Course Overview

This course introduces traditional Chinese festivals and related cuisine in a systematic manner. It aims to enhance participants' appreciation of the significance of Chinese festivals in particular Chinese culture in general.

Course Category

• Chinese culture

Course Level

• Basic

Course Objective

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Have a basic knowledge of the origins of major Chinese festivals and understand the meaning and significance of related stories.

• Understand how food and festivals are related and have an enhanced sense of the the presence and influence of Chinese festival in modern society.

• Apply knowledge from the course to communicate effectively and appropriately on different professional and social occasions.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

• Traditional Chinese Festivals and Folklores

• Chinese Food Culture

• Analyzing the transition and continuation of Chinese culture from the perspective of the presence and significance of festivals