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he 4th Chinese temple fair was held by the MYP/DP Chinese students and the secondary Chinese department on January 23. The theme of the Temple Fair this year was to celebrate the multiple cultures represented by the Concordian community. More than 50 students participated in the fan dance, the yo-yo chance, the lion dance and live concert while more than 50 studentinitiated booths showcased food and drink, games, and projects from more than 10 countries. The eight main Chinese cuisines and the traditional costumes from multiple Chinese ethnic groups were also highlights of the event. It was a great annual celebration at Concordian to kick off the Year of Rat! Ms. Min MYP Vice Principal of Learning and Teaching
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’ve been to the temple fair since I was in PYP, but I’ve never actually been a part of it. This year, I had to actually prepare a booth. I was somewhat scared at first. I even applied for the school’s fan dance performance. That got me even worried about how this whole thing was going to go. I panicked for weeks, but that was until we actually had to perform. It was incredibly fun to communicate with others and present our booth. Under the circumstances, I knew that I had to try my best. It was fun and beneficial for me and I really look forward to next year’s temple fair. Pear, G6
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y team had 6 group members: Peam, Pam, Kiri, Yoyo, Tonchok and myself. We made Bingsu (挫冰). It was a great experience and our booth was indeed run by the perfect group. When people started to come in, we were busy shouting, laughing and serving the food. I was very surprised that it sold out so quickly. I still remember Wut from G4 who got the last bingsu. We were all very happy. This was such a great experience and I hope I can do it again. Doudou, G7
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his year’s Chinese Temple Fair was one of the biggest events hosted by the Chinese department. MYP and DP students were able to enjoy the diverse Chinese cuisines made by students. We were able to have a better understanding of Chinese culture and performances through various shows such as the lion dance, yoyo chance, and the fan dance. Not only were we able to have a better understanding of Chinese culture, we were able to see the costumes and fashion of other countries from our diverse international teachers. All in all, I think that this was my most enjoyable Chinese Temple fair! Ang-Ang, G10
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t was an enjoyable event as we got to look into the traditional attires of different cultures. My parents also showcased the Indian kurta and saree! We also had a booth where we presented Indian food that my mom had cooked. It is called ‘samosa’ which is a triangular pastry fried in oil, containing spiced vegetables. This was a fun event as the Concordian community could try out food from many different cultures. Moreover, this was a great way to bond with students in different grade levels as we had the opportunity to have conversations with them about the food they were presenting, or the game that they were conducting. It was a highly anticipated and lively event that enhanced diversity at our school and helped people learn about new cultures. Sanjana, G11
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