Zongzi is a glutinous rice dumpling wrapped with fresh leaves that are eaten to mark Dragon Boat Festival, a major holiday in China. We visit Emeishan, a mountainous village in Sichuan, to find out how to find the right wrapping leaves and hand make the best zongzi.

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Producer: Tiffany Ip
Script: Yoyo Chow
Videographer: Patrick Wong
Editor: Gavin Wong
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña

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