Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival
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In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0887766560
ISBN13:9780887766565
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:Tundra Books (NY)
Length:24 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.1" x 11.8"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Related Subjects
Asia Biographies Children's Children's Books History Holidays & Celebrations Non-religiousCustomer Reviews
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An exciting festival time.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This is the story of the cultural and historical origins of the dragon boat festival celebrated in China and by the Chinese around the world. Dragon boats represent the effort of villagers to protect the spirit of one of the emperor's advisors who drowned himself in the river. Many other legends accompany this festival, including the story of a nightmare from an emperor in the 700's who dreamed of a ghost. This book provides a nice overview of the legends and customs from the past and the celebrations today of this exciting festival time.
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