Dragon Boat Festival

Discover Hong Kong’s fishing village roots and celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival at the “fragrant harbor” of Aberdeen.

Discover the taste of Dragon Boat Festival 2025 with creative and classic rice dumplings from MICHELIN-recommended hotels and restaurants.

Helmed by two youngsters, the new Bib Gourmand entry strives to bring nostalgic cheap eats – from Sai Kwan-style lai fun to deep-fried rice dumplings -- to Hong Kong.

Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar and marks the arrival of summer. Today, the festival is celebrated with dragon boat races and rice dumplings, which differ in fillings and flavours depending on local customs. Modern rice dumplings feature plenty of different ingredients and come in a variety of sweet and savoury flavours, but glutinous rice is always one of the main ingredients. Enjoy this tasty and hearty festive treat with a cup of Chinese tea.

What’s the difference between Cantonese and Shanghainese rice dumplings? Read on for the Shanghainese rice dumpling’s origin story and reinterpretations by MICHELIN restaurants.

MICHELIN restaurants at various Hong Kong hotels are celebrating the traditional festival with their own rice dumpling creations.

Let's start with the three types of Cantonese rice dumplings you should know.