Application Form: Community Stand 达尔文国际龙舟节游园活动申请表

Application Form: Community Stand 达尔文国际龙舟节游园活动申请表
We are seeking applications from local Chinese community groups and their members for participation in the 2023 Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival.

The Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival will be held at the Darwin Waterfront on Sunday, 4 June 2023. The event will feature dragon boat racing demonstrations and a traditional eye-dotting ceremony. For more information on the event, please visit: www.darwin.nt.gov.au/explore/whats-on/darwin-international-dragon-boat-festival-2023.

The festival’s program also aims to feature hands on, interactive activities and cultural displays. City of Darwin is calling for all Chinese community groups who may be interested in showcasing Chinese culture through a variety of activity stalls, such as lion dancing, ping-pong, lantern making, dumpling making workshops, Chinese Calligraphy, and more.

These activities will run between 10.00am – 5.00pm at the Darwin Waterfront on Sunday, 4 June 2023.
Community stall details
Please note: decorations, traditional dress, costumes and other expressions of culture are greatly encouraged

Examples of community activities include:
  • blowing pingpong competition (吹乒乓球比赛)
  • Chinese Han and Qipao costume exhibition (汉服和旗袍展示)
  • Festival theme painting (龙舟节主题绘画)
  • Spirit face painting(雄黄酒画额)
  • Touhu/Arrow throwing (投壶)
  • Rice dumpling workshop (包粽子)
  • Beat Drum and pass the flower (击鼓传花)
  • Chinese Kongfu tea display (中国功夫茶)
  • lantern making (制作灯笼作坊)
  • pingpong (乒乓球表演)
  • paper cutting workshop (剪纸作坊)
  • chopsticks competition (筷子夹豆比赛)
  • calligraphy workshop(毛笔字)
  • Mahjong (麻将)
  • Chinese Chess (中国象棋)
  • GO (围棋)
  • dragon Dance participation (舞龙表演)
  • games (游戏)
  • dancing/performance (舞蹈/表演)
  • cultural or artistic demonstrations (文化或艺术展示)
It is recommended for volunteers to be in cultural clothing or costume.
Operational requirements
Do you require access to power?
Do you require access to water?
Do you require a table and chairs?
Will you be introducing music/amplification (amplification to be kept to a minimum)
Are you introducing any other infrastructure?
Do you require any other operational requirements?
Three-phase & 10amp power is available on site, if required
Event setup & pack-up (Bump in & out)
Stand setup can occur between 12.00pm Saturday, 3 June - 8.00am Sunday, 4 June 2023 (no earlier or later).
Post-event pack-up can occur after 5.00pm Sunday, 4 June 2023 (no earlier).
Further information
Promotion of Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival
Community groups are encouraged to promote their participation in this event via their online channels i.e. Social media, websites and email communication with their members.

Illegal substances and/or alcohol
Illegal substances and/or alcohol are not permitted for performers and stall holders.
How to submit
Submit your application by completing the online form.

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