The tradition of Zongzi is meant to remind us of a great man, Qu Yuan in Chinese history.

粽子的传统是为了纪念中国历史上一个伟大的人——屈原。

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Like our neighbour and friend, Dr. Yuan Longping was a kind and caring man.

像我们的邻居和朋友一样，袁隆平博士是一个善良和关心他人的人。

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Yuan was not only a great scientist but also a talented man.

袁先生不仅是一位伟大的科学家，也是一位有才华的人。

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The hero who is celebrated varies by region: the romantic poet Qu Yuan is venerated in Hubei and Hunan Provinces, Wu Zixu (an old man said to have died while slaying a dragon in Guizhou Province) in South China, and Yan Hongwo in Yunnan Province among the Dai community.

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