Paper making Hangzhou homestay tutors learnt traditional paper making crafts in this creative cultural activity session! Apply now The paper making tradition Paper making originated in China in the Han dynasty, making it one of the five great Chinese inventions which later spread around the world. Originally, paper was made Read more…
Homestay Trip – Yangzhou Shanghai homestay tutors enjoyed a two-day trip to the nearby city of Yangzhou. Apply now Yangzhou With over 2000 years of history, Yangzhou is a popular tourist city offering beautiful lakes, gardens and architecture. Homestay tutor participants from Shanghai enjoyed a two-day trip to explore the main Read more…
Traditional Dress and Dance Shenzhen EduCare au pairs enjoyed learning about traditional Chinese culture by dressing up in traditional outfits and learning a local dance style. Apply now Trying on traditional Chinese outfits Traditional Chinese outfits vary significantly between the different ethnic groups and regions in China – making the Read more…
EduCare Meetup – Bowling Beijing EduCare au pairs met up one evening to hang out while playing bowling. Apply now Fun meet-ups As well as more formal Chinese cultural activities, local coordinators also arrange relaxed meet-ups for the au pairs to hang out with each other. Today, our Beijing au Read more…
EduCare Cultural Activity – Tai Chi Hangzhou EduCare au pairs learnt some basic Tai Chi moves as part of their cultural activities program! Apply now Tai Chi A traditional martial art combining self-defence with fitness and meditation, Tai Chi originated in China and is now popular worldwide. Au pairs enjoyed Read more…
Deqing flower festival Hangzhou EduCare au pairs enjoyed a trip to Deqing for the annual flower festival, a huge celebration of the local flora and culture. Apply now Deqing flower festival Every year in spring, the small county of Deqing hosts a spectacular flower festival on the peaceful Xiazhu wetlands Read more…
Seal Carving Shenzhen EduCare au pairs enjoyed a fun afternoon carving traditional Chinese seals! Apply now The history of Chinese seals Chinese seals have over 3700 years of history, and are still used today to stamp official documents and sign important letters. You will also see traditional Chinese seals stamped Read more…
Tea Ceremony Shenzhen EduCare au pairs learnt about the traditional Chinese tea culture, tasting delicious local teas! Apply now The history of Chinese tea Tea has been drunk in China since the 2nd century BC. One legend goes that, while traveling with his army, the emperor was thirsty and asked Read more…
Dumpling making Shenzhen EduCare au pairs enjoyed a relaxing afternoon making dumplings in preparation for Chinese New Year! Apply now The meaning of dumplings In China, dumplings (饺子) originated from northern China and are believed to bring good luck and prosperity, due to their unusual shape resembling ancient gold ingots. Read more…
Opera Mask Making Shenzhen EduCare au pairs enjoyed a fun afternoon making traditional Chinese opera masks! Apply now The history of opera masks One of the traditional art forms in Chinese culture, opera has been around for centuries and exists in a variety of styles across China. Common to all Read more…