Chinese Holidays

Chinese holidays are a great way to get your child excited about learning Mandarin Chinese.  Celebrate each major Chinese holiday with our festive activities to help your child develop an appreciation for Chinese culture and traditions.

Chinese Holidays

Chinese holidays are a great way to get your child excited about learning Mandarin Chinese.  Celebrate each major Chinese holiday with our festive activities to help your child develop an appreciation for Chinese culture and traditions.

By Alphabetical Order

Chinese New Year

Dragon Boat

Mid Autumn Festival

Qingming Festival

Qingming Festival Activities for Kids Learning Chinese

Qingming Festival Activities for Kids Learning Chinese

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) is a very important holiday in China and Taiwan and Chinese ethnics in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. It’s a holiday that honors the dead relatives and ancestors. In a way it’s similar to Memorial Day in the US, but instead of commemorating those that served in the military, it commemorates those that passed away in your family. On Qingming Festival, families all gather at the graveyard to sweep the tombs of their ancestors and deceased relatives.

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids Learning Chinese

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids Learning Chinese

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach children about love!  Their love for grandparents, parents, teachers, playmates, siblings, relatives, friends, and even pets!  Not only that, your children can learn how to express their love by making something special with their hands.

15 Days of Chinese New Year Celebration For Kids

15 Days of Chinese New Year Celebration For Kids

The Chinese New Year, also referred to as the Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday celebration that stretches for 15 days and more.   It’s more than just celebrating a new beginning, it’s a celebration of hope, renewal, and gratitude.  When you teach your child about the Chinese New Year, you broaden their perspective about the world and acceptance of different cultures. You can celebrate the Chinese New Year with your children with many fun hands-on activities.