Zhong Kui is a legendary figure who defeats ghosts. In the old days, people in China used to hang a picture of Zhong Kui in their homes during the Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. The picture of Zhong Kui was supposed to ward off evil spirits. But who was Zhong Kui, and why did people believe he could get rid of ghosts?
