Wellington Celebrates the Year of the Snake

Wellington College celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday 8th February, ushering in the Year of Snake. The festivities started with a terrific performance in the Seldon Theatre featuring folk dances and music from the Operatic and Dance Society of Tianjin, as well as from a group of Wellington’s own very talented Chinese Sixth Form pupils. These included a folk dance called Spirit of Purple Bamboo and a traditional Chinese erhu instrumental performance of Spending Time Amidst The Peach Blossoms.

The results were then announced of the popular Year of the Snake poster competition, which included some stunning winning designs from year groups throughout the school. Following the performances, parents and pupils enjoyed a mini fun fair, featuring traditional Chinese games and activities, including dumpling making, shuttle cock kicking, origami, tangram, and participating in a tea ceremony.