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Culinary Workshop: Zongzi for Dragon Boat Festival

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Culinary Class - Zhongzi

Past eventSat., Sept. 6, 2025, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Public: $95, Members: $85

Brody Botanical Center, Ahmanson Classroom

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Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival and learn how to make your own zongzi while exploring the rich history and mythology of this delicious, bundled Chinese meal.
Classes and Workshops

Zongzi is a traditional Chinese food prepared and eaten to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. This comforting dish consists of sticky rice stuffed with a variety of sweet or savory fillings, then boiled or steamed in a bamboo leaf wrapper. Instructors Rachel and Erika will guide you through preparing the ingredients and wrapping your own zongzi.

Key Details

  • All food supplies and materials are included.
  • Recommended for adults only, but all skill levels are welcome.
  • Vegetarian and vegan-friendly options available. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions beforehand.
  • Cross-contamination with soy, nuts, gluten, and eggs is possible, those with severe allergies are advised not to attend.
  • Registration includes free admission to The Huntington after the class.

Class Details

  • Pre-made samples will be available for tasting during the class.
  • Zongzi prepared in class need to be cooked at home. This takes 3 hours on the stove or about 2 hours in an Instant Pot or similar pressure cooker. Complete directions will be provided in class.

Day of Program

  • Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 at 9:30 a.m.
  • Bring a cooler (and an ice pack if you’re traveling a long distance) to transport your zongzi home.

For questions about this event, email Joy Yamahata or call 626-405-3457.

In-Person Class Ticketing Policies

  • Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
  • To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
  • To receive a refund or request a reservation change, you must contact publicprograms@huntington.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event date will not be refunded, and reservation changes are not guaranteed. Tickets are nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for vouchers or future credit.
  • Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets when applicable.