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Learn to discuss Spring Festival and the issues surrounding it including traditions, transport and tips on how to get through it in one piece!
Who? This class is for Upper-Intermediate members. Spring Festival is celebrated around the world by the Chinese Diasporas and in many different Asian cultures, but how does it compare to other festivals around the world? What are your plans for the week? Will you be part of the world’s largest annual movement of people? Or will you try and avoid the crush on the public transport system and stay at home? How will you cope with the stresses and strains of the festival itself? If you’re interested in discussing this most joyous of occasions, then make sure you come to this class!
What? In this class, we’ll start off by looking at some other annual festivals from around the world, and how we can learn from these to describe what happens during Spring Festival in China. Next, we’ll examine the issues related to the world’s greatest human migration as people from all around China try to get home in time to spend Chinese New Year with their nearest and dearest. Finally, we’ll draw up some tips to help each other get through what can be a stressful time and give some coping strategies for dealing with friends, family and relatives. Book Now»