Friday, August 12, 2011

Week 4: Comparing culture, customs and etiquette

This week we our reading task focuses upon the similarities and differences between China and Australia.

A good online resource to support the reading task can be found here.

In addition to this we have begun decorating our classroom with some Chinese paper Products from Sydney's China Town.

One of these items is the 'red envelope' that is used to give money at Weddings or on Chinese New year.
Here is some interesting information about Chinese weddings and traditions.

Here is some footage of a Chinese tea ceremony: