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eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Chinese New Year (2)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover traditions of the Chinese New Year while scrolling through this e-book.
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eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Having a Wonderful Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Peruse the pages of this e-book to see the traditions of celebrating Chinese New Year.
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Website
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Chinese Festivals & Dragon Lore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Information on China's ancient past and the roots of modern-day Chinese culture. Includes information on Chinese festivals, religions, and philosophy.
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Website
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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Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

A Collection of Historical Maps of China

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of historical maps of China, mainly maps of Chinese cities such as Beijing, Dalian, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Chinese rivers. Maps are mostly from early 20th century.
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Handout
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Double Seventh Festival

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Chinese Double Seventh Festival, which is celebrated in China much as Valentine's Day is celebrated in the West.
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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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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Handout
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.
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Handout
China State Council Information Office and the China International Publishing Group

China Internet Information Center: Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang Festival)

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about the Chinese Double Ninth Festival, which coincides with the blossoming of chrysanthemums, and how it is celebrated.