As the rhythmic drumbeats of dragon boats echo across Guangdong's waterways, Daojiao Town unveils its true festival treasure: guo zheng zong. This steamed glutinous rice delicacy, wrapped in fragrant bamboo leaves, transforms kitchens into cultural workshops where generations bond over ancestral recipes.
Local resident Chen Meili shares: 'My grandmother taught me to layer five spices between the rice – each represents a blessing for health and prosperity.' Over 120 family-run workshops now supply these symbolic parcels across Asia, blending tradition with economic opportunity. The town's tourism bureau reports a 40% annual increase in culinary visitors during the festival period.
