For those who cannot understand why Qu Yuan committed suicide, a parallel can be drawn with Stefan Zweig, a German novelist and author of "Decisive Moments in History." Zweig fled to South America during World War II, but took his own life in 1942 due to despair over the destruction of European civilization and culture. He also wrote a book "the world of yesterday" to express his nostalgia of culture and arts of the Habsburg monarchy. Similarly, over 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan faced profound despair when the state of Chu was defeated by Qin, which later unified China in 221 BC. Qin, an unstoppable force, had already conquered three other states before Chu. Different from Stefan Zweig, Qu Yuan is not only a writer or poet, he is also a noble of Chu, a politician of Chu. Quyuan was highly utilized by the King of Chu, but ultimately exiled. Then he saw the destroy of his homeland, and committed the suicide. Although Qu Yuan was a noble of Chu, his patriotism and literary talent inspired many and earned him lasting admiration for all Chinese and all dynasties. Despite the wars between states two thousand years ago, they are belong to the same Chinese civilization. That is why, Qu Yuan became a symbol of national spirit, being admired by all Chinese descents.
Would someone explain to me where the dragon boats come into the story? I’m don’t see the correlation between searching for a body in a river, dropping food into the river as to preoccupy it’s inhabitant, and racing dragon boats. Don’t get me wrong; I love racing just as much as anyone else, but why dragon boats, and why not simply drop food into the water?
Indeed, the dragon boats appear suddenly in this video. In fact, There are at least four or five statements about the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. So far, the most influential view of the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival is to commemorate Qu Yuan. In Qu Yuan's story, people rowed dragon boats in order to scare away the fish in the river by using dragon boats to pretend to be dragons. There are also other theories such as the dragon boat commemorating the dragon totem in the lower Yangtze River region (near Shanghai). This festival later spread to the countries around China.
This is to worship ancestors. Food is used to worship ancestors. it is telling our ancestors that our lives are better now, and our ancestors should also share our achievements.
As a chinese I can tell you he pronounced it perfectly. You can say he said Qu Yuan wrongly but I've not seen anyone who's not chinese said Zongzi so authentically like a native speaker.
I'm sure european culture didn't preach values like ''Don't waste your life''''yolo'' back thousands of year ago, and what makes you think you can judge a person's action when you are in a totally different culture abd differnt time? You don't need to understand it, whether that story makes sense does not matter to this traditional festival being celebrated and patriotism being essential in chinese values.
Interesting video, I'm from England and it's good to learn about other countries cultures. We can all learn a lot from each other.
Yes，you may visit China to experience our culture more .
Modern traditions are capitalistic ideaology
At now we still celebrate The Dragon Boat Festival 🎉
Wow great 😃
I am from India and I love Chinese culture ❤
For those who cannot understand why Qu Yuan committed suicide, a parallel can be drawn with Stefan Zweig, a German novelist and author of "Decisive Moments in History." Zweig fled to South America during World War II, but took his own life in 1942 due to despair over the destruction of European civilization and culture. He also wrote a book "the world of yesterday" to express his nostalgia of culture and arts of the Habsburg monarchy.
Similarly, over 2,000 years ago, Qu Yuan faced profound despair when the state of Chu was defeated by Qin, which later unified China in 221 BC. Qin, an unstoppable force, had already conquered three other states before Chu. Different from Stefan Zweig, Qu Yuan is not only a writer or poet, he is also a noble of Chu, a politician of Chu. Quyuan was highly utilized by the King of Chu, but ultimately exiled. Then he saw the destroy of his homeland, and committed the suicide.
Although Qu Yuan was a noble of Chu, his patriotism and literary talent inspired many and earned him lasting admiration for all Chinese and all dynasties. Despite the wars between states two thousand years ago, they are belong to the same Chinese civilization. That is why, Qu Yuan became a symbol of national spirit, being admired by all Chinese descents.
是这样的，😊端午节就是用来纪念他的。
China's culture is really broad and profound.
Very interesting story!! I really like Chinese culture
Traditions binds the country together.
Traditions: practising dead peoples democracy lol
The Dragon Boat Festival originated in China, not Korea
korea was part China for thousands of years.
Happy dragon boat festival
Happy dragon boat festival 🎎
Nice
My Favorite story😭
❤️China
it is called duanwu festival in china !
Would someone explain to me where the dragon boats come into the story? I’m don’t see the correlation between searching for a body in a river, dropping food into the river as to preoccupy it’s inhabitant, and racing dragon boats.
Don’t get me wrong; I love racing just as much as anyone else, but why dragon boats, and why not simply drop food into the water?
Indeed, the dragon boats appear suddenly in this video. In fact, There are at least four or five statements about the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival. So far, the most influential view of the origin of the Dragon Boat Festival is to commemorate Qu Yuan. In Qu Yuan's story, people rowed dragon boats in order to scare away the fish in the river by using dragon boats to pretend to be dragons. There are also other theories such as the dragon boat commemorating the dragon totem in the lower Yangtze River region (near Shanghai).
This festival later spread to the countries around China.
This is to worship ancestors. Food is used to worship ancestors. it is telling our ancestors that our lives are better now, and our ancestors should also share our achievements.
Who is qu yuan?
Is not dragon boat festival.. stop saying that again
It is called a dragon boat festival.
Are you being anti-china?
In English there say like that
I’m from China
U said zong zi wrongly.
As a chinese I can tell you he pronounced it perfectly. You can say he said Qu Yuan wrongly but I've not seen anyone who's not chinese said Zongzi so authentically like a native speaker.
@@tonyyang855 True. We're proud of the way we pronounce because it tells where we are from
This clip is too surface. Dragon boat is an event not a festival. Totally no link
why did he kill himself? That’s kinda not smart
He was sad that he can't rescued the country, and don't wanna to see his country destroyed
@@jocelynchen8274 just blind yourself so you can’t see. why die? life, you get only once. don’t waste it.
I'm sure european culture didn't preach values like ''Don't waste your life''''yolo'' back thousands of year ago, and what makes you think you can judge a person's action when you are in a totally different culture abd differnt time? You don't need to understand it, whether that story makes sense does not matter to this traditional festival being celebrated and patriotism being essential in chinese values.
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4th comment? Meh, still few first.
uno revers!
Haha first comment
school kakkaoq
我是罗丽的人生态度和态度
Are u gay?
Happy dragon boat festival