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Customs & Traditions: Dimsum, Dumplings and Duck Virtual Program

Organization Name

»Museum of Chinese in America

Phone: (855) 955-6622
E-mail:
Website: Lauren Nechamkin, Museum of Chinese in America

Program Description

Through an exploration of a selection of popular Chinese and Chinese American foods, students will learn about the diversity and adaptability of Chinese food culture and make connections to their own food customs and traditions. Students will investigate how differences in geography and climate in China have created diverse, regional cuisines. Students will also explore the food customs and traditions Chinese immigrants brought with them and how these customs and traditions have been preserved, changed, or adapted to new circumstances.

Keywords

1.) Holiday
2.) Cultural Diversity
3.) Social Studies / History

Categories

Media Arts (MA), Visual Arts (VA), Virtual Programs

Exploratory Enrichment Subject Area

N/A

Grades

K, 1, 2, 3, 4

Location

In School

Cost

$100.00 per Workshop

Number of Performers

Duration

60 - 89 min minutes

Additional Resources

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Program References

Margaret Dooley
Library Media Specialist
Elizabeth M. Baker Elementary School, 69 Baker Hill Rd, Great Neck, NY 11023

(516) 441-4149

Michael Grimaldi
Principal
Elizabeth M. Baker Elementary School, 69 Baker Hill Rd, Great Neck, NY 11023

(516) 441-4149

Emily Zucal
Principal
Lakeville Elementary School, 47-27 Jayson Avenue Great Neck, NY 11020

(516) 441-4301