On 30 May 2025, OfferAbroad joined hands with Charing Cross Library to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with local families and children.
The celebration began with a story time session in the library. Together, we read the Dragon Boat Festival story “Not Square, But Round”, a fun and engaging book that helped children learn about the traditions and meaning behind the festival.
After the story, everyone took part in creative hands-on activities. Children made their own clay zongzi, shaping and decorating the traditional rice dumplings in a playful and imaginative way. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to explore Chinese culture through art and creativity.
We also made mugwort sachets, a traditional Dragon Boat Festival craft. Families enjoyed filling and decorating their sachets, learning about this special custom while creating something meaningful to take home.
It was a warm and joyful celebration filled with stories, creativity, and cultural discovery. A big thank you to Charing Cross Library and everyone who joined us in making this Dragon Boat Festival event so special.
