Happy Dragon Boat Festival
Date: 13 June 2026
Time: 1:00 pm 6:00 pm
Location: Smith Street @ Chinatown, Singapore
Chinatown Singapore celebrates the Happy Dragon Boat Festival, showcasing cultural heritage, traditional festivities and hands-on workshops.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, a time-honoured 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.
Activities 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 on Peatix.
This festival is organised by the Chinatown Singapore Association to celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Smith Street, the Cultural Heart of Chinatown.
