People make rice dumplings during a volunteer activity. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Civilization]

Volunteer medical staff members measure people's blood pressure. [Photo/WeChat account of Baotou Civilization]

In order to preserve traditional Chinese culture and enrich the cultural lives of the masses, Baotou held a Dragon Boat Festival activity and offered volunteer services in Hondlon district on June 1.

Guo Yong, executive vice director of the publicity department of the municipal Party committee, attended the event.

It kicked off with the dance "Happy Festival" and various other programs such as recitation, group dances, and gymnastics performances.

At the site of the event, the municipal Party committee donated school supplies to children in need, electric vehicle helmets to residents, and rice dumplings (a traditional Dragon Boat Festival food made from steamed glutinous rice wrapped in reed leaves) to volunteers and residents.

A variety of folk activities such as making rice dumplings, weaving colorful ropes, painting eggs, making dragon boats, and tie-dyeing were also held.

In addition, volunteers provided residents with various volunteer services, such as free clinical services, free haircuts, CPR education, and science education, attracting many residents.