Foreign participants make Zongzi during the "Zongzi World Cup" competition in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on May 24, 2014. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

Dozens of foreign people from as far away as Norway, Great Britain and the United States have taken part in a "Zongzi World Cup" competition in South China's Guangzhou city.

Zongzi, a glutinous rice dumpling, is a traditional snack in China made to help celebrate the dragon boat festival.

Before the contest, the foreign participants underwent a quick training course.

Dong Heng is one of the trainers.

"When making Zongzi, the process of selecting the rice and leaves is very important, because the two are the main raw ingredients. In the Cantonese style of making Zongzi, we choose winter leaves and fresh bamboo leaves from Zhaoqing. Because both leaves are large and green, they excentuate the fragrance of the Zongzi."

For those who took part, the event is considered a chance to absorb some Chinese culture.

"Today is a great day for me. Participating in this cookery contest I can say it just became my habit...every Saturday someway in different classes and cooking Chinese. I can say after two years I can be a really really proficient Chinese kitchen."

This year's dragon boat festival falls on June 2nd.

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