In the streets of China, it's common to see old men playing Go and Chinese chess at street-side tables as crowds of onlookers gather. But in one city in China this week, hundreds of children turned the tables and put their minds to the test.

This week, schools and companies across China closed for three days to see the annual dragon boat festival. But in Xiamen city, instead of relaxing, hundreds of children gathered to try their hands at competitive chess.

The "Star of Hope Cup" tournament saw more than 200 pint-sized chess prodigies battling it out to check mate each other. The tournament is Xiamen's largest children's chess tournament ever.

Roseann Lake invites Lin Zhong, a Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef, to make Zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival. After fumbling through a few rounds of bamboo leaves and jujube berries, they discuss the differences between Chinese snacks and Western desserts. Watch as a few seasoned zongzi-making Beijingers show them how to fold, pack, pinch, and wrap these famed snacks, which require a deceptively large amount of skill and dexterity to make!

Roseann Lake invites Lin Zhong, a Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef, to make Zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival. After fumbling through a few rounds of bamboo leaves and jujube berries, they discuss the differences between Chinese snacks and Western desserts. Watch as a few seasoned zongzi-making Beijingers show them how to fold, pack, pinch, and wrap these famed snacks, which require a deceptively large amount of skill and dexterity to make!

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Dianshan Lake is the perfect combination of natural beauty and entertainment.  Cultural attractions as well as entertainment facilities conveniently surround the lake, make Dianshan Lake a perfect family and friends getaway.  The highlight event at Dianshan Lake is the International Dragon Boat Festival held every summer.  Learn about the exciting options this place has to offer and why thousands of visitors come to Dianshan Lake every summer!