Discover the story and traditions behind Dragon Boat Festival, one of the oldest cultural festivals in the world. Revel in the rich historical and cultural significance of the festival through a line-up of activities including rice dumpling and mocktail making workshops, live performances, walking tours, storytelling sessions, and more during the weekend open house on 8 & 9 June 2024 at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
When: 8 - 9 Jun 2024, 10am - 6pm
By: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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