Activities & Events
Chinese Children’s Books Exhibition “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” --- Walt Disney
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he Center for Language Education Bangkok, previously known as the “Confucius Institution”, organized an amazing Chinese Children’s Books Exhibition called “中国孩子的书香世界” for our Concordian Grade One to Grade Five students on Thursday Nov. 26th, 2020. This exhibition event has been on a world tour and Concordian was one of a few schools that was selected in Bangkok. The purpose of this event was to promote childrens’ interest and enthusiasm towards Chinese literacy, art, and culture. Even though our students have always had access to abundant Chinese books in their classrooms and the PYP library, the books from the exhibition opened their eyes with their unique and beautiful illustrations. The illustrations presented a variety of traditional and modern Chinese art techniques and styles, featuring a variety of subjects such as culture, value, faith & beliefs, science, social development...etc. The exhibition also allowed our students to demonstrate their understanding of Chinese culture through drawings and paintings. All kinds of cultural elements came to life vividly on the paper through the students’ minds and hands. We were extremely proud that pieces of our students’ artwork was selected to be considered for a collective art book of children’s artwork. The exhibition brought our students more understanding and allowed them to discover Chinese culture and literacy. In addition, it expanded the joy and appreciation of aesthetics. The visitors spoke highly of the advanced Chinese language skills of our young students as well as their artistic talents. We look forward to more interesting events and collaboration with The Center for Language Education Bangkok in the near future.
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Ms. Ariel, PYP Vice Principal of Learning and Teaching/ Head of Chinese