Once a festival is formed, it acquires a relative independence and stability, and is passed down from generation to generation. Who gives the "Dragon Boat Festival" gift, the man or the woman? To learn more about the Dragon Boat Festival, come to Huayi Network and take a look.
Who gives the "Dragon Boat Festival" gift, the man or the woman?
The man gives the "Dragon Boat Festival" gift.
"The meaning of 'Dragon Boat Festival' is that the fiancé-to-be, who has already been engaged, brings gifts to his future father-in-law's home on the Dragon Boat Festival. Therefore, it is usually the man who gives the "Dragon Boat Festival". The "Dragon Boat Festival" is a traditional folk custom in the Zhe Dong region, also known as the "Dragon Boat Gift". Originally, the "Dragon Boat Festival" had rich content and diverse forms, but over time, some complicated formalities have been discarded, making it simpler and more casual.
In the Zhe Dong area, including Ningbo, Zhoushan, and Zhenhai, the customs of the "Dragon Boat Festival" are similar but with their own differences. In the Ningbo area, the "Dragon Boat Festival" no longer specifically refers to the engaged fiancé-to-be bringing gifts to the future father-in-law's home, nor does it require carrying a basket filled with eight types of gifts and a white goose with a red top. Furthermore, it is not necessary to go on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival; it can be done at any convenient weekend before or after the festival, bringing simple gifts.
"The meaning of 'Dragon Boat Festival' is that the fiancé-to-be, who has already been engaged, brings gifts to his future father-in-law's home on the Dragon Boat Festival. Therefore, it is usually the man who gives the "Dragon Boat Festival". The "Dragon Boat Festival" is a traditional folk custom in the Zhe Dong region, also known as the "Dragon Boat Gift". Originally, the "Dragon Boat Festival" had rich content and diverse forms, but over time, some complicated formalities have been discarded, making it simpler and more casual.
In the Zhe Dong area, including Ningbo, Zhoushan, and Zhenhai, the customs of the "Dragon Boat Festival" are similar but with their own differences. In the Ningbo area, the "Dragon Boat Festival" no longer specifically refers to the engaged fiancé-to-be bringing gifts to the future father-in-law's home, nor does it require carrying a basket filled with eight types of gifts and a white goose with a red top. Furthermore, it is not necessary to go on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival; it can be done at any convenient weekend before or after the festival, bringing simple gifts.
What makes the Xuzhou zongzi special?
Xuzhou zongzi has a unique local character. In the past, Xuzhou zongzi rarely used glutinous rice, instead using millet (yellowish, slightly larger than millet, sticky) produced in the local countryside. The filling of the zongzi uses Xuzhou red dates with thin skin, thick meat, and sweet taste. Even the zongzi leaves are made from reeds growing near the Shiguhu (the predecessor of Yunlong Lake) riverside, thus forming a characteristic of good texture, sweet taste, and strong fragrance.
In terms of wrapping methods, they are mostly triangular, but also sometimes four-cornered, commonly known as "chopper zongzi". In terms of tying, they do not use bamboo needles or cotton ropes, but instead use split water plant leaves as strings, making them truly a "pure natural green food". Xuzhou housewives make zongzi bigger than southern zongzi, usually two bowls of rice in size, which is adapted to the boldness of Xuzhou people, their habit of eating and chewing large portions.
In terms of wrapping methods, they are mostly triangular, but also sometimes four-cornered, commonly known as "chopper zongzi". In terms of tying, they do not use bamboo needles or cotton ropes, but instead use split water plant leaves as strings, making them truly a "pure natural green food". Xuzhou housewives make zongzi bigger than southern zongzi, usually two bowls of rice in size, which is adapted to the boldness of Xuzhou people, their habit of eating and chewing large portions.
