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Taiwan: Locals queue for sticky rice dumplings ahead of Dragon Boat Festival

Video. Taiwanese queue for sticky rice dumplings ahead of Dragon Boat Fest

Updated: 23/06/2023 - 9:08 GMT+2

People in Taiwan are getting sticky fingers preparing "Zongzi" to mark the Dragon Boat Festival. The dumplings are made of glutinous rice and various fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves - a traditional Chinese dish dating back centuries.

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