Dragon Tales

Last updated on
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
Experience type: 
In-Person
Program Description

What do culture and tradition mean to you, your family and your community? In this program, students will ponder that question as they learn about the culture and traditions of our Ming Dynasty family home. Then they will discover the stories and folklore surrounding the 2000 year old Dragon Boat festival and its customs that continue to this day.

Many of the ancient practices surrounding the Dragon Boat Festival are to do with avoiding bad luck: the program ends with students creating their own good luck charm.

Combine this program with our Dragon Boat Paddle program, run in partnership with Dragon Boat BC. 

Dragon Tales + Dragon Boat Paddling = $18 + tax per student ($33 for post secondary students)

 

Big Ideas
  • Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.
  • Texts are socially, culturally, and historically constructed.
  • Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.
  • Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence people.
  • COVID Precautions

    Our trips are in-person and the health, safety and well-being of our visitors, employees, volunteers and our extended community is always our top priority. We continue to be guided by the advice of local, provincial and national public health officials and will make decisions as needed moving forward.  For everyone's safety, for the time being: - We will only be admitting one class of students plus chaperones at a time.  - All classes/programs will be led by facilitators. We are sorry that we cannot accomodate self-guided class visits at this time. - Classes will be split into smaller groups to facilitate physical distancing in the Garden - We recommend all visitors to the Garden wear a mask. Masks are available at Visitor Services upon request. - Hand sanitizer is available at the front entrance and at various points throughout the Garden - Please don't hesitate to speak to us about any special needs or concerns you or your group may have. As a non-profit organization, the Garden is grateful for your continued support and understanding.

    Trip Details
    City: 
    For Grades: 
    4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Duration: 
    90 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Adult Groups, Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Preschool, Scouts
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Cost Per Student: 
    $8.00
    Cost Per Adult: 
    $8.00
    Fee Notes: 

    Minimum 10 paying participants.

    Pre-K to Grade 7: one adult per 5 students admitted free.

    Secondary and post-secondary: one adult per 10 students admitted free

    Prices and adult:student ration differ for Dragon Tales + Dragon Boat paddling. Contact us for details.