Children show their handmade scented sachets. (Photo/Xinhua)
Wearing scented sachets
On Dragon Boat Festival, children normally wear scented sachets stringed with five-color silk thread to ward off evil. A scented sachet is an ornament worn on the front of the dress. The sweet-smelling sachet contains cinnabar, realgar and aromatic herbs. It is usually wrapped in a silk cloth and sometimes embroidered with exquisite patterns. Multicolor silk threads are attached to the sachet as tassels, making the sachet more appealing. In some areas of China, a scented sachet is also used as a love token between young lovers.
