Racial Harmony Padlet 2025 -3P by Panthradil Annie-chacko

RHD Padlet 3P

panthradil_anniechacko — 2021-08-06 03:11:34 UTC

Upload a photograph/image of a cultural item or tradition that represents your heritage, beliefs, or values into the class Padlet.
Some examples include pictures of food, fashion, instruments etc.
Please note that cultural items do not denote religious items e.g. statues, amulets, costumes associated with religious significance etc.
Please caption the photograph about what it means to you and your family and/or community

panthradil_anniechacko — 2025-07-25 03:45:39 UTC

Marien Lee

lee_yi_xuan_marien1 — 2025-07-25 03:49:45 UTC

The red packet has been a Chinese tradition for many years, often containing money which is then given to children/ unmarried individuals. The red packet is commonly given on special occasions such as Chinese new year or even birthdays. Chinese believe that red packets symbolise joy, luck and prosperity, adding onto the fact that red is a lucky colour in Chinese culture

Huai Rou (19)

whyareyourowingg — 2025-07-25 03:50:23 UTC

In the Chinese custom, red packets symbolise good luck, prosperity and wards off evil spirits. For kids, we might look forward to Chinese new year only for red packets, but I think red packets strengthen social bonds and expresses support and good luck on the recipient’s future.

Audrey

audrey_grazia_sjafii — 2025-07-25 03:51:34 UTC

The lion dance if often performed during Chinese new year during celebrations the lion dance symbolizes good luck, prosperity and warding off evil spirits

heer

sampat_heer_dharmesh — 2025-07-25 03:51:56 UTC

this is a picture of me celebrating deepavali with my friends and family last year!! to me, the tradition of lighting fireworks with my close ones is the most exciting part of the celebrations, for it’s always a time of great laughter, joy and memories together! the fireworks symbolise the triumph of good over evil. 🎇

Jing Yun (31)

tham_jing_yun — 2025-07-25 03:52:37 UTC

This shows traditional red Chinese lanterns, which are a significant symbol in Chinese heritage. Often, the Chinese will write Chinese characters on the lanterns to give their blessings and wishes. Lanterns are often used during festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival, representing light, hope, and the guiding of good fortune. Their vibrant red color symbolizes prosperity and joy, and red is a lucky colour in Chinese culture.

Stacie

tan_jing_ning_stacie6_1 — 2025-07-25 03:52:45 UTC

In Chinese culture, red packets are given on Chinese New Year to children and single adults. They symbolise good luck, prosperity and happiness. The red colour is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring blessings to the recipient. Giving and receiving red packets is a gesture of goodwill and a way to convert well wishes and blessings.

Mischa

sim_yu_ting_mischa — 2025-07-25 03:52:49 UTC

Sisig: a popular Filipino dish that savory, spicy, and tangy flavors. It typically features finely chopped pork, often including parts like ears, cheeks, and jowls, which are boiled, grilled, and then stir-fried with onions, chili peppers. My family and I personally like to top this with Kalamansi (lime) whenever we eat this ;)

shona_koh_yi1 — 2025-07-25 03:52:56 UTC

Hanfu, traditional dress, had worn a mini version as a child, symbolise chinese culture, history and aesthetics

Vera

neo_xin_ying_vera — 2025-07-25 03:53:04 UTC

In the Chinese culture, people often eat tangyuan (汤圆) to symbolise family reunions, especially on the Lantern Festival and Winter Solstice. Family unity and togetherness are one of the key values in Chinese culture. In my family, we enjoy tangyuan together even on occasions without special festivals.

Dianne

lau_dianne — 2025-07-25 03:53:12 UTC

Red packets are often associated with generosity and the transmission of good luck. Red packets are a significant part of the Chinese culture as it is a custom for the elders to give them to the children during Chinese New Year, where both parties will exchange greetings and blessings

Xiu En

lim_xiu_en — 2025-07-25 03:53:16 UTC

The erhu is an “instrument of the soul". Its sound is deeply expressive, capable of mimicking human crying or sighing, and is used to convey a wide range of emotions — sorrow, nostalgia, joy, and longing. In Chinese opera and folk music, the erhu often represents the inner emotional world of characters or the mood of the story. The erhu is a strong symbol of Chinese musical tradition and national pride. Originating from the Tang dynasty and developing over centuries, it represents continuity of Chinese history. It’s commonly used in Chinese orchestras, festivals, and even in modern pop or crossover performances to represent traditional roots. The erhu has a minimalist design — just two strings and no fingerboard — yet it can produce rich and complex sounds. This contrast symbolizes the Chinese philosophy of balance, simplicity, and inner depth (like ideas in Taoism and Confucianism).

Yueling (33)

yang_yueling — 2025-07-25 03:53:16 UTC

In Chinese culture, hot pot (火锅) means more than just a meal, it's a social and cultural experience. It represents togetherness, warmth, and the coming together of family and friends. The communal aspect of sharing a simmering pot of broth and cooking ingredients together also fosters a sense of unity and shared enjoyment.

Ruihan

tuang_ruihan — 2025-07-25 03:53:31 UTC

These are traditional cellophane lanterns that we use during the Mid-Autumn Festival. These lanterns often light up the night when children in my community go around with their lanterns, symbolising hope. It also reminds me of when I would go around with these lanterns together with my cousins when we get together during Mid-Autumn Festival!

Christine

chuah_christine_natalie — 2025-07-25 03:53:58 UTC

In chinese culture, making dumplings with family members is a way for us to gather and strengthen our bonds with each other, as we make food together :)

Alivia

2025-07-25 03:54:07 UTC

tangerines symbolize good luck, wealth and prosperity. This association stems from the similar sounds of the Chinese words for "tangerine" and "luck," as well as the fruit's bright orange color which is linked to gold and wealth.

Yan Jie (21)

lok_yan_jie — 2025-07-25 03:54:12 UTC

In the Chinese culture, chopsticks represent more than just a utensil for eating. Chopsticks come in pairs, symbolising the balance and harmony of yin and yang, a core concept in Chinese philosophy. Chopsticks are also often seen as representing gentleness and benevolence, contrasting with the perceived violence of using knives and forks. In addition, chopsticks foster a sense of togetherness and social harmony and emphasises family harmony and social order, which are reflected in the use of chopsticks as a tool for communal dining.

Hayman (10)

hayman_saung_tin — 2025-07-25 03:54:16 UTC

In Burmese culture, Kyay Oh (literal translation: copper pot) is a popular and beloved noodle dish (and one of my favourite Burmese dishes 😋). It symbolizes traditional Burmese cuisine, particularly Yangon-style noodle dishes. It's a dish that evokes a sense of home and comfort for many Burmese people, including me, and is often associated with family meals and gatherings. 🍜

Judy

li_ziyu_judy — 2025-07-25 03:54:24 UTC

These are Jiaozi or dumplings, my family and I make them during special occasions such as Chinese new year, I think doing this brings us closer to each other and fosters a strong family bond:)

Allyna

allyna_lim_xin_hui — 2025-07-25 03:54:30 UTC

Fragrants bags (香包）are used in TCM as they are auspicious and are believed to warn off evil spirits. They are packed with fragrant herbs and are believed to have medicinal properties. My family has a few of these bags hanging around the house as we do enjoy the fragrances.

Isabelle

isabelle_khng_zhi_xuan — 2025-07-25 03:54:52 UTC

The cheongsam is often worn during Chinese New Year, weddings and other formal occasions, and is regarded as a reminder of the rich, diverse history of China.

Rebecca

zhou_peicen_rebecca — 2025-07-25 03:55:11 UTC

During the 冬至 period, my dad would hoard tangyuan for my family to eat, and he would boil them with 桂花 for “more flavour”. It symbolises family and union, harmony, and good fortune. My family only likes the ones with the black sesame filling though.

Eunice

2025-07-25 03:55:41 UTC

This is a hotpot spread, which is commonly found in Chinese households during reunion dinners. It also symbolises how everyone gets together to celebrate the joyous occasion. I love to eat hotpot with my family and friends even if it is not Chinese New Year.

Carys

carys_lim_shi_ying — 2025-07-25 03:55:44 UTC

In the Chinese culture, mandarin oranges represent good luck. During Chinese New Year, my family would buy mandarin oranges to gift to our relatives during visiting. They are often gifted as a pair, and we would present them with both our hands.

Grace

ho_yean_yean_grace — 2025-07-25 03:56:12 UTC

In Chinese culture, firecrackers are deeply significant, primarily symbolising the warding off of evil spirits and the welcoming of good fortune, especially during Chinese New Year. This tradition stems from the legend of the monster Nian, who was scared away by the loud noises and bright lights of firecrackers.

chuan ning

foo_chuan_ning — 2025-07-25 03:56:32 UTC

Zongzi typically are eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival, and is sort of a way to honour ancestors and uphold our traditional heritage. They primarily symbolise good fortune, prosperity and a respect for tradition (Seeing how it is based on an ancient story). Usually, I help my parents or my grandmother make a lot of these whenever Dragon Boat Festival is near, so it’s filled with a lot of happy memories and yummy food for me!

Alyssa

2025-07-25 03:57:53 UTC

These are pineapple tarts. It is usually eaten during Chinese New Year. It symbolises prosperity and good fortune. They are often exchanged as gifts between family and friends during the Lunar New Year, symbolising good luck and prosperity for the year ahead. Every Chinese New Year, my family would buy pineapple tarts!

Renie

renie_teo_yu_ting — 2025-07-25 03:58:37 UTC

In Chinese culture, red packets symbolize good luck, prosperity and blessings. They are given during Chinese new year and other occasions as a way to convey well wishes and express appreciation. The colour red is also considered a symbol of luck, life and happiness.

Jelena

2025-07-25 03:59:06 UTC

A zānzi (簪子) is a traditional Chinese hairpin used to secure hair in place and often serves as a symbol of beauty, status, and cultural identity. Dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period, hairpins were originally practical tools but evolved into decorative and meaningful accessories throughout Chinese history, especially during the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Made from a variety of materials such as wood, jade, gold, silver, and bone, zānzi range from simple everyday tools to exquisite works of art. They often reflected the wearer’s age, social status, and even marital status. For example, young unmarried women might wear delicate floral hairpins, while wealthier or married women wore more ornate ones. In literature and folklore, hairpins frequently symbolize love, remembrance, or longing, making them a deeply emotional and culturally rich element of Chinese heritage.

Estee

tan_qi_xuan_estee — 2025-07-25 04:00:06 UTC

This amulet paper in Chinese culture is known as 符 paper. It can serve as a means of healing because it is changed from something ordinary or profane to sacred through a ceremony performed by a spirit medium. It can also help bring good luck and fortune and serve as a protection for people against bad luck.

Wanning

2025-07-25 04:01:36 UTC

In Chinese culture, usually during the Chinese new year festival, people will eat 鱼生, or Lohei, celebrating a year and bringing well wishes for the upcoming year. Lohei can bring many well wishes, as people toss it in the air using chopsticks, each specific ingredient brings in different wishes, some examples are 大吉大利，年年有余，黄金满地，鸿运当头，甜甜蜜蜜，步步高升.

Ying En (5)

chua_ying_en1 — 2025-07-25 04:10:43 UTC

Mahjong is a game often played during CNY. it symbolizes social connection, family bonding, and cultural heritage. It acts as a bridge across generations, facilitating communication and strengthening relationships.