Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden

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What animals are hiding within the garden walls? Our Garden is filled with animals, both real and symbolic. Through fun and interactive activities, students will explore the Garden and learn about the cultural significance of certain animals. 

The program ends with the students making an animal-themed craft to take home.

Learn about the style of Chinese painting known as ink and wash painting (shuǐ-mò 水墨). Using the beauty of our Chinese Garden as inspiration, students will use special brush pens to create their beautiful artwork to take home. 

Join our Tai Chi master in learning a series of movements and stretches that are designed to improve balance and coordination and relive stress. Perfect for students of all ages and fitness levels.

Please note this program is subject to the availability of our Tai Chi instructor. 

Did you know, the very first Dragon Boat race to take place outside Asia happened in Vancouver? The roots of Dragon Boating go back thousands of years. Why not join in the fun!

Dragon Boat paddling is a fun activity that encourages teamwork and is appropriate for all skill levels.

For all Dragon Boat-only bookings, please contact Dragon Boat BC: info@dragonboatbc.ca

Land and Sea Combo: Combine this program with our Dragon Tales program to learn about the stories and traditions behind the 2000 year old Dragaon Boat festival. 

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 learn about its connections to Vancouver/ The program ends with making a takeaway craft.

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

Dragon Tales + Dragon Boat Paddling = $22 + tax per student.

 

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