Project Type
School Project
Award Project Round
10
Deadline Date
Chinese New Year and Temple Fair Event
Teacher
Tan Jin
School
Naselle - Grays River School
Language
Mandarin
Country
United States
Goals
Improving critical language skills of U.S. and international students
Increase mutual understanding between U.S. and exchange teachers schools and communities
Activities
Conduct holiday/cultural events celebration
Conduct language or cultural awareness training or events for community members
Organize target language awareness event

Tan Jin, former TCLP Exchange Teacher, was awarded a CLP grant to support her efforts organizing and conducting the annual Chinese New Year Event at Naselle Grays River Valley School. This year, the event was combined with celebrations for the Chinese Spring Festival Temple Fair. The whole community and outlying areas were invited to this event. Guests enjoyed authentic Chinese food, traditional games, sports, art projects, and the lion dance. Additionally, Tan Jin continued to build awareness of Chinese culture and Mandarin language through her after-school club. Students participating in the club explore in greater depth Chinese culture, art, and language. Parents were also be able to sign up for cooking classes once a month.