
Wondering what's the hype about the Dragon Boat Festival in Singapore? Find out in our handy guide to this annual fun fest promising a good time for the whole family!
Often celebrated with much pomp and gaiety involving delicious rice dumplings and exciting boat races, the Dragon Boat Festival is an annual highlight you and the family should not miss out on! Happening this year on Thursday, 22 June, this is a curious age-old traditional celebration that remains very much alive in Singapore and China. We fill you in on its origins and the oodles of fun, and the delicious offerings not to be missed for you and the family.
Origins of the Dragon Boat Festival
Award-winning Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant presents a feast of gourmet handcrafted dumplings to satiate the palates of both young and old. Did you say kiddy-approved? You can look forward to an assortment of five different rice dumplings ranging from traditional Cantonese-style fillings like pork belly and salted egg yolk to modern flavours with a local touch, vegetarian options, and more. Available for dine-in or takeaway from now till 22 June 2023.
Where: Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd, Singapore 23886
4. Fan-tastic premium offerings at Madame Fan
Madame Fan’s executive Chinese Chef Pak Chee Yit has crafted artfully curated artisanal rice dumplings in three flavours that will surely delight you and the fam-bam, especially with premium ingredients. Indulge in a Kurobuta pork-filled sweet-savoury dumpling, a unique seafood one filled with abalone and other delights, and a dessert-based one filled with candied jujubes and red bean. Get your fill from now to 22 June 2023.
Where: Madame Fan at The NCO Club, 32 Beach Rd, The NCO Club, Singapore 189764
5. Fine dumplings selections at Yan Ting, St. Regis

Yan Ting Restaurant serves up more yummy dumplings this festive season and a healthy Truffle Mushroom Rice Dumpling with multigrain, a healthy alternative. Also, do not miss their lux options with abalone, roast duck and pork belly! Available for delivery or takeaway.
Where: Yan Ting, 29 Tanglin Road, The St. Regis Singapore, Level 1U, 247912
6. Modernising tradition at Path Restaurant

Path commemorates the Dragonboat Festival with an exquisite dish from Chef Marvas’ childhood favourite. Exclusive for 21 and 22 June 2023, the indulgent Le Petit French Yellow Chicken ‘Lo Mai Gai’ – dragon chives, matsutake mushrooms, herbal jus – will be available as the main course in Path’s signature prix fixe dinner menus takes centre stage in the restaurant’s prix fixe dinner menus. It’s a delightful take on a traditional classic that’s hearty and utterly moreish!
Where: Path Restaurant, 12 Marina Boulevard, Tower 3, #01-05/06 Marina Bay Financial Centre, 018982
Wishing you and your little ones a fun-filled and delicious festive season this Dragon Boat Festival!
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