China is a united country with 56 ethnic groups. In recent Chinese Studies Classes, Year 1 children learned the topic of Diversity of Ethnic Minorities. Through study, they got to know about the features and cultures of different ethnic groups including Mongol, Uygur, Tibetan, etc.
Children got so interested in Mongol, the ‘People on the horse back’, they couldn’t help cheering and shouting when watching the exciting video of Mongols riding the horses. The students were able to satisfying their whims by learning the moves of horse riding in a Mongol dance.
Children were also fascinated by the colourful Tibetan costumes. Holding the pure white Hada, they learned the traditional ways of Tibetans greeting prestigious guests coming from faraway, in an honored way. A lot of students expressed their wishes to visit Tibet and look at the magnificent Potala Palace and taste the savory buttered tea.
Moreover, students were even more attracted by the singing and dancing of the Uygurs. Who said dancing is just a girl’s talent? In class, boys took their initiative to join the dance with the girls, holding the tambourine and wearing their handmade Xinjiang hats.
Through studying the diversity of ethnic minorities, children got to learn the diverse Chinese cultures and peoples. The sense of “Ethnic is international” is etched in their hearts.
Y1D Co-eacher – Sherry WEI