Hello everyone! On June 1st 2014 We are going to learn the whole process of making Zongzi – traditional Dragon Boat Festival food – at a local organic farm in Chongming Island.
Activities
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with us!
Get a chance to learn how to make Chinese rice dumplings with different fillings such as meat, red beans, Chinese Candied Dates, and more…
Choose among many activities when you hang out in the farm: you may go to fishing or playing Mahjong or harvest the wheat or pick up some organic vegetables if you want.
Date: Sunday June 1st 2014, from 9:00 to 19:30
Reservations: 349 RMB per person (Transportation fee also included)! There is limited space so be sure to book early by emailing Karen at karen.wang@cookinshanghai.com!
Itinerary
9:00: We meet at a convenient location in Shanghai and ride to ChongMing Island.
10:30: Arrive at Chongming Island, introduction of the organic farm.
10:30-12:00: Walk around the farm, see the crops, blossom flowers, smell the soil and grass, feel the nature.
12:00-13:00: Lunch (All the vegetables and rice are organic from the farm )
13:00-13:30: Free time. ( Hanging out in the farm )
13:30-15:30: Learn how to make Zongzi.
15:30-17:30: Optional activities: harvest the wheat; or fishing or play Mahjong or drink tea and socialize with each other.
17:30-19:00: Back to Shanghai by bus.
Fee: 349 RMB per person (Transportation fee also included)! Children below the age of 8 can join free of charge. 150RMB per child for those who are above 8 years old (including 8 years old).
There is limited space so be sure to book early by emailing Karen at karen.wang@cookinshanghai.com!