BC Field Trips

Dragon Tales

Offered by
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden
Last updated on
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
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 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.

 

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.
    • Trip Details
    City: 
    Vancouver
    For Grades: 
    4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Months Available: 
    January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Days Offered: 
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    Times Offered: 
    10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, Outside of School Hours
    Duration: 
    90 minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    30
    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: 
    $10.00
    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.

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