Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 Mandarin students aged 7 to 11. You can read the full story of Chinese New Year here. Save to My Bitesize close panel Every January or February, when there is a new moon, lots of people all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year. Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. The Chinese New Year is set for 29 January 2025, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake and bringing in various traditional celebrations. This educational pack designed for primary schools includes resources and activities to help teachers and pupils learn more about this important spring festival and explore Chinese language and culture. Learn about Chinese New Year with Abbie and her brother. Videos for primary aged pupils, some of which can also be accessed on Youtube via the links below: Preparing for Chinese New Year video. Abbie and her brother clean the house in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations. BBC Teach. Celebrating the Chinese New Year in the UK Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the oldest traditional festival in China, but a few people concern the origin and story behind the holiday. Many existing customs and activities of the festival actually can be traced back to a popular story of the Monster Nian, which helps to explain why and how the festival is celebrated. This means that Chinese New Year can fall anytime between 21st January and 20th February each year. Chinese New Year is unlike the western New Year in another way. While New Year for most nations is a one evening/one day affair, Chinese New Year is a fifteen day celebration. It is also called Spring Festival and Lunar New Year and many of the Tell your children this traditional story associated with Chinese New Year celebrations. This resource is perfect for shared reading. PDF [800 KB] An annual celebration event is taking place today to mark a fresh start for many. The Chinese New Year is now upon us, with celebrations and festivities expected to take place all over the world The story of Chinese New Year and the monster Nian being the most popular story in the history of Chinese New Year. Regardless of its origin, the history of Chinese New Year is over 3,000 years old. Many believe it originated in the Shang Dynasty of 1600-1046 BC, when people honoured their ancestors and the gods at the end of the year. A primary school assembly framework for KS1, KS2 and P1 - P7 celebrating Lunar New (also known as Chinese New Year). Includes video, suggestions for songs, optional words for reflection and prayer. Scroll or swipe down to find out more about Chinese and Lunar New Year. Bitesize; More menu; More menu. Search CBeebies. Chinese and Lunar New Year Story Read the legend of Chinese New Year! Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. For teachers' notes and more: In this film a yo Find out how the animals of the Chinese Zodiac decided who would have which year named after them. Learn how the Zodiac years were named by the Jade Emperor.Visit CBeebies at to find even more fun games and videos for your pre Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. A story in Mandarin: Chinese New Year. count. 2 of 6. A story in Mandarin: Little Red Riding Hood Learn key Mandarin vocabulary in this fun story and quiz from BBC Bitesize for KS2 students. A story in Mandarin: Chinese New Year. count. 2 of 6. A story in Mandarin: Little Red Riding Hood A story in Mandarin: Chinese New Year. Explore the legend of the Chinese New Year in this fun story and interactive quiz. Learn all about the culture of Chinese New Year in this video and interactive quiz from BBC Bitesize for 1st level Mandarin students in Scotland, as part of the Curriculum for Excellence.
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