Chinese Culture Day 1: Dragons, Festivals, Numbers and Colors

Chinese Dragons Dragons are _ animals. Lucky Mythical Scary Evil Which of the following is the Chinese word for dragon? Short Gong Lóng Kong The Chinese Dragon Dance Chinese Dragon Dance Separate the Statements About the Dragon Dance into True and False. True The dragon represents wisdom, power, and wealth. The Dragon Dance scares away the evil spirits and drives away bad luck. It is usually performed with lion dancers, acrobats, Kung Fu performers, drums and horns. False Only the last New Year's parade ends with a dragon dance. The dancers performing the dragon dance are all wearing one dragon costume. Traditional Chinese Festivals for Kids Chinese Festivals Chinese Festivals 1. Chinese festivals are based on the lunar calendar so their date changes every year.2. The Ghost Festival is when the ghosts of the ancestors come down to visit the living while heaven is open.3. The Moon Festival is held on the 8th full moon of the year. They enjoy the bright moon, put out colorful lanterns, enjoy family time under the moon, and eat mooncakes.4. The Lantern Festival is the end of the New Year's celebration.5. The Dragon Boat Festival is an old tradition of dragon boat races throughout China.6. The Qinming Festival is a time to honor ancestors and pay respects to them. Numbers and Colors in Ancient China Chinese Numbers and Colors Why were colors and numbers important in Chinese culture? They enjoyed art. Some were lucky and some were unlucky. They represented the different philosophies. Colors were important for determining your social class. Which numbers are "lucky?" Click all that apply. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Which number is lucky because it represents long life? (Click all that apply) 3 5 7 9 Which number is luckiest because it means to prosper? (Click all that apply) 4 6 8 10 China views the number four as very unlucky. It is so unlucky that they... (click all that apply) Avoid the number 4 in their address Can never speak the word for four out loud Don't let anyone celebrate their birthday on the 4th day of the month Skip the number four in buildings