Josiah Quincy Elementary School 昆士小學
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Chinese
New Year is a time of happiness, even in school. In the Josiah Quincy our school
houses an enormous Chinese New Year performance every year, including almost
every class in the whole school. This event is one of the favorites of the
mayor, and he comes to most of our Chinese New Year performances. Every year we
have the traditional Chinese dances, like the lion dance, which wards off evil
spirits and brings good luck. Ms. Doyle has constructed awesome costumes for all
our dances, most of which tell a story or bring a sign of prosperity. Then we
have the Flying Dragons, a group of amazing gymnasts who do a series of
intricate steps for a amazed audience. The youngest of these performers are in
kindergarten. We have the Mandarin performances, where the younger students show
off their skill in the new language many of them have just been introduced to.
We have the violinists and pianists who play beautiful pieces that remind us of
happiness to come and sorrow left behind. Even the little children can have big
parts, like solos or six people bands.
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Chinese New Year show also tells kids about the history of Chinese culture. Many
of the kids are asked what they think of Chinese New Year. “I think that
it’s all about celebrating with your family and wiping away your bad
spirits,” one said. It helps the students participate in class performances
and realize what this unique celebration really is. |
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Francesca Violich |
Chinese
New Year