As the Dragon Boat Festival nears, the streets of Daojiao Town in Guangdong are buzzing with the scent of zongzi—sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. But here, these savory treats aren’t just snacks; they’re a cultural time capsule 🕰️✨.
Locals call their specialty ‘guo zheng zong’, a recipe perfected over centuries in this riverside community. Think of it like your grandma’s secret recipe, but with way more history! Families gather to fold rice, pork, and mung beans into triangular bundles, turning kitchens into laughter-filled workshops 🛶🎏.
‘It’s about connecting with our roots,’ says Chen Wei, a third-generation zongzi maker. ‘Every bite tells a story of our water town’s resilience.’ With over 10,000 zongzi produced daily ahead of the festival, Daojiao’s kitchens are basically food factories with heart ❤️.
Young entrepreneurs are also giving the tradition a modern twist, launching zongzi-themed cafes and TikTok tutorials. Meanwhile, travelers flock here for tastings, proving that ancient flavors can still trend worldwide 🌍🍴.
