Ah, the Dragon Boat Festival, a day filled with joy and tradition, Where dragon boats race on rivers, and sticky rice is the treat. Join us on this adventure, as we explore this special day, With a fun English nursery rhyme, just for you and your child!
Verse 1: In the month of May, when the flowers bloom and the sun shines bright, The Dragon Boat Festival comes, with its stories and its delight. We see dragon boats, long and sleek, gliding on the water’s edge, With oars that splash and splash, in a race that’s full of grace.
Chorus: Row, row, row your boat, Down the river so fast, With the dragon on board, We’ll celebrate the feast!
Verse 2: The dragon boat races are a sight to behold, With teams in red and green, their spirits high and bold. The drummers beat a rhythm, loud and clear, As the boats speed by, leaving a trail of cheer.
Chorus: Row, row, row your boat, Down the river so fast, With the dragon on board, We’ll celebrate the feast!
Verse 3: And then there’s the zongzi, a sticky rice delicacy, With bamboo leaves wrapped tight, a sweet treat for everyone’s fancy. These sticky rice dumplings come in many shapes and sizes, A symbol of luck and happiness, for all who partake.
Chorus: Row, row, row your boat, Down the river so fast, With the dragon on board, We’ll celebrate the feast!
Verse 4: The Dragon Boat Festival is also a time for remembrance, Of a great hero named Qu Yuan, who fought for his nation. He wrote poems of sorrow, as he fought for what was right, And on this day, we honor him, with our hearts so bright.
Chorus: Row, row, row your boat, Down the river so fast, With the dragon on board, We’ll celebrate the feast!
So, let’s join in the fun, and sing this rhyme with glee, As we learn about the Dragon Boat Festival, and its many treasures. A day of joy and tradition, that’s celebrated with glee, With dragon boats, sticky rice, and a story that’s never to be ignored.