As one of the most esteemed traditional Chinese festivals, Dragon Boat Festival is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. This year, visitors have a chance to appreciate the charm Chongming's intangible cultural heritage in a series of captivating activities that illuminate the vibrancy of traditional Chinese culture.

It is a festival tradition to hang scented sachets and wormwood on the gateway of locals' home. [Photo/WeChat accout: lexiangchongming]

Dragon-Boat-Festival themed activities

In these special child-friendly activities, families can enjoy the traditional customs and heritage of Dragon Boat Festival by making zongzi, crafting artemisia flower bouquets, and designing scented sachets. These traditional experiences are not only a celebration of culture, but also a heartfelt prayer for health, prosperity, and happiness.

Moreover, the activities will also feature garden tours, exhibitions on festival customs, and interactive traditional folk games.

Event Details:

- Dates: June 8 - 10

- Address: Jiangnan Sanmin Cultural Village, Chongming district

- Target Audience: Families with children aged 3 and above

Event Schedule:

- 1 pm-1:15 pm Registration

- 1:15 pm-1:30 pm Introduction to Dragon Boat Festival customs

- 1:30 pm-2:15 pm Zongzi-making experience

- 2:15 pm-3 pm Artemisia flower bouquet crafting

- 3 pm-3:30 pm Scented sachet DIY session

- 3:30 pm-5 pm Museum visit to explore intangible cultural heritage

- Dragon Boat Festival Garden Fair featuring traditional activities like pitching arrows and dragon dances

- 5 pm-5:15 pm Group photo session and event wrap-up

Event Fees:

- 168 yuan ($23.19) for one adult and one child

- 198 yuan for two adults and one child

Inclusions:

1. Entrance tickets to the scenic area

2. Activity explanation and teaching fees

3. Each group such as the ticket booking (168 yuan/198 yuan) can take home six zongzi, one artemisia flower bouquet, and one cloth sachet

Traditional scented sachets. [Photo/WeChat accout: lexiangchongming]

Indulge in intangible folk activities

In addition to the Dragon Boat Festival celebrations, guests can partake in a variety of intangible folk activities such as pressed flower fan crafting, tie-dyeing, cloth painting, dragon dances, rolling iron rings, stilt walking, and more. These activities offer a fun and hands-on experience for visitors to learn about traditional Chinese heritage.

Children try their hands at performing a dragon dance. [Photo/WeChat accout: lexiangchongming]

Dining and Accommodation

Complete your visit with a culinary journey at the Jiangnan Sanmin Ecological Restaurant and a stay at the Jiangnan Sanmin Cultural Theme Hotel, where you can savor the authentic flavors of Chongming and enjoy a relaxing retreat.

From succulent Chongming crabs to mouth-watering seafood noodles and melt-in-your-mouth taro dishes, visitors here can indulge in the flavors of authentic Chongming cuisine.

A plate of delicious crabs. [Photo/WeChat accout: lexiangchongming]

Source: "lexiangchongming" WeChat account