The Historical Background of Zongzi About the Historical Background of Zongzi

1, Zongzi has a long history. In the spring and autumn period, millet was wrapped in mushroom, water and bamboo leaves into a horn shape, which was called "horn millet"; Rice packed in bamboo tubes is sealed and baked, which is called "tube zongzi". During the Warring States Period, after San Lv, a doctor of Chu State, and Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet, committed suicide by throwing themselves into the Miluo River, people put rice in bamboo tubes to let the fish eat rice instead of biting Qu Yuan's body.

2. On the other hand, it is a sacrifice to Qu Yuan. Zongzi has always been an indispensable food for the Dragon Boat Festival. In addition to commemorating Qu Yuan, Zongzi is also considered to be related to Wu Zixu belief in Jiangsu and other places. According to local chronicles, "It is not Qu Yuan who serves Dr. Wu with zongzi in the afternoon."