Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate life, culture and tradition.
Dragon Boat Festival: A Celebration of Life and Culture
Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate life, culture and tradition.
The festival originated with the story of the Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who committed suicide by drowning in a river. It is believed that dragon boat races were originally held to commemorate his death and prevent evil spirits from taking his soul.
Dragon Boat Festival Activities
Today, the Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in many different ways throughout China and other parts of the world with large Chinese populations. Some of the most common activities include
Dragon Boat Racing: This is the most popular activity associated with the Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boats are long, narrow boats decorated with colorful dragon heads and tails. They are raced by a team of paddlers who try to reach the finish line first.
Eating Zongzi: Zongzi are glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. Dumplings contain various ingredients such as pork, chicken, mushrooms and beans.
The company also distributed zongzi to every employee
Drinking Xiong Huang Wine: Xiong Huang Wine is a wine made from Xiong Huang, a mineral considered to have medicinal value. It is said to help ward off evil spirits and promote good health.
Waving the Dragon Flag: The Dragon Flag is a long red banner decorated with a dragon. It is celebrated at dragon boat races and other festivals.
Dragon Boat Festival is a time when people come together to celebrate life, culture and traditions. It is a fun and festive event that people of all ages enjoy.
Z-LION’s Afternoon Tea at Dragon Boat Festival
To celebrate Dragon Boat Festival and promote a more relaxed and enjoyable work atmosphere, Z-LION recently held a company afternoon tea event. The event was a huge success as employees enjoyed delicious food, conversation and camaraderie.
Afternoon tea was served in the company lounge, which was decorated with flowers and tea cups. Employees enjoyed a variety of finger sandwiches, scones, pastries and a selection of teas.
In addition to food, afternoon tea provides an opportunity for employees to relax and socialize. Many employees used the opportunity to catch up with colleagues they hadn’t seen in a while. Others simply enjoy the opportunity to take a break from work and enjoy some great food and company.
Our company prides itself on fostering a culture in which work-life balance and employee wellness are top priorities. Events like afternoon tea are a wonderful reminder of the many benefits of working in a company where people really value each other. It’s a great way for employees to relax and socialize, and it helps promote a more positive and productive work environment. They strengthen workplace relationships, increase team spirit, and rejuvenate the mind and body.
Everyone leaves the event feeling refreshed, reconnected and inspired to get the rest of the week’s work done. After all, occasional breaks and refills are key to productivity, creativity, and maintaining a motivated team.
