Golden Horse Brings Good Fortune: Lunar New Year Gathering
Objectives:
To deepen children's understanding of traditional Chinese folk games through a spinning top competition.
To teach children traditional festive etiquette and allow them to experience the joyful atmosphere through a Chinese New Year Poon Choi feast.
To enhance children's awareness of traditional Chinese sports through dragon and lion dance performances, strengthening their sense of national identity.
Activity Description:
On the day of the event, children wear traditional Chinese attire to school to enhance the festive spirit.
Children gather to enjoy a traditional Poon Choi feast with Chinese tea, immersing themselves in the lively festive atmosphere while practicing table etiquette and learning about the origins of Poon Choi.
Children bring back the spinning tops distributed before the holiday to join in a friendly competition, experiencing the joy of playing traditional Chinese folk games together with their peers.
Teachers lead the lion dance team to perform in a nearby neighborhood plaza, bringing Lunar New Year joy and warm blessings to members of the local community.