural memory and a sense of homeland and country. On June 19, CCTV News Client published “A MicroObservation on Current Affairs Cultural Roots, Endless Vitality,” which begins with General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important remarks on China’s excellent traditional culture and looks back at the national spirit and cultural depth embodied by the Dragon Boat Festival.
The article notes that the spirit embodied by Qu Yuan—patriotism and concern for the people, adherence to truth, and an unyielding refusal to submit even in the face of death—has spanned thousands of years and still inspires people today to take responsibility and make contributions in work and life. Whether in rural revitalization, scientific and technological breakthroughs, or ordinary jobs, patriotic sentiment is driving a resonance between individual aspirations and national development.
The article also points out that customs such as dragon boat racing, making zongzi, and hanging mugwort during the Dragon Boat Festival have continued to this day, reflecting the vitality of China’s excellent traditional culture. Traditional festivals are increasingly reaching the world in new ways, becoming an important symbol of the charm of Chinese culture and providing spiritual support for the development of contemporary China.