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The Significance of Dragon in Chinese Culture 龍 • 龙 The Mighty Dragon

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese culture for kids, World Culture for Kids

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The Significance of Dragon in Chinese Culture 龍 • 龙 The Mighty Dragon In Chinese culture, few symbols possess the mighty power and significance of the dragon. This Chinese mythical creature, far from the dragons in Western stories, has a complex array of profound meanings, from imperial authority to auspiciousness and prosperity. Its depiction and reverence in Chinese society and culture offer a fascinating glimpse into the values, beliefs, and historical identity of one of the world’s

Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi Winter Solstice – World Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Teaching Chinese to Children, World Culture for Kids

Chinese Winter Festival Dong Zhi Winter Solstice is the most important day among the 24 Chinese solar terms. There are six Chinese solar terms in each season. And, you already know the most important festival in every season. There is the Spring Festival for the spring. Spring Festival is the Lunar New Year. When the Spring Festival arrives that means the spring is coming. During the Spring Festival, Chinese people celebrate with the family, enjoy the

Happy Hanukkah – World Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Teaching Chinese to Children, World Culture for Kids

Happy Hanukkah in two languages, English and Chinese. A Jewish celebration The Hanukkah holiday is more than one day. Hanukkah is known as the wintertime “festival of lights.” What is Hanukkah? Hanukkah is in honor of a victorious battle for religious freedom which happened 2,000 years ago. The Hanukkah holiday lasts eight days. Tradition of Hanukkah Families will place a menorah by the window. Menorah holds candles. It holds eight candles plus one for lighting

Diwali in Chinese The Festival of Lights in India – World Culture for Kids

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Bilingual Parenting, World Culture for Kids

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Diwali in Chinese The Festival of Lights in India Diwali is also known as Dipawali. It is the most important and biggest cultural festival of the year to Hindus. This cultural event also extends to the non-Hindu communities, such as Buddhists in India. Diwali is like the Mid Autumn Festival and the Lunar New Year for Chinese. It is also like Thanksgiving and Christmas in the States. What is Diwali in Chinese? Diwali is pái dēng

indigrow and A to Z of Chinese Culture Playbook | Author Spotlight

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / multicultural books, World Culture for Kids

A to Z of Chinese Culture Playbook by Indigrow | MissPandaChinese.com

In this Author Spotlight Series, we invite diverse children’s book authors and publishers to share their stories and books that feature Chinese culture and world culture. As parents continue to guide children to explore and thrive we want to provide you with quality and accessible tools and resources. Here we are delighted to feature multicultural children’s books and resources mindfully created by two female entrepreneurs! Please enjoy this featured article by Kshama, indigrow! A to Z of

Celebrating Holi with Color Party, Straw painting and Mandarin

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese Teaching Resrouces, World Culture for Kids

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Celebrating Holi with Kids and Chinese Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated in India. It is also known as the Festival of Colors. Fast Facts About Holi Holi होली marks the end of the winter. It honors the triumph of good over evil and celebrates the arrival of spring. It is celebrated in India and in other South Asian nations with Hindu populations, such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. In addition, Hindus in America, Europe, and

The Great Race and the 12 Chinese Animal Signs – World Culture For Kids Series

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Chinese culture for kids, World Culture for Kids

Chinese Animal Birth Signs The Chinese Zodiac Signs | Miss Panda Chinese misspandachinese.com

Twelve Chinese Animal Birth Signs might sound new to you but what if I tell you that these are the Chinese animals that rotate over a 12-year cycle? You may immediately know what they are. You might even know that after the year of the COW comes the year of the TIGER. In 2022, the year of the water TIGER will arrive on February 1. We are talking about the same 12 Chinese animals. Some people call

Asian Pacific American Authors and Illustrators – Read Now and Beyond Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Blog, World Culture for Kids

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Asian Pacific American Authors and Illustrators Multicultural books open up the world for children. Diverse books open doors to invite readers to experience, discover, and dive in cultures through words and pictures. It is learning through stories, folktales, and history. It helps children to connect with diversity, cultures, and peers who are from various backgrounds. In part 2 of the Asian Pacific American Authors and Illustrators series, I expand the books to reach the Middle East,

Asian Pacific American Authors Books Stories and Support

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / Diverse Books, World Culture for Kids

Asian Pacific American Authors and Illustrators Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is in May. However, you can share diverse books with kids on any day of the year. Today is a perfect day to celebrate diverse cultures and read books by Asian Pacific American authors and illustrators. You can take action and help. You can bring books by AAPI authors and illustrators home, share their work with friends and schools, and ask your library

A Gift for Amma Book Review | Multicultural Children’s Book Day

By Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett on / multicultural books, World Culture for Kids

Multicultural Children's Book Day 2021 | Miss Panda Chinese

A Gift for Amma Book Review Multicultural Children’s Book Day I am thrilled to review one outstanding multicultural book featured in Multicultural Children’s Book Day this year. If you and your child enjoy farmer markets on a sunny day you will fall in love with this picture book that takes you on an adventure in a market in India. let’s go! A Gift for Amma – Market Day in India by Meera Sriram is a beautiful

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