Vibrant Eastern culture comes to east London with a splash this summer. The London Dragon Boat Festival is believed to have originated 2,500 years ago on the banks of the Yangtze. It arrived on London waterways around a decade ago, originally to raise funds for Chinese schools in the M25 area. The annual waterside event in the Docklands is hosted by The London Chinatown Lions Club as a celebration of Chinese culture.
Cheer on the dragon boats as race past, and there is a whole programme of events aside from the boat, and Asian street food from China, Japan, Korea and India. It’s a family-friendly event, and other activities and entertainment includes dance performances, martial arts displays, face painting and balloon modelling, and live music.
Organisers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
