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How do Chinese celebrate the elders' special birthdays

Explore how Chinese culture celebrates the special birthdays of elders, including the use of red, couplets, and honoring the "Shou Xing" (god of longevity). Learn about traditional customs and symbols associated with these celebrations.

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How do Chinese celebrate the elders' special birthdays

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  1. How do Chinese celebrate the elders' special birthdays Presenter: Li, Long

  2. Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?

  3. Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?

  4. Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?

  5. Which picture is not a celebration of elders' birthday?

  6. Things in common 1. 红色(red) 2. 对联 (couplets) 3. 寿星 (the person who is having a birthday) 4. “寿”(The Chinese character "longlife")

  7. 1. 红色 hóng sè Red is a big celebration color in Chinese culture. It's a symbol of joy, happiness and good fortune. So the people who have the birthday usually wear red. Pop quiz: On which of the following occasions is red strictly forbidden. A. welcome ceremony B. funeral C. house warming dinner

  8. 2. 对联 duì lián

  9. 2. 寿联 Shòu lián When the elder celebrate their special birthdays, they usually get couplets as one of their birthday presents. More often, we call it "Shòu lián".

  10. 福如东海 寿比南山 fú rú dōng hǎi 2. 寿联 Shòu lián shòu bǐ nán shān 福如东海：happiness and joyis like the water in the ocean 寿比南山：lifespanis as long as the mountain

  11. 3. 寿星 • Now Shou Xing is used to call the person who is having the birthday. • There is a god of longivity in China's folk story. Read the following story about it. • http://www.godoflongevity.com/

  12. 3. 寿星 Q1: Shou Xing is a star of ___ pole. A. south B. north C. east D. west

  13. 3. 寿星 Q2: About Shou Xing's look, which is NOT true? A. big bald head B. long wisped beard C. always smile D. with a big belly

  14. 3. 寿星 Q3: Which is NOT in Shou Xing's hand? A. a pumpkin gourd B. a jade with gold C. a peach D. a knotted staff

  15. 3. 寿星 Q4. How long did Shou Xing's mother carry him in her womb. A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11

  16. 3. 寿星 Q5. How long did Shou Xing stay in the forest meditating? A. About 100 years B. About 500 years C. About 800 years D. About 1000 years

  17. 3. 寿星

  18. 4. 寿 (Shòu) • noodles = 面 (miàn) • peach = 桃 (táo) • presents = 礼(lǐ) • red envolop = 红包(hóng bāo)

  19. Project • Design something to prepare for the banquet of Shou (shou yan). And attach an introduction to what you do.

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