Traditions and Customs: Chinese
Exploring Chinese New Year, traditional food like dumplings, and customs like giving red packets.
Key Questions
- 1How do Chinese families celebrate the New Year?
- 2What are some traditional Chinese foods?
- 3What do the colors red and gold represent?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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