Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Dragon Boat Festival with exciting activities, workshops, and performances in Chinatown from June 7th to 9th.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant festivities of the Dragon Boat Festival at Smith Street, Chinatown, Singapore, scheduled from June 7th to 9th, 2024. Organized by the Chinatown Business Association (CBA) in collaboration with local program partners, this event promises a cultural feast celebrating one of China’s most significant traditional festivals.

Where and When: The festivities will take place on Smith Street, Chinatown, from Friday, June 7th, to Sunday, June 9th. The event is open to the public with free admission, though some workshops may require ticket purchases.

Highlights:

  1. Cultural Exhibitions and Performances: Learn about the Dragon Boat Festival’s origins at the “Dragon Boat Festival: Of Thumping Drumbeats and Delicious Dumplings” exhibition. Enjoy live performances including Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Guzheng music, and Cantonese Opera.
  2. Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on activities such as the Hainanese Bak Chang Workshop, where you can learn to make traditional rice dumplings, or discover the health benefits of rice wine in the “A Sip of Heritage with Rice Wines” workshop.
  3. Contests and Games: Test your skills in the Dragon Boat (Rowing Machine) Contest or engage in traditional games like hopscotch and lantern riddles. Don’t miss the “Guess the Number of Bak Chang in a Gunny Sack” contest for a chance to win exciting prizes.
  4. Community Involvement: Support the Association for Persons with Special Needs by purchasing Wish Dumpling sachets. Each sachet sold contributes to the charity, and participants could win a luxurious staycation package.

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