M A N D A R I N S U P E R S T A R
M A N D A R I N S U P E R S T A R
M A N D A R I N S U P E R S T A R
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NATIONAL
DUMPLING DAY
26 SEPTEMBER
Dumpling Day is all about coming together!
Each year, we invite workplaces, schools, friends, and communities across Aotearoa to celebrate with dumplings of every kind. Whether you’re making them from scratch, sampling your favourite local spot, or getting creative with your own twist, Dumpling Day is the perfect excuse to connect, share, and have fun!
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Here are some ideas to get you started:
Workplaces
• Dumpling lunch shout ️
• Office dumpling potluck
• DIY dumpling-making session
• Lunchtime dumpling quiz
• Decorate your desk dumpling-style
Friends & Community
• Design your own dumpling flight
• Dumpling dinner party at home
• Dumpling crawl around town (Check out our registered Design-a-dumpling restaurants!)
• Make your own dumplings at home
• Dumplings + movie night
• Dumpling picnic in the park
Schools
• Dumpling shared lunch
• Learn about the history of dumplings
• Make your own dumplings
• Class dumpling art project (draw, paint, or craft your dream dumpling!)
• Dumpling storytelling (write a story or poem inspired by dumplings)
Cross-Cultural Fun
• “Around the world in dumplings” tasting
• Share your dumpling story + pics
• Fundraising dumpling stall for a cause ️
Get involved! Celebrate Dumpling Day your way and share your photos with us using
#Dumplingday2025 #NZCLW
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Host Your Own Dumpling Day Quiz!
Celebrate Dumpling Day with your community by hosting a fun and engaging quiz event! Whether you're gathering friends, family, or your local group, these ready-to-use quizzes are the perfect way to spark laughter, learning, and a little friendly competition.
Dumpling Day Quiz – Easy
A light-hearted quiz perfect for all ages and dumpling lovers of every kind.
Dumpling Day Quiz – Hard
For the true dumpling connoisseurs—test your knowledge and challenge your guests!
Tip: Print them out, project them on a screen, or turn them into a live trivia night. However you use them, you're helping spread the joy of Dumpling Day far and wide.
Community Feature
Shandong Style Fish Dumplings
MasterChef Winner Sam Low shares his take on Shandong-style fish dumplings in this special video, brought to you by NZ Chinese Language Week. Inspired by the flavours of northern China, Sam’s recipe is perfect for making at home and celebrating with friends and whānau.