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Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival

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Customs of the Dragon Boat Festival

A protrait of Zhong Kui. [Photo by Hu Weiguo/Asianewsphoto]

 

Hanging the image of Zhong Kui

Zhong Kui is a famous exorcist. His picture, a fierce-looking male brandishing a magic sword, is hung up in Chinese houses in order to scare away evil spirits and demons, especially during Dragon Boat Festival.

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