Chinese traditions

About Surf Soup Dragon Boat Race Festival: Celebrating Asian Culture and Making Zongzi

Surf Soup Dragon Boat Race Festival: Celebrating Asian Culture and Making Zongzi
Welcome to Unity Cove on Surf Soup Island, where adventure, tradition, and delicious food come together in a heartwarming tale!

Koa, Little Donna, and their friends can’t wait for the Dragon Boat Festival, a time of teamwork, friendship, and cultural celebration. But when their dragon boat suddenly comes to life—with not one, but two playful and mischievous dragon heads—chaos ensues! Will they learn to work together in time for the big race?

Guided by Little Donna’s grandmother, the friends discover the legend of Qu Yuan, the origins of the festival, and the art of making Jung (zongzi), the beloved sticky rice dumplings. As they struggle to unite their dragon boat, they also learn the deeper meaning of forgiveness, resilience, and friendship.

Filled with vibrant storytelling, cultural wisdom, and a fun recipe for making Jung, this book is a perfect way for young readers and families to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival and explore Asian traditions through an exciting and meaningful adventure.

📖 Perfect for readers ages 5-10

🎉 Great for classrooms, cultural education, and festive reading

🥟 Includes a step-by-step recipe for making Jung (zongzi)

Join Koa, Little Donna, and their friends on a thrilling dragon boat journey—where the true victory lies not in winning the race, but in the friendships and traditions that last a lifetime.
The Dragon boat Festival is also known as: “Duanwu Festival” (端午节)