Celebrating Chinese New Year
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猴---monkey
As we are learning Mandarin, it is also important to know and understand some Chinese traditions customs. This year, the 7th Feb will be "除夕"（chú xī）, on that day, all the Chinese will gather together with families or friends to welcome the new year. They paste Spring couplets and pictures on their gates and walls; They make dumplings and share with families and friends; send best wishes to each other. Children will get "红包"（hóng bāo）from parents and grandparents or elders.
Today G5 children have experienced one of traditional Chinese customs---Chinese Paper cutting“中国剪纸”. I am impressed that most of children have enjoyed it and made effort. They followed the instructions on line step by step. At the end, we've got some different patterns based on one instruction.^__*
BUT, IT IS ALL ABOUT PROCESS NOT THE PRODUCT!
Ka Pai (NZ saying for well done)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. Your children look as if they have really enjoyed making traditional paper cutting. Look at the smiles on their faces.
Now that I have seen your blog on Chinese new year, I understand how special and huge this celebration it is you and everyone around the world.