Among the celebratory dishes that revolve around the Dragon Boat Festival, none are as central as the rice dumpling – or bak chang as it is fondly known in Singapore. Here are eight places in Singapore where you can savour both sweet and savoury varieties, and indulge in the spirit of the festival.

To celebrate the time-honored traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel proudly debuts our gourmet sticky rice dumpling collection with signature creations by our Cantonese veteran chefs of Li Bai restaurant. This year marks a notable launch in conjuction with the our newly renovated Li Bai’s culinary concept, bringing an ever-innovative packaging design inspired by the local folk stories alongside nostalgic flavors with contemporary enhancements.

In celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival (31 May 2025), Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel proudly unveils a branded retail item from Li Bai restaurant: authentic Cantonese zongzi, meticulously handcrafted for gifting and designed for the discerning palates of the Chinese community and lovers of fine Chinese cuisine.