'Feiniao zongzi'-making competition held in Huanjiang to celebrate Fenlong Festival

The participants display their "Feiniao zongzi" with various shapes, inciting many tourists to take photos. [Photo/hcwang.cn]

Huanjiang Maonan autonomous county in Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region held a "Feiniao zongzi"-making competition on June 24, during the Fenlong Festival, attracting 40 Maonan residents to participate.

"Feiniao zongzi" is a kind of bird-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice, meat, sesame and peanut wrapped in calamus leaves. It is an important part of Maonan culture and represents peace and happiness.

After a fierce competition, the referees evaluated the contestants' work and selected the winners.

The competition not only enlivened the festive proceedings, but also served as a perfect showcase for Maonan culture.