Happy Dragon Boat Festival

Chinatown Singapore celebrates the Happy Dragon Boat Festival, showcasing cultural heritage, traditional festivities and hands-on workshops.
About this Event

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, a time-honored tradition inspired by the legendary Qu Yuan. Experience vibrant performances, hands-on workshops, interactive games, and nostalgic cultural activities perfect for families, locals, and visitors.

Highlights include:

• Dragon Boat Rowing Challenge: Test your stamina on rowing machines for a chance to win vouchers and mystery prizes.
• Cultural Games & Experiences: Enjoy Rice Dumpling Toss, Traditional Fishing Game, and Hanfu Dress-Up with photo ops. Share your Hanfu photos on social media for special gifts (while stocks last).
• Free Workshops (1pm - 5pm): Participate in rice dumpling demos, clay crafts, and DIY scent sachet sessions designed for all ages.

For a hands-on experience, sign up for the Bak Chang Making Workshop on 14 June 2026. Learn to make traditional Hainanese rice dumplings from skilled instructors.
Tickets available here: Bak Chang Making Workshop

This festival is brought to you by the Chinatown Singapore Association to celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Smith Street, the Cultural Heart of Chinatown.

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Dragon Dance
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Lion Dance
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Chinese Musical Instrument Performance
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Poetry Recital
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Traditional Chinese Opera