TranslationofDragonBoatFestivalPoemintoEnglish

Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. It is a time to commemorate the ancient poet Qu Yuan and to ward off evil spirits by racing dragon boats and eating sticky rice dumplings.

Here is a famous poem about Dragon Boat Festival by the renowned poet Su Shi, translated into English:

Poem Title: Ode to Dragon Boat Festival

Amidst the fifth month's scented breeze, the dragon boats race on the river, In the waves, the rowers' oars beat like thunder, a sight to make the heart quiver. The drums resound, the flags flutter, as we cheer with all our might, To honor Qu Yuan's sacrifice, on this day so bright.

Sticky rice dumplings, wrapped in leaves, a delicacy to savor, Filled with meat and beans, a treat for all to favor. We eat and drink, we laugh and play, in the festival's joyful din, Remembering our history, our culture, the spirit within.

So let us celebrate this day, with dragon boats and song, Remembering the past, where we all belong. For in this festival, we find unity and cheer, Happy Dragon Boat Festival, to all far and near!

May this translation of the Dragon Boat Festival poem by Su Shi help you appreciate the beauty and significance of this traditional Chinese holiday in English.