About this Event
Chinese and English Linguistic Exchange
Each month we will be discussing different topics in a relaxed and social setting.
Meet a lot of new people and make friends that want to learn Chinese or English. It's going to be great
The Elegance of the Lunar New Year
The Spring Festival, China's iconic traditional festival, embodies national family sentiments and cultural heritage.
Chinese knots and paper cuttings, classic festive folk crafts for home decoration, symbolize good fortune, family harmony and abundant blessings.
This interactive event integrates story-sharing, folk music appreciation and hands-on crafting, guiding participants to explore Spring Festival customs, understand the cultural connotations of the crafts and experience the joy of DIY festive works.
Core Content
- Cultural meanings of classic Spring Festival customs (house cleaning, New Year’s Eve dinner, lucky money, temple fairs, etc.)
- Origins & auspicious implications of Chinese knots (double happiness knot, endless knot) and paper cuttings (Year of the Horse, peony, koi, couplets)
- Aesthetic features of folk crafts: red & gold color matching and the festive cultural connotations of the patterns
Event Flow
- Chinese group discussion: Share Spring Festival memories and favorite customs
- Appreciate classic Spring Festival folk music (Joyful Atmosphere, Stepping Higher)
- Hands-on crafting: Weave auspicious Chinese knots and cut Spring Festival-themed paper cuttings
Learning Objectives
- Master basic Chinese vocabulary of Spring Festival customs and traditional crafts
- Understand the cultural implications of Spring Festival rituals, knots and paper cuttings
- Practice Chinese expression through interactive discussion and creative crafting.
This is a free ticketed event and will take place in Richard Hoggart Building (RHB) Room 140 at Goldsmiths
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Goldsmiths, University of London, 288 New Cross Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
