Singapore may be the place for business trips, shopping and modern entertainment, but there are certain ceremonial and traditional festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, that should not be missed.
Dragon Boat Festival represents the culture of the people and the Chinese influence over Singapore’s past. As over seventy per cent of the population in Singapore is Chinese, it is small wonder then that most Chinese festivals are celebrated with much fervour in this country.
Dragon Boat Festival Singapore 2023 Dates, Gardens by the Bay Race
Today, the rowing of the dragon boats is a happier act to witness for which visitors come from the world over. In Singapore, the races take part in July at the Bedok Reservoir, the Kallang River and Gardens by the Bay Marina Channel. Visitors who witness the traditional boat racing festival will also see the people throwing rice dumplings wrapped in banana leaves or silk into the water, an act to appease the river gods.
The Dragon boat races are participated by several dragon boat racing clubs that are located in Singapore. There are several online forums where the boat racers can register to participate in this annual festival and race.
The sight of the beautifully adorned boats and the energy of the racers is infectious. Crowds throng the sides of the river to cheer the teams creating a carnival-like atmosphere throughout the entire event.
When are dragon boat races going to be held in 2018, I have seen some information suggesting that there is a race held on a river every October. Could you please supply some information as I want to book a trip.
Hi Clive,
I am not aware of any scheduled dates as yet. Keep an eye on this website here which is the Dragon Boat Association. They generally publish a program schedule each year.
Best regards,
Jess
Hello, I was led to believe that there was a Dragon Boat Festival in Singapore on 30th May 2017. Is that incorrect?
Hi Julie,
There is the Dragon Boat Festival on 30 May 2017 as well as a number of other dragon boat races held in Singapore during the year. These include the Singapore Nationals on the 15-16 July 2017 at Shears Bridge and the Dragon Boat @ Singapore National Games on the 5-6 August.
Kind regards,
Jess
Hi Jess
Thank you for your swift response to my query. We are hoping to run a story in the May issue if theBritish Association official magazine about the Dragon boat festival. Would you be able to supply us with any press pictures to illustrate the article please?
Many thanks for you help.
Kind regards,
Julie
Hi Julie,
We are an information website, not the organisers of the festival. I do not have any images that I can provide you.
Kind regards,
Jess
Hi Jess
Thank you for your swift response to my question. I would like to write an article in our British Association magazine about the festival. Letting people know about it, where to go etc. Do you know where I may be able to get some file pictures to use with it?
Thanks again
Julie
Hi Julie,
I would contact the Singapore Dragon Boat Association as they are one of the larger clubs in Singapore that may be able to assist you.
Kind regards,
Jess