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Legend of Qu Yuan

Ticket Information

  • Special Entry - Concession: $5.00 each
  • Annual Pass Special - Annual Pass: $20.50 each
  • Annual Pass Special - Concession: $13.50 each
  • Tea House Special - Cups of Tea: $2.00 each
  • Special Entry - Adult: $8.00 each
  • Additional fees may apply

Dates

  • Fri 3 Jun 2022, 5:00pm–8:00pm
  • Sat 4 Jun 2022, 10:00am–5:00pm
  • Sun 5 Jun 2022, 10:00am–5:00pm

Restrictions

All Ages

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The Legend of Qu Yuan
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The evolving nature of this ancient festival is evident in its varying origin stories, customs, and names.

We celebrate this event as The Legend of Qu Yuan, an opportunity to commemorate the life and legacy of the poet and scholar, Qu Yuan.

Friday 3 June | 5pm – 8pm
Enjoy the beauty of Lan Yuan at dusk. Explore the garden illuminated with lanterns and sit back and relax with a cup of tea in the Tea House.

Saturday 4 June | 10am – 11am
Learn how to make the classic festival snack Zongzi. These filled traditional rice dumplings are vegetarian friendly and wrapped in bamboo leaves for an aromatic and flavoursome treat. | Limited spaces, please email mary.dawson@dcc.govt.nz to book

Saturday 4 June | 1pm and 1.45pm
Join Malcolm Wong, chairman of the Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust for a free 30-minute garden tour | Limited numbers

All weekend:
Make a paper dragon boat
Calligraphy station
Qu Yuan games and activities
Zongzi – sticky rice dumplings available for purchase

Children 13 and under FREE (max three).
Additional charges may apply.

There’s something for everyone at Lan Yuan – come celebrate with us!

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