Dumpling Day is all about coming together!  

From 19–28 September, 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!  
 

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