Family Discovery: Dragon Boat Festival at the Museum

Event Overview

Celebrate the traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival at the Chinese Canadian Museum with a family-friendly day of culture, creativity, and hands-on learning. This special Family Discovery event explores the history and customs of one of the most important traditional Chinese celebrations through crafts, storytelling, and culinary experiences.

Visitors can enjoy drop-in activities inspired by the Dragon Boat Festival and the museum's current exhibition, Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports, while learning about the significance of dragon boat racing and zongzi, the traditional bamboo leaf-wrapped rice dumplings enjoyed during the festival.

Date & Time

Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Schedule

Drop-In Crafts
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Dragon Boat Festival Cooking Workshop
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Family Discovery Activities
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Location

Chinese Canadian Museum
51 East Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9

Admission

Drop-In Crafts

Included with regular museum admission

Cooking Workshop

• $15 Annual Pass Holders
• $25 General Admission
• GST not included

Featured Activities

Dragon Boat Festival Crafts

Create a sporty felt zongzi magnet or pin inspired by the museum's exhibition Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports.

Learn About Dragon Boat Festival Traditions

Discover the history and cultural significance of:

• Dragon boat racing
• Zongzi (traditional rice dumplings)
• Chinese cultural celebrations and family traditions

Culinary Experience

Participants in the cooking workshop will learn how to make traditional Teochew and Nyonya-style zongzi while exploring the symbolism behind the ingredients and wrapping techniques.

Guest Presenter

Chef Christopher Leow

Chinese-Singaporean chef, educator, entrepreneur, and television host Christopher Leow brings more than a decade of culinary experience to this special workshop. His food education programs celebrate heritage, storytelling, and cultural connection through traditional recipes and shared experiences.

About Family Discovery

Family Discovery is the Chinese Canadian Museum's monthly family program designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and cultural learning for visitors of all ages. Activities may include:

• Hands-on art projects
• Interactive storytelling
• Special museum tours
• Cultural celebrations
• Family-friendly educational experiences

Why Attend?

• Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Vancouver
• Family-friendly cultural experience
• Hands-on crafts and creative activities
• Learn about Chinese traditions and heritage
• Explore one of Vancouver's newest cultural museums
• Great educational experience for children and families

Event Details

Event: Family Discovery: Dragon Boat Festival at the Museum
Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Chinese Canadian Museum
Address: 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9
Admission: Included with Museum Admission (craft activities)
Ages: All Ages