The Zhuang ethnic group in Guangxi is whipping up a rainbow of zongzi – sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves – to celebrate the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival! In Rong’an County, locals boil petals and plants to create colorful natural dyes, transforming plain rice into vivid hues before mixing it with pork, peanuts, and water chestnuts.
This isn’t just food prep – it’s a cultural TikTok trend waiting to happen! Families bond while layering ingredients with precision, keeping traditions alive through every fold of bamboo leaves. The final creations? Edible art that honors both flavor and heritage.
One resident shared: \"Our ancestors taught us to cook with nature’s palette. Every color tells a story.\" From sunset-orange rice to emerald-green bundles, these zongzi mirror Guangxi’s lush landscapes – perfect for sharing during dragon boat races and family reunions.
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In Rong’an County, locals boil petals and plants to create colorful natural dyes, transforming plain rice into vivid hues before mixing it with pork, peanuts, and water chestnuts.
Families bond while layering ingredients with precision, keeping traditions alive through every fold of bamboo leaves. The final creations? Edible art that honors both flavor and heritage.
One resident shared: \"Our ancestors taught us to cook with nature’s palette. Every color tells a story.\" From sunset-orange rice to emerald-green bundles, these zongzi mirror Guangxi’s lush landscapes – perfect for sharing during dragon boat races and family reunions.
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