Service Description

Join us for a joyful Dragon Boat Festival Market, where tradition, creativity, food, and community come together. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated with customs such as dragon boat racing, eating zongzi/sticky rice dumplings, and honouring themes of health, protection, and community spirit. At our market, visitors will discover a vibrant selection of art stalls, handmade crafts, cultural products, and delicious food stalls, including snacks, desserts, dumplings, and noodles. There will also be an interactive Chinese learning corner, where visitors can explore the language in a fun and accessible way, as well as a sound-based interactive installation inspired by dragon boat racing, bringing the energy and rhythm of the festival into the space. Come and experience a festive day of Chinese culture, creativity, food, and interactive activities with us! Date: 13th June, 2026 Time: 12pm - 5pm Location: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny St, Edinburgh EH6 8RG