CHIN 133 004/006 Lunar New Year Tasks (2020) by YJJ

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: A interview video

Take a picture of Chinese characters that you see on Lunar New Year decorations and interview a Chinese speaker regarding the the character.

How to initiate the conversation:
1. 你好，新年快乐！
2. 我是中文课的学生，我叫...。
3. 我想问你几个问题，可以吗？

the pronunciations:

请教我“show the picture” 这个字怎么念 (zhège zì zěnme niàn) Please teach me how to read this character.

the significance:

为什么中国人喜欢这个字？why do Chinese people like this character?

Don't forget to show your politeness by telling him/her:

谢谢你教我这个字怎么念。
很高兴认识你！新年快乐！

Tip: practice before the interview!

You need to get at least 7 points!

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Please complete the following tasks before 3 pm. After 3 pm, the posting function will be closed.
Form a group of 2-3 people. You have 50 minutes to 1 hour to find, collect, or perform as many of the items or tasks listed on the following pages as you can. There is one mandatory task, while the others are optional.
Bring your spirit of exploration and keen observation skills to maximize your chances of success. You are highly recommended to use Chinese throughout the event, so don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions. Here are a few tips to help you on your quest:
- It’s Spring Festival now, so don’t forget to say “新年好“ or “新年快乐” to everyone you meet.
- When asking questions, remember to be friendly and polite. Use “请问...” to begin your questions, and be sure to thank people with “谢谢!”.
- Always remember to bring a warm smile.
A cell phone will be needed to complete certain quests, which may involve taking photos or videos, so make sure to have one on hand.
Please take excellent records (photos and videos) of your accomplishments. Show off your artistry and talent with the camera. All the videos should be taken horizontally and at least 6 seconds long.
Don’t forget to download the PADLET app on the cell phone. Once a certain task is completed, please upload to the course PADLET If you are coming in a group, remember that everyone must engage in all the five tasks.

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: A fun photo

In traditional Chinese culture, 财神爷 is the symbol of wealth. Don’t hesitate to take a photo with him to bring yourself good fortune in 2020！

Task description

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

新年快乐！Our annual ‘Lunar New Year Celebration’ is coming to the Nest on Jan 28th! We invite you to come and join us to celebrate this exciting festival. Here, we have prepared some interesting tasks for you.

About Posting

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

The subject of each post should include each person’s Chinese name, so laoshimen and TAs will clearly know which post you submit. Please make sure everyone’s name is spelled correctly before you submit.

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof:
A cheerful video clip (minimum: 10 seconds)

For this booth, you are invited to toss fortune rings. After that, you need to follow the tradition “拜年bai4nian2”: some auspicious phrase cards will be offered, and you have to say them in Mandarin/dialect starting with “祝大家...” in order to get fortune chocolate.

Don’t be shy to shoot one video so that you can send it to your friend/family members to bring them your most sincere wishes.

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: A fun photo

Dumpling is the most representative food for the Spring Festival.

Make one yourself so that you can cook it for your family next year!

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: a lovely photo

How to create art using a tiny piece of paper? Try paper cutting. Please use your imagination to create your own paper-cutting artwork. When you complete it, please take a picture with it.

(Be careful when using scissors!)

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: A professional photo

Engrave any character you like and stamp it on one piece of paper. Remember to take a photo with your stamp. (Be careful when using knives!)

einiceyi — 2020-01-27 08:42:50 UTC

Proof: An elegant video clip (minimum: 6 seconds) or a photo with your masterpiece.

You can pick one of the tasks below.

Learn how to write one character from “福”，“春”，“鼠” with the copybook offered;
Learn how to write your Chinese name;
Invite laoshi to that booth to write one auspicious phrase（e.g. 新年快乐）for you.

典权和温艾德

aydenwinsor — 2020-01-28 19:51:26 UTC

2020-01-28 19:52:06 UTC

Amelia 蔡淑玲

温艾德和典权

aydenwinsor — 2020-01-28 19:55:32 UTC

2020-01-28 20:11:00 UTC

Amelia 蔡淑玲

温艾德和

aydenwinsor — 2020-01-28 20:14:20 UTC

典权

dellarfuller — 2020-01-28 20:21:05 UTC

石丹丽

dellarfuller — 2020-01-28 20:22:32 UTC

石丹丽

dellarfuller — 2020-01-28 20:23:09 UTC

alexwgolab — 2020-01-28 20:23:26 UTC

高维方
黄晓泽

石丹丽

dellarfuller — 2020-01-28 20:23:45 UTC

alexwgolab — 2020-01-28 20:23:57 UTC

高维方
黄晓泽

2020-01-28 20:25:59 UTC

Amelia 蔡淑玲

林濬炘

joycelam1 — 2020-01-28 20:28:13 UTC

Part 1

alexwgolab — 2020-01-28 20:34:50 UTC

高维方
黄晓泽

alexwgolab — 2020-01-28 20:35:36 UTC

高维方
黄晓泽

林濬炘

joycelam1 — 2020-01-28 20:36:25 UTC

Part 2

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 20:49:24 UTC

安迪

汪麗雅

2020-01-28 21:12:18 UTC

2020-01-28 21:17:44 UTC

汪麗雅

2020-01-28 21:18:28 UTC

汪麗雅

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 21:26:24 UTC

安迪

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 21:27:22 UTC

安迪

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-28 22:06:32 UTC

史佩雅

2020-01-28 22:11:00 UTC

史佩雅

2020-01-28 22:13:12 UTC

史佩雅

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史佩雅

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史佩雅

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史佩雅

2020-01-28 22:18:04 UTC

史佩雅

2020-01-28 22:19:09 UTC

福 - fu2 means fortune or 'good luck'!
我的中国朋友告诉我这个答案!
People stick this piece of paper on their doors during the Chinese New Year. This is done to pray for good luck and happiness for the coming year and to keep up bad luck and monsters!

林濬炘

joycelam1 — 2020-01-28 22:31:15 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-28 22:39:02 UTC

白木兰跟安澜

2020-01-28 22:43:33 UTC

白木兰跟安澜

2020-01-28 22:44:31 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-28 22:45:00 UTC

白木兰跟安澜

2020-01-28 22:45:23 UTC

白木兰跟安澜

2020-01-28 22:46:01 UTC

白木兰跟安澜

2020-01-28 22:46:26 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-28 22:48:21 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-28 22:50:15 UTC

孔宁思

2020-01-28 22:53:26 UTC

孔宁思

2020-01-28 22:54:24 UTC

孔宁思

2020-01-28 22:58:42 UTC

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 23:04:04 UTC

安迪

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 23:20:21 UTC

安迪

andyjung96 — 2020-01-28 23:28:51 UTC

任俊慧

2020-01-28 23:58:14 UTC

对不起、there were people performing so we couldn’t walk across to the statue.

任俊慧

2020-01-28 23:59:01 UTC

任俊慧

2020-01-28 23:59:50 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:27:46 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:31:40 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:35:27 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:36:28 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:37:08 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:38:07 UTC

费洁

ritafirer — 2020-01-29 06:40:52 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-30 20:08:23 UTC

saphia_eddie — 2020-01-30 20:09:00 UTC