How Zongzi Leaves Helped a Village Grow Prosperous 🌿
Have you ever heard of zongzi? They’re delicious sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves, and they’re especially popular during the Dragon Boat Festival in China! 🐉🎏
In a little place called Yashipu Village in Hainan Province, the villagers have a special connection to these tasty treats. Why? Because they grow the leaves used to wrap the zongzi!
For many years, the villagers of Yashipu have been cultivating zongzi leaves under their rubber trees. They have about 45 hectares (that’s like 84 football fields!) of zongzi leaves. Every year, they harvest around six million leaves! 😲🌿
What’s so special about their leaves? They’re big, flexible, and smell amazing! That makes them perfect for wrapping zongzi. People love them so much that sometimes there’s more demand than the villagers can supply, especially when the Dragon Boat Festival is near.
By growing and selling these zongzi leaves, the villagers have seen their incomes grow. In fact, they earn six times more now than they did ten years ago! This has helped them build better houses, send their kids to school, and live happier lives. 😊🏡📚
The story of Yashipu Village shows how something as simple as a leaf can make a big difference. Maybe next time you enjoy a zongzi, you’ll think of the hardworking villagers who grew the leaves that make them so special! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
