Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Highlights
Silk Road Tea Classical Chinese Tea Garden • Forbidden City
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Experience Chinese tea culture first-hand, at the Silk Road Tea Classical Chinese Tea Garden. Enjoy interactive demonstrations and fascinating presentations. Participate in a Chinese Tea Ceremony and learn about the symbolism behind the world's most ancient tea ritual. Or, relax in this calming oasis as you sip exquisite Chinese tea. |
Eye Dotting Ceremony
 We kick off the Festival with Taoist priests to "awaken the dragon" in the elaborate, colourful Eye Dotting Ceremony. Brushes are dipped in pots of red paint and the eyes of the figurehead of each Dragon Boat are dabbed in ritual to rouse their spirits |
Tim Hortons Kids Tent • Forbidden City
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2012 Tim Hortons Kids Tent Schedule TBA . |
Lights of Courage Lantern Celebration • Ship Point
 A celebration to honour those affected by cancer. Colourful paper lanterns will be available for a donation of $3 to the BC Cancer Foundation. Write a message to the person you wish to honour, the display your lantern among thousands along the Inner Harbour. |
Weekend Entertainment
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Discover the Past - Free Walking Tours of Canada's Oldest Chinatown
 Historian John Adams will be giving free hour-long tours of the historic Chinatown district. Highlights include Market Square, Fan Tan Alley, Chinese Temple and the Chinese Public School. |
Paddlers' Air Band Contest • Beer Garden
 Teams take their rivalry from the water to the stage - battling it out to see who can perform the greatest air band! Paddlers try to convince our panel of judges that they have talent - ridiculous costumes, elaborate dance routines & hilarity ensues! |
Breast Cancer Survivors' Race & Pink Carnation Toss
Join us to celebrate the strength of these courageous survivors. The race will be followed by the ceremonial pink carnation toss as a tribute to those touched by cancer.
