Title: The Historical Origin of the Dragon Boat Festival and the Formation of Its Customs
Abstract: Based on the ancient idea of four seasons and by tracing back the origin of the name of Dragon Boat Festival,the investigation of its relevant customs like taboos in May,proves that the formation of its customs has gone through a slow process.It accomplishes the natural conversion from a simple taboo to a comprehensive festival and finally takes its shape in Wei,Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties.Hence,it is a result of merging of customs in North and South.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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