The aroma of sticky rice and innovation fills the air in Zigui County, Hubei Province! 💨 With the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival) approaching on June 10, zongzi production is booming in the birthplace of ancient poet Qu Yuan – the legendary figure central to this 2,300-year-old tradition.
Workers are crafting quirky new twists on the classic pyramid-shaped dumplings, blending tradition with TikTok-worthy creativity. 🎥 Local stars? Navel orange zongzi bursting with citrusy sweetness, honey date-filled delights, and yellow peach varieties that taste like summer in a bamboo leaf. 🍊🍯🍑
These edible tributes honor Qu Yuan’s legacy while feeding modern foodie culture. As one worker laughed: ‘It’s like meal prep for history class – but way tastier!’ 📚✨
