๐ฆโจ The Magic of Lion Dance & Chinese Lunar New Year! ๐ฎ๐

๐ฆโจ The Magic of Lion Dance & Chinese Lunar New Year! ๐ฎ๐
๐ Hello, Culture Kids!
Grab your imaginary passports because today, weโre hopping on the Culture Train to China! ๐๐จ๐ณ Weโre learning all about the origins of Lion Dance and why itโs such a special part of Lunar New Year celebrations. ๐๐ฒ
๐๏ธ Special Guest: Mr. Justin from the San Gabriel Valley Chinese Cultural Association joins us to share the history, traditions, and meanings behind Lion Dance! ๐ฆ๐ฅ
๐ง In this episode, youโll learn:
โ How Lunar New Year started over 3,000 years ago! โณ๐ฎ
โ Why people wear red and make loud noises to chase away bad luck! ๐ด๐ฅ
โ The legend behind the Lion Dance & its connection to the Nian Monster! ๐น๐จ
โ What the colors, mirrors, and beards on a lion mean! ๐ฆโจ
โ Why Lion Dance isnโt just for Lunar New Yearโit brings good luck to all kinds of celebrations! ๐๐๐
๐ Fun Activity! Want to make your own lion at home? Weโve added a special DIY craft link in our show notes so you can design your own lion with colors that have meaning to YOU! ๐จโ๏ธ
๐ Happy Birthday, Trisha & Colette! ๐๐ Wishing you lots of joy and good luck for the year ahead! ๐ฐโจ
San Gabriel Valley Chinese Cultural Association
https://www.sgvcca.com/
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๐ Leave us a review & share your favorite Lunar New Year tradition with us! ๐๐
๐ LINKS:
Cardboard Box Lion Head: Create a wearable lion head using a small cardboard box, colored paper, and other craft materials. This project encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Chinese Lion Dance Craft: Utilize paper tubes, tissue paper, and printable templates to craft a dancing lion. This activity combines fine motor skills with cultural education.