2026 Dragon Boat Festival -Traditional Chinese Music & Cultural Workshops

Schedule

Thu Jun 11 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Courtyard | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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2026 Dragon Boat Festival — experience traditional Chinese music, cultural workshops, and festive food with us!
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2026 Dragon Boat Festival - Traditional Chinese Music & Cultural Workshops

🌿 Join us for the Newcastle University Confucius Institute’s Dragon Boat Festival Event (Duanwu Festival 端午节), an evening of traditional Chinese music, cultural performances, and festive hands-on activities.


Highlights include:

  • Introduction to the Erhu, with live performance
  • Traditional Chinese music performances
  • Peking Opera singing with erhu accompaniment
  • Performances featuring the guzheng, erhu, and hulusi
  • Hands-on workshops: erhu experience, dragon boat making, and scented sachet making
  • Delicious zongzi and light refreshments provided

Come and celebrate one of China’s most cherished traditional festivals through music, crafts, and shared cultural experiences!

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Where is it happening?

Courtyard, Old Library Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 1.00 to GBP 3.00

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