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Embracing Chinese Culture: Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Week

11 Oct 2023
 

 

In late September, Wellington College Tianjin organised a series of events to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival cultural week. It was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the whole school to commemorate this special occasion.

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In the NEST, the young children enjoyed a week filled with fun and excitement. Children in the Nursery used colourful and lightweight clay to make mooncakes, while Reception children made beautiful lanterns with intricate designs that lit up their dreams with different colours. 

 

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Year 1 pupils used their imaginations to decorate fans with moon, rabbit, and mooncake motifs, creating Chinese-style fans. These exquisite activities came together in the NEST to create a beautiful Mid-Autumn Festival picture.

 

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

 

 

 

In the Junior School, pupils are using their spare time to create Mid-Autumn Festival crafts using various materials they can find around them. Some pupils used white and coloured paper to create a beautiful Chang'e Moon Palace with simple decorations, while others used play dough to make cute little rabbits as if waiting for the Mid-Autumn reunion with us. Some pupils demonstrated their scientific knowledge by using yellow and white paper to show the various lunar phases and the stages of their formation. 

 

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The Junior School teachers have also prepared various outdoor activities with Chinese ethnic characteristics, such as archery, rope skipping, and pot throwing. The pupils were encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with their classmates, promoting a sense of community.

 

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SENIOR SCHOOL

 

 

 

In the Senior School, pupils have turned their assembly into a stage to showcase their talents. The celebration culminated in a spectacular performance, with pupils singing and dancing to traditional Chinese music. 

 

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Teachers from the Mandarin department have also incorporated their expertise and given pupils a fun and interesting Chinese culture class, providing an opportunity for pupils to learn about and appreciate Chinese culture, and promoting cultural exchange and understanding.

 

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The Chinese dance performance, meticulously prepared by representatives of FOW parents, left a profound impression on the audience. The performance not only showcased the graceful beauty of traditional dance but also allowed the audience to experience the unique charm of traditional culture. 

 

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The Traditional Dress Day was the highlight of the cultural week. During the parade, pupils and teachers dressed up in traditional Chinese costumes. There were a variety of costumes on display, from the elegant Hanfu to the more modern Zhongshan suit. The parade was a colourful and lively event, with pupils confidently showcasing their youthful energy and pride in their culture. The performance of NEST children was particularly surprising, with the little boys in the Tang suits and the little girls in horse-faced skirts. The parade was not just about showing off costumes, but also about learning and appreciating the cultural significance behind them. Pupils learned about the history and meaning of each costume, and how they represented different regions and periods of Chinese history. 

 

 

Overall, The Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Week was celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy across all levels of school. It was also a great way to promote cultural exchange, as pupils from different backgrounds and nationalities came together to learn about the charm of traditional Chinese culture. 

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