28-3-2010

The kids working on a poster about China. They also drew monuments like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City based on the postcards.

The all competed to use chopsticks well so that they can eat as many crisps as possible.

When it kicked off, they were having tons of fun!


Milagros practised writing in traditional Chinese brush.

Our cultural event finally kicked off! First stop, China! Well, bits of Hong Kong as well. Thanks to my friend, Lydia, who sent me tons of materials such as postcards, Chinese stationery and chopsticks. I had set up four tables which contained many things of the Chinese culture. A group of kids who're interested in learning about different cultures got together this afternoon. We first learned about different interesting sites in China through postcards, such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tsing Ma Bridge, Victoria Harbor, etc. Then, we learned how to write in traditional Chinese brush and ink. And they were eager to learn about different words in Chinese as well. The third event was probably the most exciting one, as they learned how to use chopsticks. Well, since I could get hold of any Chinese snacks here, I just got a bag of crisps and they use the chopsticks to eat them! Finally, we took what we've learned and created a poster together, which is posted in the dining room, so that everyone can see as well. They all reported to find it very fun and interesting, and to be extra happy because they got some postcards, a pair of chopsticks, the Chinese exercise book and a pencil with Chinese poems on it.