A bird's-eye view of the 9,478 people making zongzi, forming four Chinese characters that read "Chinese Duanwu". (Photos: China Daily)

A woman involved in the event holds a plate of zongzi.

After setting a new mark recognized by Guinness World Records, people hold up their zongzi in Central China's Hubei province, June 3, 2019.

After setting a new mark recognized by Guinness World Records, people hold up their zongzi in Central China's Hubei province, June 3, 2019.

The event is held in the Cultural Tourist Area of Qu Yuan's hometown, Zigui county, June 3, 2019.

A bird's-eye view of the 9,478 people making zongzi, forming four Chinese characters that read "Chinese Duanwu".

The event is held in the Cultural Tourist Area of Qu Yuan's hometown, Zigui county, June 3, 2019.