It’s summer again in China and many expatriates will join locals in eating Zongzi stuffed with different fillings. But why does the whole nation eat Zongzi to celebrate the Dragon Boast Festival? What does the festival mean and how is it related to a snake nymph called Bai Suzhen? Check out the video to learn more stories around the festival.

Executive producer: Cao Jun

Planner: Wu Qiong

Cast: Nadia Aleo, Elisa Nigris

Cameramen: Zheng He, Zheng Qian

Film editors: Zheng He, Zheng Qian

Designers: Wang Di, Chen Qihan

Special thanks to School of Journalism, Fudan University

Presenter: International Economy & Culture Exchange Center, Eastday