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University of Victoria (Canada)

University of Victoria: Chinese New Year

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
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Other

Chinavista: Chongyang Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by Chinavista gives great information on the Chongyang Festival. The Chongyang Festival has been an important festival since ancient times. The story of Chongyang and how the customs were created are...
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Other

Chinavista: Bun Festival in Cheung Chau

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from Chinavista, you can read about the history, tradition, and celebration of the Peaceful Taoist Sacrificial Ceremony, better known as The Bun Festival. It takes place on Cheung Chau, an island situated southwest of Hong...
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Chinese New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the origins of the Chinese New Year through the use of video. Also, learn about the traditions and symbols, the food, and the calendar at this site from the History Channel.
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Other

Huayu World: Global Chinese Language and Culture Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource for exploring Chinese culture and language. Learn about Taiwanese lantern riddles, Chinese folklore, clothing, poetry and fables, papercutting, Chinese New Year, and Chinese festival and every-day cooking. Multimedia makes...
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Other

China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive, bilingual website about various aspects of Chinese culture, including folk custom, arts and crafts, food and drinks, costumes, scripts and calligraphy, performing arts, ethnic groups, etc.
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China Pictures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A photo gallery that introduces China and Chinese culture in pictures. Categories of pictures include spotlight pictures, festivals, natural sceneries, people and life.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Chinese Festivals

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Chinese Festivals Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teachers' site provides information about the Chinese New Year as well as lesson plans and a link to Chinese New Year superstitions.
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Other

Discover Hong Kong

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site for visitors to Hong Kong, virtual or real. Visit the Interactive Gallery to see videos or photos, read your Chinese horoscope, listen to the sounds of a Hong Kong marketplace. Learn about Chinese cuisine (you'll...
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Dragon Boat Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday. The article discusses the legends behind the festival and the customs associated with it.
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Qingming Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Qingming Festival that describes why the Chinese celebrate it.
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Lantern Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Chinese Lantern Festival and the customs associated with it.
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Mid Autumn Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Mid-Autumn Festival, an annual Chinese harvest festival. The article describes how the Chinese celebrate the festival and retells the folktale, "Chang E Flees to the Moon," that points to the festival's origin.
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China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Winter Solstice Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about how the winter solstice is celebrated in China.