Of Thumping Drumbeats and Delicious Dumplings: A Closer look at Dragon Boat Festival in Singapore

Explore the myths, legends, and customs of Dragon Boat Festival through this free travelling exhibition, available to schools all year round.

Last updated 13 August 2026

Wan Qing Yuan – Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

"Of Thumping Drumbeats and Delicious Dumplings - A Closer look at Dragon Boat Festival in Singapore” Travelling (Roving) Exhibition

This travelling (roving) exhibitions are curated by Wan Qing Yuan - Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Students can learn various aspects of Singapore’s history and values through this exhibition.

Details

The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is an important festival for Chinese communities around the world. It is also known as the Duan Wu ("double fifth") Festival in Mandarin. Wan Qing Yuan presents “Dragon Boat Festival”, a festive travelling exhibition that sheds light on the myths, legends, and customs of one of the most celebrated festivals in the on the Chinese lunar calendar. It is commonly believed that two key commemorative practices of Dragon Boat Festival are the sport of dragon boat racing and the consumption of rice dumplings. The exhibition is available in both English and Mandarin.

Learning Objectives:

Find out more about the different types of rice dumplings
Take a glimpse into the past and present stories of dragon boat racing in Singapore

Target Audience: Pri 1 to 6, Sec 1 to 4/5, Post Sec (JC/Poly/ITE)

Runtime: All year round

Fee: Complimentary

Modality: In-person

Duration of Session: Loaning of exhibition - minimum 2 weeks

Mode of Registration: By email

Due Date for Registration: 2 months in advance

Contact Info: nhb_wqy@nhb.gov.sg

Colorful Dragon Boat Festival display boards at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall in a public space.

Mock-up of the exhibition