SDCHM presents Traditions of the Chinese New Year + Chinese Zodiac Art

Program Type:

Art, Cultural Appreciation

Age Group:

Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Adults
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Event Details

Based on the tale of how the Chinese zodiac came to be, we will also discuss the Chinese tradition of having a New Year’s eve dinner, placing a couplet at the door, using fire-crackers, and saying auspicious phrases during Chinese New Year period.

Referring to the legend of the Chinese New Year‭, ‬students will have the opportunity to engage in a craft activity‭, ‬using paper to create a representation of the animal of the current lunar cycle. 

 

Accessibility

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