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Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year,(between January 21st and February 19th) is celebrated by many people all over the world. In the UK big cities like Manchester and Liverpool celebrate with colourful processions and dances.


1. Preparatory work : which animal are you ?
  http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-games-cny.htm

2. Find out about your personality...
  http://www.topmarks.co.uk/ChineseNewYear/?Zodiac=Tiger

3.Vocabulary
  http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-print-cny-traditions.pdf

4. Reading - fictional - elementary level
The Great Race
How did the different years get their animal names? Find out about the emperor's clever plan in the   story of the Great Race.
  http://www.britishcouncil.org/kids-games-reordering-chinese-new-year.htm

5.Further  reading about Chinese New Year customs - culture -
  http://www.topmarks.co.uk/ChineseNewYear/Customs.aspx