Bring the joy of Lunar New Year to your school or library with an interactive cultural experience led by dancer, teaching artist, and movement specialist Kaeshi Chai.
These lively, hands-on programs combine movement, storytelling, language, and creative play to introduce children and families to Chinese cultural traditions in an engaging and memorable way. Participants learn through doing, dancing, balancing, exploring language, and celebrating together.
Learn about animals from China, New Zealand, and Australia
Discover the history and meaning of Chinese characters and pictograms
Practice simple Chinese words and phrases
Hear the traditional story of the Nian Monster
Join a joyful Dragon Dance parade
Learn about and embody the Chinese Zodiac animals
Explore gentle Tai Chi and Qigong movements
Try beginner-friendly chopstick skills through playful challenges
Learn simple paper folding techniques
Practice Chinese dance movements such as Cloud Step and Lotus Hands
Leap over “fire” for good luck
Develop posture and balance through movement activities
Receive Fire Horse stickers to take home
For more information contact Humboldt Literacy Project at 707.445.3655 or humboldtliteracy.org