Grade 8 Students Share Cultural Heritage with Grade 1

G8 pupils took on the role of young ‘folk culture ambassadors’, bringing their sincerity and ingenuity to G1 classrooms to introduce the little ones to China’s fine traditional culture.

During the event, the older pupils presented a rich and down-to-earth programme of folk customs: they gave lively demonstrations of the fun techniques involved in playing shuttlecock, explained the beautiful blessings hidden within Chinese names, recounted the historical stories behind fried dough sticks, shared the lively and festive legends of lion dancing, and provided detailed introductions to traditional knowledge such as writing Spring Festival couplets and Qingming Festival customs.

To ensure the younger pupils listened attentively and retained the information effectively, the G8 students specially designed a fun quiz with prizes. They also brought physical items such as shuttlecocks, Spring Festival couplets and traditional snacks into the classroom, bringing folk culture out of the textbooks and making it something the children could see, touch, understand and remember.

This cross-year cultural exchange was not merely a transfer of knowledge, but a heart-warming relay of growth. Through their explanations and interactions, the Year 8 pupils deepened their understanding of and connection to traditional culture, whilst honing their communication, organisational and presentation skills. Meanwhile, the Year 1 children, in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, experienced the unique charm of Chinese folk customs at close quarters, quietly planting the seeds of a love for traditional culture and the spirit of national heritage in their hearts.

Nurturing hearts through culture, fostering growth through companionship. Our school will continue to integrate traditional culture into our daily education, ensuring that the beauty of folk customs is passed down from generation to generation within our school grounds.