Tranditional(Dragon Boat) Festival Rigid Boxes．May 5th To Celebrate The Dragon Boat Festival

May 5th, the Dragon Boat Festival is here, and it's time for another round of passionate debates between the advocates of various types of zongzi from the North and South!

Since it's commonly known as the Zongzi Festival, let's explore the differences between the regional zongzi varieties aside from the well-known northern and southern ones, including the central zongzi !  (not to be confused with waterfront breakwaters)

★ Northern Zongzi
Cooked rice and ingredients mixed together and then steamed, resulting in distinct rice grains and a subtle fragrance from the cassia leaves. Some people say northern zongzi is like a wrapped version of sticky rice. 

★ Southern Zongzi
Raw rice with filling boiled together, creating a dense, chewy texture and a strong aroma from the bamboo leaves. 

★ Central Zongzi 
Combines the techniques of both northern and southern zongzi. Soaked glutinous rice is drained and stir-fried with the filling, then steamed until tender, creating a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Top it off with Dongquan chili sauce for an authentic central zongzi experience.

There are many other amazing hidden varieties, such as Hakka zongzi, alkaline zongzi, etc. No matter the type, all zongzi are delicious, and we believe everyone can find their favorite.

Now that we've briefly introduced zongzi, it's essential to remember that apart from commemorating Qu Yuan and partaking in cultural activities like eating zongzi and dragon boat racing, the Dragon Boat Festival is also an excellent time for gift-giving. At this time, gift box packaging design becomes crucial, adding a personal touch to your zongzi gifts. We've compiled some outstanding Dragon Boat Festival packaging designs to showcase how design can make gift-giving more heartfelt and meaningful.

Whimsical and Fun, "Dragon Zongzi" Takes the Stage

This playful corrugated box, inspired by the homophonic play on grand and dragon zongzi, features a steamer-shaped design. Showcasing the brand's signature Cantonese square zongzi through illustrations, the auspicious dragon presents the zongzi in a lively and eye-catching manner.

  • Corrugated cardboard is used to increase structural durability and provide product protection. 
  • Spot gloss treatment enhances the visual depth and richness.


Sweetheart Icy Zongzi, a refreshing summer treat

This sweet zongzi stands out amidst the savory zongzi competition. The design features a predominant green color, representing the zongzi itself. The unique octagonal tulip gift box contains smaller boxes shaped like zongzi, with different colors corresponding to various flavors. This creates a sense of carrying a basket filled with zongzi.

  • Special octagonal box shape
  • Zongzi-shaped structural design
  • Anti-freezing coating applied to the packaging, ensuring the product remains fresh when frozen.


Wholehearted Affection, Dragon Boat Festival Gift

One, two! One, two! Row forward!
This design directly combines the dragon boat and bamboo basket shapes for the tulip gift box. The inner box features zongzi leaves as the main visual, perfectly showcasing the spirit of the Dragon Boat Festival culture!

  • Dragon boat combined with the bamboo basket shape 
  • Unique embossing creates a dragon boat form 
  • Raffia rope paired with a small tag adds a delicate touch to the gift box 
  • Spot gloss finishing enhances the overall texture


Elegant and Refined, Oriental Flavor 

This zongzi gift box features a purple color scheme with a delicate corrugated bottom carrier design, paired with a black carrying rope. It's a generous and elegant choice for festive gifting. The addition of scented sachets and tassel accessories enhances the luxurious and refined Oriental flavor.

We believe that after seeing these various gift boxes, you'll have a different perspective on gifting! Through the creativity and clever design of these boxes, heartfelt gifting is made possible. Remember to consume zongzi in moderation to maintain good health! Wishing everyone a delightful Dragon Boat Festival!