Celebrating Traditional Culture: SRYLED Team’s Dragon Boat Festival Festivities

On the warm and auspicious Dragon Boat Festival, teams from SRYLED gathered together joyfully to celebrate this deeply meaningful traditional holiday. As a company dedicated to corporate culture and team development, SRYLED strives not only to convey the essence of traditional culture during festive celebrations but also to enhance collaboration and communication among teams, fostering a harmonious and positive work environment.

Origin of the Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s traditional and important holidays, observed on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month each year. Originating from commemorating the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, who drowned himself in the Miluo River on May 5th, 278 BC. To prevent his body from being eaten by fish and shrimp, people threw zongzi wrapped in bamboo leaves into the water and raced dragon boats to drive away evil spirits. Today, the Dragon Boat Festival remains a holiday marked by traditions such as making zongzi, racing dragon boats, and hanging Artemisia argyi, all in reverence to ancestors. In modern society, while laws and festival customs have evolved, the core values and spirit of the festival remain intact. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, families, communities, and companies gather to celebrate this traditional holiday, enjoying moments of reunion and expressing respect for ancestors. Qu Yuan’s spirit of loyalty and patriotism reflects a deep affection for the country and its people, resonating with SRYLED’s emphasis on employee loyalty and teamwork. On such an important day, SRYLED organized a series of activities aimed at allowing every employee to deeply experience the charm of traditional holidays and draw strength from team cooperation.

Dragon Boat Festival Customs

Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival include dragon boat races, eating zongzi, hanging Artemisia argyi and calamus, tying five-colored silk threads, and wearing sachets. These traditional activities not only have rich cultural connotations but also reflect people’s desires for health and happiness. Dragon boat races commemorate Qu Yuan and highlight teamwork. Eating zongzi symbolizes every household’s longing for reunion, while Artemisia argyi and calamus are believed to ward off evil and ensure safety. Tying five-colored silk threads and wearing sachets are special expressions of care and blessings for children.

Making Zongzi

At SRYLED, a highlight of our Dragon Boat Festival celebration is making zongzi. This traditional delicacy is made from glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. This time, we mainly prepared fillings such as salted egg yolk, fresh meat, peanuts, and red beans, combining these with glutinous rice. Everyone gathered together to learn how to make zongzi, creating an atmosphere of joy and harmony. This activity is not only about passing down skills but also serves as an excellent opportunity for team cooperation and communication, enhancing team cohesion and a sense of belonging. Each participant can feel the joy and togetherness of the holiday.

Playing Games

In addition to making zongzi, SRYLED’s Dragon Boat Festival is also a time filled with passionate friendship and friendly competition. The company prepared several small games such as candle blowing contests and ball-dropping challenges. These games not only added to the festive fun but also promoted interaction and communication among employees, strengthening team spirit. With active participation, the venue echoed with laughter and cheers, showcasing the unity and vitality of SRYLED employees.

Conclusion

The Dragon Boat Festival is not just a traditional holiday but also a moment to showcase team spirit and strengthen connections. By celebrating this festival together, we not only pay tribute to Qu Yuan but also deepen our understanding and identification with company culture. At the same time, we send our heartfelt wishes and farewells to colleagues who are soon departing for the United States to participate in the Audiovisual Technology and System Integration Exhibition. At this exhibition, we will showcase SRYLED’s latest LED display screen products. We look forward to seeing SRYLED’s LED display screen products make greater strides internationally.