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The Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival,Dua¯nwu˘ Jié) is a traditional holiday that commemorates the life and death of the

famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. The festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar.

The Duanwu Festival is one of the most important Chinese festivals and is a public holiday in China. It’s a celebration where families get together, make and eat the traditional festival food, Zongzi, and amongst other activities, race dragon boats.

So come along and enjoy the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival with us and experience some typical food, activities

and games of this festival as it is done in China! Fun for all the family!

端午节快乐 Duanwu Jie Kuai Le!

Happy Dragon Boat Festival!

Malcolm Wong, Chair

Dunedin Chinese Garden Trust

www.dunedinchinesegarden.com

(03) 477 3248 | chinesegarden@dcc.govt.nz

A DEPARTMENT OF THE DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL

Make your own dragon puppet and have fun using them to play the Dragon Boat Festival story in the Shadow Theatre set. Gold coin donation, limited space, please make a booking.

Tower Room | 10.30am – 12.00 noon

The Dragon Boat Festival is held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is traditionally an unlucky month. To

ensure luck for the coming year, people compete in egg standing contests. It is believed that making an egg stand on

this day, especially at midday, will bring luck.

Tea House | 11.55am

Experience the thrill and excitement of the Chinese Lion Dance. Watch the Lion Dancers practicing their drumming and fascinating agilities and give it a go yourself!

Courtyard | 12 noon – 1pm