China's Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of Chinese New Year, marking the end of the new year celebration. It is the day for children to go out at night carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles written on the lanterns.

This year we are going to invite our children to watch beautiful Chinese lanterns, eat the traditional rice ball soup and make some lanterns by ourselves.

Time February 25th from 1pm-3pm

Location Craig Family Centre in Ashburton

Fee Free entry $10/child for handicraft

Dragon Boat Festival is said to commemorate the death of a famous Chinese poet, Quyuan. During this festival, people eat the traditional food, Zongzi, drinking realgar wine and race dragon boat.

We'd like to spend a great afternoon with our children to know the stories of this festival and make related handicraft.

Time June 17th from 1pm-3pm

Location Craig Family Centre in Ashburton

Fee Free entry $10/child for handicraft

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It's said the moon is the brightest and roundest on this day which means family reunion.

This year we are hosting a moon themed party for our students and families to gather together and appreciate traditional Chinese culture .

Time October 6th from 1pm-3pm

Location Craig Family Centre in Ashburton

Fee Free entry

More information is forthcoming.