Fragrant Rice Dumplings & Scented Sachets โ Dragon Boat Festival at Hanbridge
To let teachers and students on campus experience the festive atmosphere in advance, Hanbridge Institute specially prepared a heartwarming Dragon Boat Festival activity to welcome this traditional celebration together.

๐ DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Itโs Time for Zongzi!
When it came to zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings), we carefully prepared a variety of flavours to suit the different preferences of teachers and students:
๐ฅข Lightly sweet plain zongzi and red bean zongzi โ perfect for those who enjoy traditional and healthier tastes;
๐ฅข Pork zongzi and mushroom pork zongzi โ savoury and aromatic, evoking nostalgic memories of childhood with every bite.

๐งง DIY Dragon Boat Festival Sachets
Besides delicious dumplings, we also organised a culturally meaningful DIY perfume sachet-making session. Students could freely choose from 9 types of natural herbs, including:
๐น rose,
๐ผ jasmine,
๐ฟ cinnamon,
๐ mugwort,
๐ฑ rosemary,
๐ lavender,
๐ฌ peppermint,
and more โ to create their own unique personalised scent.
Each herb carries different benefits โ some calms the mind, others refresh or repel mosquitoes โ making the sachets both practical and symbolic.
As students crafted their sachets, they also learned about the tradition and significance behind wearing them during the Dragon Boat Festival: to ward off evil, offer blessings, and promote peace and health. Through this hands-on process, the essence of the festival quietly took root in everyoneโs hearts.



