11 key words from the article (reference)
honors the memory of an event or person, especially with a ceremony
"The festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a poet who drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC."
died or was killed by being submerged in water
"The festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a poet who drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC to protest against government corruption."
to publicly express strong objection to something
"A poet who drowned himself in the Miluo River in 278 BC to protest against government corruption."
dishonest or illegal behavior, especially by people in positions of power
"A poet who drowned himself ... to protest against government corruption."
relating to the moon; based on the cycles of the moon
"The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month."
celebrations or activities that are part of a happy occasion
"The festival is a time for people to gather together to race dragon boats, eat zongzi, and enjoy other festivities."
people who paddle or row a boat
"Each team consists of 20 to 30 rowers."
made something look more attractive by adding ornaments
"The boats are decorated with colorful dragon heads and tails."
to go across or over something, such as a line or boundary
"The boats race to see who can cross the finish line first."
a type of rice that becomes soft and sticky when cooked, often used in Asian dumplings and desserts
"Zongzi are a type of sticky rice dumpling that is filled with pork, mushrooms, and other ingredients."
the different foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish
"Zongzi are a type of sticky rice dumpling that is filled with pork, mushrooms, and other ingredients all wrapped in bamboo leaves."