Workshops & Events
I bring culture to life through interactive play dough activities, stories, language learning and crafts for children of all ages.
Upcoming Workshops
May 9 Dragon Boat Festival @ Denville Library
Saturday 5/9
10am @ Denville Library
Join us to learn about the exciting Dragon Boat Festival!
What to Expect
- Interactive storytelling
- Culturally themed craft or play activity
- Materials provided for all participants
Past Workshops
- Denville Library
- Library of the Chathams
- Metuchen Public Library
- Mountainside Public Library
- Livingston Little Learners Pre-School
- Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
- And more!
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Ready to bring a workshop to your school, library, or event? Fill out the contact form below!
Festivals & Cultural Celebrations
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🐲 Dragon Boat Festival (May/June)
Learn the legend of Qu Yuan, race dragon boats, and discover the tasty tradition of zongzi.
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🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration (Jan/Feb)
Red envelopes, lion dancers, and lucky traditions! Let’s explore this festive holiday with crafts and cultural fun.
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🏮 Lantern Festival (Feb)
Explore the final day of Lunar New Year through lantern stories, riddles, and a glowing craft to take home.
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🥮 Mid-Autumn Festival (Sept/Oct)
Celebrate the moon with storytelling and hands-on play dough mooncake play.
Storytelling, Folklore & Performance
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🦁 Lion Dance Experience
Bring the energy of the lion dance to life as kids explore movement, rhythm, and celebration through interactive play.
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🐯 Zodiac Animal Adventure
Learn your zodiac sign, hear stories, and make your own zodiac animal-inspired art.
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🎎 Shadow Stories: Make Your Own Chinese Shadow Puppet
Create a puppet and bring Chinese folktales to life on the screen.
Traditional Chinese Arts & Crafts
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🐷 Mini Clay Creation Workshop
Sculpt playful clay animals while learning about traditional dough art.
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🪁 All about Chinese Kites
Sculpt playful clay animals while learning about traditional dough art.
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🖌️ Chinese Calligraphy for Kids
Learn brush techniques and learn how to write a Chinese character.
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✂️ Chinese Paper Cutting Art
Fold, cut, and create beautiful traditional patterns.
Culture Through Food & Language
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👶🏻 Bilingual Toddler Time (Ages 0-2.5)
A gentle introduction to Mandarin through simple songs, puppets and baby-friendly books. Perfect for early language exposure in a warm, playful setting.
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📖 Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3–8)
An energetic Mandarin storytime featuring interactive tales, songs and movement, followed by a hands-on craft that reinforces the story and vocabulary in a fun, creative way.
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🥟 All About Dumplings!
Shape pretend dumplings, hear delicious stories, and explore family traditions.