Celebrate Lunar New Year - Team Building Activities, Events & Ideas.
Looking for team building activities to celebrate Lunar New Year? Check out our Lunar New Year ideas and gift your work team a traditional workshop hosted by one of our experienced instructors. Taking part in one of our fun activities is a great opportunity to boost employee engagement and motivation in the workplace and have an unforgettable Lunar New Year day celebration with your team members.
What is Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated in various Asian countries worldwide. It's a time of profound significance, symbolising renewal, family reunions, and the hope for prosperity in the upcoming year. The festivities typically last for several days, filled with many traditions including dragon dances, vibrant parades, fireworks, lantern festivals and games. People also celebrate by exchanging red envelopes with money as gifts for good fortune, and indulging in sumptuous feasts.
Why do we celebrate the Lunar New Year festival?
Embracing Lunar New Year cultivates cultural appreciation. It fosters unity among communities, and encourages reflection on traditions that encapsulate the richness of heritage, reinforcing familial ties and promoting goodwill. Celebrating this occasion allows us to honour the past, embrace diversity, and welcome a new chapter with happiness, optimism, and shared joy.
Celebrating Lunar New Year demonstrates inclusivity and respect for diverse cultures among employees. It fosters a sense of belonging and appreciation for different backgrounds within the workforce. Embracing cultural celebrations like Lunar New Year can also enhance employee morale and engagement by acknowledging and valuing their traditions and heritage.
Why do we use the term Lunar New Year instead of Chinese New Year?
Using the term "Lunar New Year" instead of "Chinese New Year" reflects a broader recognition of the holiday's significance across various cultures. While it's commonly associated with Chinese traditions, Lunar New Year is celebrated by multiple East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. These include Korean, Vietnamese, and Tibetan communities, among others.
What about the calendar?
The lunar calendar, based on the cycles of the moon, determines the date of Lunar New Year. It differs each year in relation to the Gregorian calendar commonly used in the West. Hence, referring to it as Lunar New Year acknowledges its ties to lunar cycles and its celebration by multiple cultures beyond just China. This terminology helps embrace and honour the diverse ways in which different communities commemorate this significant occasion.
Celebrate Lunar New Year With Our Activities & Workshops.
Traditional Paper Cut Lantern Workshop.
What is it? As the name suggests, this is a decorative lantern made from paper. Paper lanterns originated in East Asia and are popularly used in spring festivals and celebrations all year round. They can be made in a wide range of shapes and sizes and often contain a light which symbolises hope and celebration.
The workshop? During this rich cultural workshop, participants will be able to build a traditional Chinese lantern with beautiful hand-paper cut decorations. Participants will relax, create and keep the beautiful pieces they have made, and learn about Chinese culture and new year traditions.
Traditional Macramé Bracelets.
What is it? Macramé Bracelets: Macramé bracelets take their name from the technique used to create them. The technique involves tying knots of a wide range of styles to form complex patterns and ultimately give life to unique accessories. The most common materials used for this technique are cotton, hemp, or nylon with colourful beads being occasionally added to form more beautiful designs.
The workshop? In this cultural experience, participants will learn three different braided bracelet techniques and make two bracelets with their choice of different charms. They will use traditional Chinese Macramé techniques to make the bracelets, perfect to be used as a gift.
Available In-Person
Block Printing and Calligraphy.
What is it? Block printing is an ancient method of printing text, images, or patterns. The technique involves carving a design into a block of wood, metal, or another material. Then, inking the surface, and pressing it onto paper or fabric. The raised parts of the block transfer the ink, creating a printed image. This technique is still widely used in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, for printing books, textiles, and other artwork. Calligraphy is the art of producing beautiful handwriting. The technique focuses on the aesthetics of the letters and symbols, often created with specialised brushes. The art of calligraphy is popular among various cultures worldwide, but it is an especially important aspect of Chinese culture.
The workshop? Celebrate the Chinese culture this New Year! In this exciting holiday workshop, participants will learn the craft of traditional Chinese block printing and calligraphy. Participants will make at least four different prints and some calligraphy work. Participants will be able to take their work home and use it as a Lunar New Year decoration. Alternatively, they could choose to give it as a special gift to their loved ones.
Available In-Person
Celebrate Lunar New Year With Our Host, Yiran!
Yiran is Mandarin Chinese and English bilingual with strong interests in crafts, textiles and their role in cultural communication and learning. She has built a broad experience of costume making, design and supervision in performance. She is passionate about exploring communication between the East and the West. Her practice has focused on how to combine embroidery and traditional elements from Chinese costumes with Western techniques to explore intercultural connections. As a member of southern China’s Bai minority ethnicity, she is interested in the conservation of ethnic minority craft techniques.
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