NewzChinese archaeologists have discovered what is described as a 2,200-year-old ancestor of the zongzi, a traditional rice dumpling consumed during the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
The discovery ties directly into the popular cultural celebration, which takes place as the weather turns warm around June. During the festival, people across China gather to eat the famous dish, which consists of a rice dumpling with a filling wrapped in bamboo leaves prior to cooking.
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