- DURATION 60 mins x 2
Event Description
Dr. Xin Zhao, Nicola Lin and Jo Bloxham from intercultural specialists, Kynfolk, will be delivering a highly visual, two-part presentation on the stories and customs associated with Chinese New Year.
Part 1 - Chinese New Year: The stories of Nian and the Jade Emperor and the 12 Zodiac Animals
This first session will kick off with who celebrates Lunar New Year and when it is, the stories of Nian and the Jade Emperor (and the 12 Chinese zodiac animals), and what the Year of the Tiger has to do with wearing red pants! The session will finish with a quick lesson in how to say Happy New Year in Mandarin and of course a Q&A.
Part 2 - Chinese New Year: Celebrations in the home
This second session will share how Chinese people celebrate new year at home (how they prepare, what they eat and what activities they do) and how these customs vary regionally. The different days of the two-week festival will also be explained including an introduction to the Lantern Festival that beautifully concludes the festive period. At the end there will be time for questions.
- Duration: 60 mins x 2
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Kynfolk
Kynfolk supports individuals and organisations to enhance their intercultural competence. Kynfolk believes people learn more when they are enjoying themselves. Founder, Jo Bloxham, has been an intercultural trainer for 20 years. She first lived and worked in China in the mid-90s.
Dr. Xin Zhao is from the north of China and now teaches at The University of Sheffield. Nicola Lin is from Shenzhen, in the South of China, and is now Head of Business Development at the University of Central Lancashire.
Preparing for the Event
For the best experience, you will need to have Zoom downloaded onto your computer. Please ensure you're connected to broadband/wifi rather than using your mobile phone connection (3G/4G).
We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
More Information
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