Have you ever heard of sayings such as "Left Azure Dragon, right White tiger, former Vermillion Bird, and rear Black Tortoise"? What do they mean? Come on, the students of GIC Huamei International will answer you one by one.

It turns out it has a lot to do with astronomy. The Azure Dragon, White tiger, Vermillion Bird and Black Tortoise, known as the four animals in ancient China, are a way of dividing the starry sky in ancient China. The four images are one of the important contents in Chinese traditional culture. The four Houses of GIC, represented by the four animals, held a series of themed cultural month activities. Explore traditional Chinese culture and tell Chinese stories.

Activity 1 

Guessing the Lantern Riddles

One night's east wind adorns a thousand trees with flowers 　　

And blows down stars in showers.

　　Fine steeds and carved cabs spread fragrance en route;

　　Music vibrates from the flute;

　　The moon sheds its full light

While fish and dragon lanterns dance all night.

The Lantern Festival Night - to the tune of Green Jade Table by Song  Xin Qiji

The beginning of the school year coincides with the Lantern Festival. The activities of the Azure Dragon Culture Month kicked off by guessing lantern riddles. These riddles are closely related to the Lantern Festival. Riddles are also available in Chinese and English. These riddles attracted the participation of many students. In this process, students are stimulated to think and imagine.

Activity 2

Dragon Lifting its Head

Rain stops, sprout grass and vegetables.

In light clothes are young lads,

and in lines as they cross the streets.

The Second Day of the Second Lunar Month by Tang Bai Juyi

The second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is commonly known as "the day when the dragon raises its head" in our country, and it is also called "Qinglong Festival" and "Spring Plowing Festival". On this day, people shave dragon heads, eat dragon food, set up dragon boats, hold sacrifices, travel in spring and other activities.

Activity 3

Students Assembly

Dignity, honor, integrity, and respect are key core values of GIC. They are the link of the four houses and the goal of cultivating our character. House of Respect gave a speech on the theme of "Respect - Making Our Learning Community Better". With the motto of "Love others, people will always love them; those who respect others, people will always respect them", we call on all teachers and students to practice Chinese traditional virtues and build a beautiful community together!

Activity 4 

Spring outing·Fun Sports

Over green grass orioles fly in vernal sky,

The mist intoxicates the willow trees.

Back early after school, the children try,

To fly the kites in eastern breeze.

Rural life by Qing Gao Ding

The warbler is flying and the grass is growing, and the spring breeze is rippling. Let's have a spring date! Together with the students of GIC, they can appreciate traditional Chinese culture and experience the national style sports . Cuju, throwing pots, archery, paper kites...don't you come and have a try?