・Understand the types and characteristics of dim sum. ・To enhance children’s knowledge about traditional food utensils by making steamers. ・To learn traditional Chinese morning tea culture by visiting a Chinese restaurant.
Brief Descriptions
Due to the pandemic, many children have missed out on the opportunity to visit Chinese restaurants and enjoy tea, so they lack of knowledge the culture of drinking tea and eating dim sum. This activity allows children to understand the characteristics and types of dim sum and experience the exquisiteness of Chinese craftsmanship through the steamer-making activity. Children can learn about Chinese food culture by simulating restaurant visits, cultivating dietary skills, etiquette, and social skills.
・Recognize the basic characteristics of Chinese facial makeup (shape, color and pattern). ・Train hand-eye coordination ability. ・Learn to appreciate the makeup patterns on the faces of traditional opera actors.
Brief Descriptions
Facial makeup is the painting on the faces of traditional opera actors and is one of the traditional Chinese arts. By appreciating videos and pictures, children can observe the different shapes of facial makeup and understand the basic characteristics of Chinese facial makeup (most facial makeup is symmetrical, and different figures and roles have different patterns). During the process, children are taught the basic procedures and steps of facial painting, and children are guided to abide by specific specifications in their free creations. After the activity is completed, children’s works are displayed to create an atmosphere that promotes traditional art.