The Chinese New Year is set for 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake and bringing in various traditional celebrations.
This educational pack designed for primary schools includes resources and activities to help teachers and pupils learn more about this important spring festival and explore Chinese language and culture.
Pupils can read a traditional Chinese folktale about the legend of Lady White Snake and discover some facts about these fascinating reptiles. They can also find out about Chinese festivals, learn vocabulary linked to celebrations and get creative making paperchain snakes and delicious leaf-wrapped rice dumplings.
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