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The Year of the Wood Dragon
The Chinese New Year will fall on the 10th of February in 2024. To celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon (Wood is the element this year), CI teachers have produced a “behind-the-scenes” video of the dragon dance competition at Central China Normal University. This article also highlights the diverse interpretations of the origin and cultural significance of the dragon.
All about the Moon: Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival will fall on the 29th of September in 2023. To celebrate this occasion, CI student Elizabeth Smyth delivered a beautiful Chinese love song through her exceptional singing talent. CI teachers and CCNU’s international students also took us shopping for mooncakes in Wuhan. Happy Mooncake Festival!
CI Got Talents: Rap Song About Dragon Boat Festival
Why not embrace both our tradition through a poem and a modern twist with a rap song to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival! Our talented CI teacher from Generation Z retold the legendary origin of this festival in a truly original and creative style. With the help of Pinyin and the English translation, you may even be able to rap along too. Please enjoy!
Chinese New Year 2023 – The Year of the Rabbit
As we farewell the Year of the Tiger with now the Water Rabbit (Chinese: 水兔; pinyin: shuǐ tù) on our doorstep, we will be welcoming a change of pace for better health, prosperity, and peace. Rabbit symbolizes growth, rebirth, and gentleness. We wish you a Happy Year of the Rabbit full of blessings!
Chinese New Year 2022 – The Year of Tiger
Fancy to learn about the Chinese zodiac animals? Be curious about what the Tiger symbolizes and how Chinese people celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year? Please read this interesting introduction article.
Dragon Boat Festival: More than just dragon boat racing
The origin of the Dragon Boat Festival can be a mystery, whatever that might be. The celebration these days is more about family ties and community engagement to establish a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature for a better future!
The Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebrating the Mandala of the Sky
Originated from China’s thousands of years of ancient practice “celestial worship of the full moon”, one of its legends painted a story of love and betrayal. These days, the festival has evolved into a family reunion by celebrating the full moon to find harmony in life.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.