The shape of rice dumplings in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province is different from that in other places, and its shape is rectangular. There are many kinds of zongzi, such as fresh meat, bean paste, eight treasures and chicken zongzi. Jiaxing's zongzi also has a special title: Zongzi King. Its zongzi is unique from the selection of materials, production and cooking.
Jiaxing people usually put a piece of fat when they wrap zongzi, and they cook the fat badly. After the zongzi is cooked, the oil of the fat penetrates into the glutinous rice, which is delicious, fat but not greasy, and has a strong meat flavor, which makes you memorable.
The main brands of Jiaxing Zongzi are Wufangzhai Zongzi, Zhenzhen Laolao Zongzi and Sanzhenzhai Zongzi. Wufangzhai Zongzi is known as the "King of Zongzi in the South of the Yangtze River". It is refined according to the traditional formula, and the selection of materials is very particular. The meat zongzi is made of fine white glutinous rice, lean hind legs and Huizhou Fu Ruo, while the sweet zongzi is made of fine red beans "Dahongpao", which is refined through many processes such as batching, seasoning, dressing and cooking.
China Jiaxing Zongzi Festival is held in Jiaxing in early summer every year. Zongzi manufacturers from all over the country gather in Jiaxing to carry out a series of cultural activities of Zongzi, including Zongzi Challenge Competition, Zongzi Making Performance, Baizong Banquet, visit to Zongzi Museum and Dragon Boat Race.