Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival


Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, I am excited to share that the children have been learning about the various celebrations associated with this event. 

We have explored traditional customs through the stories of “端午节” (Dragon Boat Festival), including the delightful sticky rice dumplings (粽子) and the thrilling dragon boat race (龙舟比赛). 



The children particularly enjoyed playing with the dragon headbands they crafted themselves.





To reinforce key vocabulary, the children have been sitting in the "dragon boat" and singing the song "划龙舟" (Row the Dragon Boat) together in class and small groups. 









This week, we delved deeper into the festival's origins and created a fun experience by imitating a dragon boat race with tummy boards! It has truly been a highlight of our learning journey.




Wishing you and your families a joyful and healthy Dragon Boat Festival! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at joey.zhao@hillside.edu.hk.


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