Join us at ESEACC for our first-ever Dragon Boat Sports Day 

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A celebration of East and Southeast Asian culture, community, and a healthy bit of friendly competition.

No boat. No river. No experience needed.

This is a full day out for everyone: community members, allies, families, and curious newcomers. We're bringing together two group games and six traditional folk activities, an indoor market brimming with ESEA food and drink, Queer Info desk and hands-on craft workshops with Yi Crafts, all in one welcoming, inclusive space.

Group games

Take on our land dragon boat race (旱地賽龍舟): all the team energy of dragon boating, minus the paddles and the splash. 

Then pit your strength and spirit against the other side in a tug of war (拔河). 

Both games are designed for mixed abilities and maximum fun.

Folk game stalls

Test your skill and patience across six traditional folk challenges: keep a jianzi in the air with just your feet (踢毽子), aim your arrows in pitch pot (投壺), try your luck at ring toss (套圈), race through bean sorting (挑蜜豆), jump rope (跳皮筋), and pop a balloon or two (扎氣球). Step up, have a go, and collect those bragging rights.

Indoor market

Browse stalls loaded with ESEA food and drink, handpicked books, jewellery, and craft dolls. Perfect for a gift or a treat for yourself.

Workshops

Get hands-on with Chinese knotting and bracelet making, and craft your own handmade sachet to take home.

Queer info desk

Staffed by our community partner El Jia from the People's Letters bookshop, our queer info desk will be a welcoming drop-in space where you can pick up information on LGBTQ+ friendly venues and services, and get the latest guidance on what the recent EHRC updates mean for our transgender community members. Come with questions, or just come to connect.

Whether you're here for the games, the food, the craft, or just to see what dragon boating looks like on dry land, you're welcome here.

Get your £3 entry tickets now at the link below!