Why is it useful to know what things like animals mean for people from other cultures?Ĭan you think of an animal that has meaning for you? For example, the English national animal is a lion, symbolising strength. In China, dragons are lucky-people believe they bring people luck at festivals like Chinese New Year. What do you think of when you hear the word ‘dragon’? You may think about monsters, breathing fire, and eating people. This activity helped remind you that you’re an international citizen, and helped you to respect others.
The players in the body should try to stop it happening, without letting go of the person in front of them. The head of each dragon should try to touch the tail. The person leading the game should say ‘go’.You can find plenty of options on sites like YouTube or streaming services like Spotify. The person leading the game should start playing some traditional Chinese music.The person leading the game should remind everyone not to grip too tightly to the person in front of them, and should tell everyone that they must not run or pull on anyone. Everyone should check there’s enough space between themselves and the person in front of them-everyone’s arms should be straight.The player at the front of each dragon is the head, and the player at the back is the tail.If it is, they should put their hands on the shoulders of the person in front of them, or hold on to the bottom of their top. Everyone should check that it’s OK to touch the person in front of them.
Everyone should split into teams of five people.The person leading the activity should explain that a team of dancers move together so that they look like a long flexible dragon.Dragons are thought to bring good luck to people. The person leading the activity should explain that the dragon dance is traditionally performed in Chinese culture, often during festive celebrations such as Chinese New Year.
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