The steps for tying triangle rice dumplings are as follows:

Material preparation: rice dumpling leaves, rope.

1. After the triangular rice dumpling bag is formed, put the rope on the top of the triangular rice dumpling.

2. Wrap the long rope around the bottom of the rice dumpling, pass it through a circle, and pull it tightly, then turn the rice dumpling over and tie the dead buckle. The loose buckle will be easy to open when cooking.

3. Then cut it with scissors.

4. The rope binding of the triangular rice dumpling is completed.

The origin and symbolic meaning of triangular rice dumplings

1. The origin of triangular rice dumplings

According to legend, the origin of triangular rice dumplings is closely related to the ancient Chinese patriotic poet Qu Yuan. According to legend, Qu Yuan was a wise minister and great poet of the Chu State during the Warring States Period. His loyalty and patriotism to the Chu State were admirable. After Qu Yuan heard that his country was invaded during his exile, he threw himself into the river in despair to express his worry and longing.

In order to prevent fish and shrimp from devouring Qu Yuan's body, people threw rice dumplings into the river to enrich the food in the river for drinking. At the same time, they also used dragon boats to drive away poisonous water insects from fish and shrimp. In order to commemorate Qu Yuan, people began to make triangular rice dumplings and throw them into the river every Dragon Boat Festival to pray for safety and ward off evil spirits.

2. The symbolic meaning of triangular rice dumplings

(1) Sacrifice and commemoration: Zongzi is a kind of food used to worship ancestors. On the day of Dragon Boat Festival, people often put rice dumplings on In front of family temples or ancestral graves, people express respect and commemoration to their ancestors.

(2) Exorcise evil spirits and avoid evil: According to legend, the Dragon Boat Festival is to commemorate the poet Qu Yuan. People will row dragon boats and eat rice dumplings on this day. Among them, the custom of eating rice dumplings is said to be to commemorate Qu Yuan. Throw yourself into the river to avoid the poisonous water snakes. Therefore, people believe that eating rice dumplings can ward off evil spirits and protect health and safety.

(3) Unity and blessing: Zongzi is made of fillings such as yellow rice and glutinous rice wrapped in zong leaves, and sometimes bean paste, meat and other flavors are added. The form of the package symbolizes unity and harmony, and the process of eating the rice dumplings also symbolizes the importance of family reunion and affection. While enjoying Zongzi, people also convey blessings and good wishes to family and friends.