Dragon Boat Festival Day 2024

Sun 16th June 2024, 10am-5pm

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duan Wu Festival, is a long-established celebration in Chinese culture, traditionally held on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. The word Duan means “beginning” and the word Wu means “warmth and radiance”.

Admission:

• $10 General Admission
• Free for Children 12 years & under

How to Book:

• Advance bookings available (preferred)
• Pay at the door on the day of the event

About the Festival:

Join us on the special festival day where the whole family can immerse themselves in traditional Dragon Boat festivities:

Included in Museum Admission:

Dragon Boat Festival Exhibition Open from 8th June:

Explore our special exhibition dedicated to the history and significance of the Dragon Boat Festival. Learn about the traditions, legends, and cultural heritage associated with this ancient celebration.

Zongzi Making Demonstrations:
Experience the art of making sticky rice cakes (Zongzi) with our live demonstrations.

No special booking required, but please arrive promptly as doors close once the session commences.
Purchase your own Zongzi making kit to take home.

Sections start at：11am,12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

All-day Activities (No Booking Required):

• Craft activities and free giveaways delivered by Wukong Education
• Photo opportunity with Dragon Boat

• A time to wish for good health, have your fortune read this Dragon Boat Festival by representatives of the Australia Chinese Taoism Association.

We had so much fun last year, see our 2023 Dragon Boat Festival highlights here.

This program is sponsored by: