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中国传统节日七夕介绍-英文教案Title: Chinese Traditional Festival - The Story of Qixi FestivalIntroduction:Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is one of the most celebrated traditional festivals in China. It falls on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, which typically lands in August. The festival has a captivating love story behind it, symbolizing the eternal love between a cowherd and a weaver fairy. This English teaching plan aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Qixi Festival, its historical background, traditional customs, and its significance in Chinese culture. Let's embark on a journey to explore the magical tale and the enchanting festivities associated with Qixi Festival.I. Historical Background:The roots of Qixi Festival can be traced back to the ancient Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE). Legend has it that a young cowherd named Niulang and a weaver fairy named Zhinu fell deeply in love. However, their love was forbidden by the gods, who decided to separate them by the Milky Way. Since then, the couple has been permitted to meet only once a year, on the7th night of the 7th lunar month. This romantic folklore has been passed down through generations, giving birth to the Qixi Festival.II. Customs and Traditions:1. Magpie Bridge: According to the legend, Magpies form a bridge across the Milky Way to reunite Niulang and Zhinu on Qixi night. As aresult, it is believed that if it rains on this day, it is the tears of the weaver fairy yearning to be with her beloved husband.2. Fruit Picking: One popular activity during Qixi Festival is fruit picking, especially plucking ripe melons. This activity symbolizes love and fertility, as folklore suggests that Zhinu was an excellent weaver but had no agricultural skills, while Niulang excelled in farming.3. Making Wishes: Young single women pray to Zhinu during the festival, seeking blessings for their needlework skills, hoping to find a good husband and a happy marriage.III. Festival Celebrations:1. Romantic Revelry: Couples celebrate Qixi Festival by going on dates, exchanging gifts, and enjoying a romantic meal together. It is an ideal occasion for expressing love and affection towards partners.2. Artistic Expressions: The festival serves as a platform for showcasing traditional Chinese arts, including poetry recitals, music performances, and various cultural exhibitions. These activities contribute to the preservation of Chinese culture and enhance participants' understanding of traditional festivities.3. Festive Decorations: Red lanterns, paper cutouts, and decorative displays featuring images of the stars and constellations adorn streets and homes during Qixi Festival. These decorations create a joyous atmosphere and add to the festive spirit.IV. Lesson Plan:Objective: To introduce Chinese students to the history, customs, and significance of Qixi Festival, enhancing their understanding of traditional Chinese culture.Materials:- PowerPoint presentation on Qixi Festival- Handouts containing the love story of Niulang and Zhinu- Worksheets for students to write wishes and create their own Qixi Festival decorationsActivities:1. Warm-up: Show pictures of various traditional Chinese festivals and ask students if they are familiar with any of them. Introduce Qixi Festival as the topic of the day.2. Presentation: Use the PowerPoint to provide an overview of Qixi Festival, including its history, customs, and celebrations.3. Storytelling: Read and explain the love story of Niulang and Zhinu to the students, encouraging them to ask questions and share their thoughts.4. Group Discussion: Divide students into groups and ask them to discuss the significance of Qixi Festival in Chinese culture.5. Creative Writing: Distribute the worksheets and ask students to write their own wishes, inspired by the festival's values and traditions.6. Art Workshop: Provide students with art supplies and guide them to create their own Qixi Festival decorations, such as paper cutouts or colorful lanterns.7. Sharing and Reflection: Ask students to present their wishes and artwork, allowing them to express their creativity and understanding of the festival.8. Conclusion: Recap the main points covered in the lesson and encourage students to celebrate Qixi Festival by sharing their newfound knowledge with their friends and families.Conclusion:Qixi Festival is an enchanting celebration that reflects the essence of traditional Chinese culture and values. Through this English teaching plan, students will not only grasp the historical context and customs associated with the festival but also develop a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditions and folklore. By immersing themselves in the story of Niulang and Zhinu and participating in various activities, students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of Qixi Festival's significance and its enduring impact on Chinese society.。
传统节日七夕节的英语介绍每年农历七月初七这一天是我国汉族的传统节日七夕节。
随着对中国传统节日的重视，越来越多的年轻人也开始关注这个特殊的日子了。
商家也要抓住了这个时机哦。
Here in China, some people are gearing up for a special day tomorrow: Qi Xi festival, or Chinese Valentine's day.Traditionally, Qixi festival was a day for women to show off their needlepoint skills and wish for a good husband.But in the past few years, it's been reinvented as China's answer to Valentine's day.February 14th is a big spending spree in China.And retailers also want to cash in on Qixi Festival.But reports say that they're not having much suess.It seems Chinese couples are still a lot more eager to celebrate the Western Valentine's day than the Chinese one.But I wanted to find out for myself.So I went down to NanLuoGu alley, which is a trendy and very youth-oriented street in the centre of Beijing…and spoke to business owners and couples about what they're doing for this year's Qixi Festival.I started at Happy Holidays clothing store.It sells matching his-and-hers t-shirts, so obviously lovers' holidays are a big money-maker for them.Lin Luo Luo is the owner:"Last year at Qixi festival we made almost as much as at Valentines' day. Around Valentines' day we might have made about 100 thousand yuan, and around Qixi festival we might have made, say, 90 thousand. So it's not that big a difference. Qixi festival is definitely still not as important as Valentines' day, but I think it's getting more important. So many of my friends this year have been like, what are you doing for Qixi festival? People are talking about it all over the inter and on their microblogs. Ithink it's a lot better than it was two years ago.Well as you can imagine I was pretty surprised. I'd heard this festival wasn't a big money-maker! But I went to flower shops and gift shops and pretty much everyone told me the same thing: since last year people have started getting into Qixi festival.Another place I just had to check out was 3A07 cupcakes – their name means LOVE upside down and backwards. And the place is pink and covered in hearts.Kong Ni owns LOVE cupcakes with her boyfriend.And she says they've got big plans for tomorrow."For couples who e tomorrow night, we'll get the girls to go upstairs and relax, and we'll make the guys stay downstairs. Then we'll give the guys a flower and get them to go upstairs and give it to their girlfriends themselves. Then when they leave we'll get them to take a phototogether and they can take it home as a souvenir. I think young people used to be a lot more interested in Valentine's day, but now we're slowly recovering our traditional culture. So I think young people put more importance on Qixi Festival now.But some lovebirds don't need a festival to show they care about one another.Here's Ms. Wang and Mr. Li."Her: We'll probably watch a movie and hang out together. I don't think we'll spend more money than usual – the most important thing is just being together.Him: Of course Qixi festival is as important as Valentines' Day. Really, they're pretty much the same. Every day is the same – as far as we're concerned, every day is Qixi festival."A, that's cute. Well, whatever you're doing tomorrow, I'd remend looking up the legend behind Qixi festival. It involves fairies and cow-herders, so it's pretty much an instant winner in my books.。
