Rice dumplings, also known as zongzi, are a traditional Chinese dish made of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo, leaf or reed packets. They have a distinct spherical shape and chewy texture. They are commonly eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival in China, which falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month (around May or June). Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to help you draw a rice dumpling:
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Start by drawing a shape like a triangle for the main body of the rice dumpling.
Add diagonal lines across the body of the rice dumpling.
Add some sets of short lines to create the texture.
Color this rice dumpling. Do you want to eat one?
Materials Recommended
- Marker Paper, Printer Paper or Sketchbook
- Pencil or Sharpie, and Electric Pencil Sharpener
- Markers or Crayons
