Case Family in Hong Kong

On Sunday past, Hong Kong celebrated Tuen Ng; this is a public holiday commemorating a special event in the history of HK. The tradition goes as follows: Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month/moon of the Chinese calendar (approximately early- to mid-June), commemorating the death of Qu Yuan, a famous Chinese poet who lived during the Warring States period. Known for his patriotism, Qu Yuan tried unsuccessfully to warn his king and countrymen against the expansionism of their Qin neighbors. When the Qin Dynasty general Bai Qi took Yingdu, the Chu capital, in 278 BC, Qu Yuan’s grief was so intense that he drowned himself in the Miluo river after penning the Lament for Ying. According to legend, rice dumplings were thrown into the river to prevent fish from eating the poet’s body. (reference: http://zique.blogsome.com/2007/08/12/glutinous-rice-dumpling/)

So, following with tradition, Dragon Boat races are held all over Hong Kong. We were able to go to the races in Sai Kung, only 20 minutes bus from us. There were lots of people, boats, and festivities. Hope you enjoy the photographs from this eventful celebration!

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