Culture insider: 7 things to know and do during Dragon Boat Festival
Updated: 2014-05-30 07:10
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Hanging the image of Zhong Kui
Zhong Kui is a famous exorcist. His picture, a fierce-looking male brandishing a magic sword, used to be hung up in Chinese houses in order to scare away evil spirits and demons, especially during Dragon Boat Festival.
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A picture of Zhong Kui [Photo/henanart.com] |
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