Celebrating Chinese Dragon Boat / Duanwu Festival in Wellington
In this workshop, we will explore Chinese and Māori traditions and cultural narratives related to the Dragon Boat Festival.
Languages
Workshop
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Teacher
3 hours
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Face to face
Wellington
Ministry funded
Overview
Join us for an immersive and hands-on workshop to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Jie (端午节) in Mandarin Chinese. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, which combines Chinese and Māori traditions and cultural narratives in this engaging workshop.
About the course
When:
Sunday 18 May 2025
9.30am - 12.30pm
Where:
Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre
2 Rhine Street (off Murray Street), Island Bay, Wellington 6023
Free onsite parking is available. Morning tea is provided.
Registration
Registrations open on 11 April and close on 7 May 2025.
During this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to
- Explore fascinating traditions surrounding this festive occasion and enhance their understanding of its significance
- Connect the 2025 Chinese Year of the Snake and Dragon Boat Festival with te ao Māori
- Engage in an interactive whai session relevant to cultural traditions
This workshop will be delivered in Chinese and English.
At no cost for NZ registered teachers
Tui Tuia | Learning Circle Languages is funded to provide professional learning for provisionally and fully registered Primary, Intermediate and Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
