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你好
To travel to China, we will
have to fly from Raleigh,
North Carolina to Toronto,
Ontario and then on to
Beijing, China. The trip is
7,099 miles and will take
20 hours and 50 minutes.
Here we are at the airport. Let’s get
ready to go.
We have arrived at the
airport in Toronto,
Ontario. Let’s get on
the next plane to
Beijing, China.
Fasten your seat belt. We are
ready to land at the airport in
Beijing, China.
Welcome to China! Come along as we discover the people and places of
China through:
THE ABC’ S OF CHINA
Aa A is for abacas.
The abacus was first used in China about 500 B.C. The abacus is used to do
math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The beads on the
abacus are used for numbers. You can slide the beads up and down to show the
numbers. The abacus is still used today by shopkeepers in China.
Bb B is for Beijing.
Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China, is the nation's political,
economic, cultural, educational and international trade and communication
center. It is located in northern China. Beijing serves as the most important
transportation hub and port of entry in China. It is also one of the six ancient
cities of China.
Cc C is for chopsticks.
Chopsticks are utensils used for eating. No one knows when chopsticks were
first used, but they were first invented in China. Chopsticks can be traced back
as far as the third century B.C. Chopsticks are used in Japan, Korea, Vietnam,
and China. Chopsticks are most often made of bamboo, but the chopsticks of the
Emperor and Emperoress are made of ivory, because ivory turns colors if the
food has poison in it.
Dd D is for dragon.
Dragons are made from different kinds of animals. The body is of a snake, scales like a
fish, head like a camel, horns like a deer, eyes like a rabbit, ears like a bull, neck like an
iguana, belly of a frog, paws like a tiger, and claws like an eagle. The five toed dragons are
Chinese. The five toed dragon is called the "Imperial Dragon." They can be blue, black,
white, red, or yellow. Dragons are an important part of many Chinese festivals, including
Chinese New Year. In ancient China, dragons did not breathe fire. Dragons were wise and
caring. They guarded the wind, the rain, the rivers, precious metals and gems. In China,
dragons are considered good luck.
Ee E is for erhu.
The erhu, sometimes
known in the West as
the "Chinese violin" or
"Chinese two-string
fiddle," is a twostringed bowed
musical instrument,
used as a solo
instrument as well as
in small ensembles
and large orchestras.
Ff F is for flag.
China's national flag was adopted in September, 1949. This flag was first flown in
Tiananmen Square on October 1, 1949 - the day of the founding of the People's
Republic of China. The rectangular flag has a red field with five golden-yellow
stars (each with five points) in the upper left corner. The star on the left is larger
than the other four. The red color of the flag symbolizes revolution. The large
star symbolizes the Communist Party (which rules China) and the smaller stars
represent the people of China.
Gg G is for Great Wall.
The Great Wall can be found northwest of Beijing, China. The Great Wall is
more than 1,500 miles long. Construction of it began in the 7th century B.C. It
is said that it can be seen from the moon. It is 25 feet high and has 40 foot
towers. The Great Wall took hundreds of years to complete.
Hh H is for Huns.
During the thirtieth century B.C. segments of the Great Wall of China were
connected to keep out a fierce group of people from Mongolia from the north.
These tribes were called Hsiung-nu. In the west their names were know as the
Huns. Huns built a large empire of their own in Central Europe. They were
enemies of Chinese warriors.
Ii I is for inventions.
There are four great inventions that came from the Chinese. They are how to
make paper, block printing, the compass, and gunpowder. The Chinese have
invented many other things including kite making, making ink, boat building, and
the abacus. They are all important but the four most famous inventions have
made the greatest contribution to modern civilization.
Kk K is for kite.
Kites were invented by Han Sin for use in Chinese wars in 206 B.C. Kite flying is
also an ancient sport in China. Kites are pieces of cloth that cover wooden sticks.
Some kites are so large that it takes several men to launch and fly them. Today
kites are flown in competitive sports, for military or scientific purposes, and as a
relaxing hobby or pastime.
Ll L is for Lion Dance.
The Lion Dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture, in which
performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume. The lion dance is often
mistaken as dragon dance. An easy way to tell the difference is that a lion is
operated by two people, while a dragon needs many people. Also, in a lion
dance, the performers' faces are covered, since they are inside the lion. In a
dragon dance, the performers can be seen since the dragon is held upon poles.
Basic lion dance fundamental movements can be found in most Chinese martial
arts
Mm M is for Mt. Everest.
Sir George Everest
was the first
person to record
the height and
location of Mt.
Everest, this is
where Mt."Everest"
got its name from
in the English
language.
Nn N is for noodles.
Grains are the most important food in China. Rice is grown and eaten in the
south. Wheat is grown in the north. They grind the wheat into flour and use it to
make bread and noodles. A Chinese main dish would be vegetables with bits of
meat or seafood with rice or noodles.
Oo O is for opera.
The most popular form of drama in China is Chinese Opera. Chinese Opera
began during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368). Beijing Opera uses spoken words,
songs, and dance to tell a story. They use symbolic movements to tell stories of
Chinese history and folk tales. The opera is very colorful with fancy scenery and
detailed costumes. Traditional instruments are used for the music.
Pp P is for pi pa.
The pipa (pronounced "pee-paa") was originally used as a generic term for all
pluck string lutes. It is commonly referred to as the "Chinese guitar“. It is an
ancient four-stringed moon-shaped lute with long and straight neck and various
number of frets. It dates back to around 200 BC. The ruan used to be called
"p'i-p'a" or qin-pipa. Through the "silk-road" (around 5th century), a new type of
"pipa" with pear-shaped body and bent neck has been developed. Since the
Tang Dynasty (618-917AD), and the name pipa, has been specifically given to
this newly-developed version, whereas the old form of pipa with straight-neck
and round body got the name "Ruan", after the name of the grand master of this
instrument, Ruan Xian.
Qq Q is for Qin Shi Huang.
The Qin Dynasty began with the first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in 221 B.C. He
unified China and made writing, weights and measurements all the same. This
included all schools teaching the same philosophy. The best known
accomplishment from the First Emperor was the Great Wall of China.
Rr R is for ribbon dance.
The ribbon dance is a part of the Chinese traditional dance and it is performed
during cultural occasions. It has its origin during the "Han dynasty“ (206 BC –
220 AD) and reaches its peak in the "Tang dynasty“ (618 AD – 907 AD). The
ribbon dance was performed only for the royal people. Today, the dance has its
popularity among the common people for its beauty and grace. The ribbon dance
is known as "Cai Dai Wu Dao" in Chinese culture. It is performed in almost all the
cultural festivals of China.
Ss S is for silk.
Silk fabric was first developed in ancient China with some of the earliest
examples found as early as 3500 BC. Silk is a natural fiber obtained from the
cocoons of silkworms. Legend gives credit for developing silk to a Chinese
empress, Lei Zu. Silks were originally reserved for the Kings of China for their
own use and gifts to others, but spread gradually through Chinese culture and
then to many regions of Asia through trade routes known as the Silk Road.
Tt T is for tea.
The practice of drinking tea originated in China. The Chinese drink tea during
many parts of the day such as during meals for good health or for simple
pleasure.
Uu U is for umbrella.
The Chinese introduced the umbrella to the Japanese almost 2,000 years ago.
The umbrella was made out of oiled paper and bamboo. The Chinese called the
umbrella "karakasas". They are still handmade. They were used to keep the rain
off their silk robes and to keep the sun off their faces.
Vv V is for village.
Most rural Chinese have traditionally lived in villages in the plains and river
valleys. In places, such as the mountains and dry plains, villages rarely have
more than a 100 households. In places where the land is productive and
agriculture is practiced, there are large villages with 500 or more households.
Ww W is for water buffalo.
Asia is the native home of the water buffalo with 95% of the world population of
water buffalo. China depends on the water buffalo for meat and milk, as well as
the labor it performs. The fat content of buffalo milk is the highest amongst farm
animals.
Xx X is for Xin Nian Jie.
This means the Chinese New Year. It is also known as the Spring Festival which
celebrates the beginning of spring. The holiday is somewhere between January
30 and February 20. The Chinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebrated in
China. The word Nian means "year" and was a mythical beast that swallowed
people on the eve of the new year. Legend has it that the beast was tricked by
an old man into swallowing other animals that were enemies to people. The
beast did swallow the other animals. The old man was really a god in disguise
and he captured Nian and rode off on his back. With all the harmful beasts gone,
the people could live peacefully once again. The Chinese celebrate this legend
each year by placing red paper decorations on their windows and doors to scare
Nian away from their homes.
Yy Y is for yuan.
The official currency of China is the yuan. 1 yuan is worth about 15 cents in
U.S. dollars. Or $1.00 is about 7 yuan.
Zz Z is for zodiac.
Each year the Chinese calendar is named for a different animal. There are 12
years in the repeated cycle. The animals are the rat, ox, tiger,hare or rabbit,
dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. The Chinese believe
that people born in the year of a certain animal they will take on certain
characteristics of that animal.
DRAGON
RABBIT
TIGER
SNAKE
2000,
1999,
1998,
2001
2012
2011
2010
MONKEY
ROOSTER
HORSE
RAM
2004
2005
2002
2003
DOG
PIG
2006
2007
RAT
OX
2008
2009
THE TIGER: People born under the tiger are brave. They are powerful and
intelligent and they do well in life. They could be agile. The tiger is loyal.
THE RABBIT: People born under the rabbit are lucky, happy, good at what they
do, shy, a gambler, independent, humble, and aloof. They might have many
children.
THE DRAGON: People born under the dragon are usually full of energy. They
are healthy and like to do things. They are also very honest. They may be quick
to anger. The dragon likes the night time. They are big hearted. Red is a good
luck color.
THE SNAKE: The snake is said to be blessed with three virtues. People born
under the snake are usually wise and firm. They can often become
rich, because a person born during this year should be able to make sound
judgments and keep to the job until the work is finished.
THE HORSE: People born under the horse are said to be popular, cheerful and
quick-witted. On the other-hand, someone born in these years can be stubborn
and impulsive. They are supposed to be kind to strangers. But, he is not good
working with relatives. The horse is strong and friendly.
THE RAM: The ram is said to be proud and a bossy animal. People born under
the ram should be a good doctor. The ram is known for gentleness and kindness.
They also worry.
THE MONKEY: The monkey is quick. The monkey is funny. It is not likely for a monkey
to mind his own business. They would be a loving parent. They tend to be quick witted,
clever, and creative. They learn quickly and are good at solving problems.
THE ROOSTER: We know the rooster is an early riser. People born under the rooster
would likely be very industrious. They tend to be proud, up right and alert. They are also
often precise and very direct. They also like to express themselves in speech, writing or
music.
THE DOG: A dog can be a loyal friend. People born under the dog would be loyal and
quick to learn. They are usually honest and loyal and help people. They play fair and
they are very important.
THE PIG: People born under the pig are likely to be a good parents. They may be easy
to anger, but they are intelligent, honest, courageous, completes projects, gallant, and
sincere. They are honest and straightforward. They can be relied on to see things
through. They tend to be popular and make lasting friendship and are good neighbors.
THE RAT: People born under the rat are usually cheerful and kind. If they were born
during the day, they are most likely to have a rich easy life. If they were born during the
night, they may have a life of hard work. Rats tend to sleep all day and hunt all night.
THE OX: The ox is a powerful and hard working animal. He is a sturdy worker. People
born under the ox are usually strong, quiet, and good at using their hands. They are
strong and dependable. They tend to keep to themselves and may be stubborn.
Chinese Calligraphy
(written Chinese)
• Fu - the Chinese word for 'luck‘
• Spring
Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness
fu lu shou xi
Chinese New Year
• The Lunar New Year, also called the
Spring Festival, is the most important
holiday for the Chinese.
• New Year's Day usually falls on the day
of the second new moon after the winter
solstice (first day of winter).
• The New Year is celebrated with
firecrackers, dragon dances and visits
to friends and family. It lasts for 15 days
and ends with the Lantern Festival.
Customs
• The entire house should be cleaned before
New Year's Day. Sweeping or dusting should
not be done on New Year's Day for fear that
good fortune will be swept away.
• Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve
is the Chinese way of sending out the old
year and welcoming in the New Year. On the
stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every
door in the house, and even windows, have
to be open to allow the old year to go out.
• Red clothing is preferred on New Year’s Day.
Red is considered a bright, happy color, sure
to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future.
Bibliography
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Scholastic lesson plan and resources:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/instructor/Jan05_china.htm
Images and music from: http://www.nancymusic.com/Gunghayplay.htm
Image of tiger: http://www.dl4all.com/search/chinese+new+year++tiger.html
China the beautiful: http://www.chinapage.com/china.html
Lion and dragon dancer images:
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/interactive/wallpapers/ig_wall_fest.jhtml#
Lion dance information: http://www.chinese-culture.net/html/lion_dance.html
Lion dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m-SEdOKrE4&feature=player_embedded#at=36
Dragon dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WUnWPpRslM
Activity Village Chinese New Year links:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_new_year_links.htm
Map: http://www.chinatour.com/maps/maps.htm
Chinese money: http://www.chinatour.com/currency/currency.htm
Chinese New Year: http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/CHINA/chinese_new_year.html
Wallpaper: http://www.123chinesenewyear.com/chinesenewyear/wallpapers/index2.html
Some Sights
To See
In China
THE GRAND BUDDHA
The Grand Buddha, also known as
Da Fo, is the tallest stone Buddha
statue in the world. The Buddha is
found near Leshan city, in the
Sichuan province. It took workers
more than 90 years to carve the
massive 233-foot-tall statue into the
face of a cliff. The Buddha's ears
are 23 feet long, each eyebrow is 18
feet long and there are more than
1,021 stone coiled buns on its head.
THE GREAT WALL
The Chinese began
working on this 4,000mile long wall in the 770
B.C. It was built to
protect China's borders
from nomadic tribes and
to keep invaders out.
The Wall is the longest
man-made structure in
the world. Its five stone
sections include forts
and towers, where
soldiers used to keep
watch. Considered one
of the Seven Wonders of
the World, the Great
Wall is visited by an
estimated 13 million
people a year.
THE FORBIDDEN CITY
The Forbidden City sits
exactly in the center of the
ancient city of Beijing. It took
14 years to complete the city's
construction. For 500 years, it
served as home for 24
Emperors of the Ming and
Qing dynasties. A 26-foot high
wall and a 20-foot deep moat
surround it. Today, the
Forbidden City, now officially
known as the Palace
Museum, holds the largest
collection of preserved ancient
wooden sculptures in the
world. Until 1949, the city was
officially off-limits to the public.
SHANGHAI
Shanghai has been the center of
trade in China for 1,000 years. Once
a booming fishing town, it is now
China's biggest city. Shanghai's
location on the East China Sea
helped it become one of the largest
seaports in the world. In the late
1990s, Shanghai underwent a major
renovation to become a city packed
with high-rise buildings, extensive
freeways and people. More than 18
million people live there.
How much did you learn during your virtual voyage through China? Find
out by taking our quiz below.
1. China is on the continent of:
A.) North America
B.) Europe
C.) Asia
2. The capital of China is:
A.) Beijing
B.) Shanghia
C.) Washington D. C.
3. What is the ruling party of China called?
A.) the Democratic Party
B.) the Communist Party
C.) the Republican Party
4. Silk is made from:
A.) Cocoons
B.) Cotton
C.) Wool
5. The Chinese invented:
A.) Paper
B.) Plastic
C.) Ping-pong
6. In the Chinese zodiac, 2012 is the year of the:
A.) Rabbit
B.) Monkey
C.) Dragon
7. How long is the Great Wall?
A.) 4,000 miles
B.) 6,500 miles
C.) 7,000 miles
8. The most important holiday for the Chinese is:
A.) Easter
B.) Christmas
C.) New Year