Thanks to all the 40 families who came on 3/2/24 to celebrate the Chinese New Year with us in Zurich! From crafting Chinese Characters of Fortune (福) to engaging in paper-cutting, lantern painting, and tangyuan wrapping, the event was filled with cultural richness and joy. Participants also enjoyed traditional Chinese games and the melodious sounds of instruments like guzheng and pipa, immersing themselves in the festive spirit. The festivities culminated in captivating performances, including the peacock dance, water-sleeve dance, and the iconic dragon and lion dance, leaving all attendees enchanted. ✨ LittleMandarin Chinese School extends warm wishes for a prosperous year ahead to all our connections! Happy Year of the Dragon!
The Lunar year of Dragon will begin on the 10 February 2024. The Spring Festival 春节 or Lunar New Year 新年 is the most important celebration in China and many Asian countries. On this day, the children and adults will wear red clothes, give/receive red pockets and eat Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) together. We would like to invite you and your family to celebrate this festival with us with the following activities:
- Learning: Storytelling of customs around Chinese New Year (Chinese, German, English)
- Crafting: paint dragon, lanterns and red pockets
- Learning the dragon and lion dance
- Various Chinese games
- Writing: “blessing” 福 and the word “Spring Festival” 春节
- Singing: Chinese new year related themes
- Cooking and Eating: Making of Chinese rice dumplings 汤圆
Date: Saturday, 3 February 2024
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: Hohlstrasse 67, 8004 Zürich
Cost: CHF 25 per family of kids of our school. External families: CHF 40 per family (incl. some soft drinks, snacks, crafting material and rice dumplings).
Please register until 22 December 2023 with the registration form.
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