4、lTherearemanylegendsabouttheevolutionofthefestival,themostpopularofwhichisincommemorationofQuYuan(340-278BC).He was a good and respected man, but becauseofthe misdeeds of jealous rivals he eventuallyfell intodisfavor in the emperor's court. Unable to regain t
5、he respect of the emperor,in his sorrow Qu Yuan threw himself intothe Miluo river.Afterhisdeath,thepeopleofChucrowdedtothebankoftherivertopaytheirrespectstohim.Peoplethrewintothewaterzongziandeggstodivertpossiblefishorshrimpfromattackinghisbody.TheCustomsHangi