Mandarin Moments - Issue #1

汉语时光

Mandarin Moments

MANDARIN DUAL IMMERSION PROGRAM

National Chinese EXPO of Student Works 中⽂项⽬优秀学⽣作业 Mandarin Program Student Work

新年活动和表演 Chinese New Year Performances 全美中⽂教育成果展

Meet Our Team 编辑团队

我的名字是海晴，我是马德雷中学 七年级的学生，我平时喜欢读书、玩电 脑游戏。

我参与在线杂志的编辑，是因为我 喜欢有更多的人来关注中文沉浸项目。

My name is Hazel, I am a 7th grader at Sierra Madre Middle School My hobbies include running, sleeping, listening to Taylor Swift, and reading I joined this magazine to tell more people about the Mandarin immersion program.

海晴

Hazel Jennings

我叫杨善晴。 我在马德雷中学上七年 级，参加中文项目已有五年了。 我的一些 爱好是武术、读书、跑步和听音乐。 我还 有2 个姐妹和 1 个弟弟。 我想加入在线杂 志编辑的原因是我想增加我的中文学习经 验。

My name is Charlotte I am in 7th grade at Sierra Madre Middle School, I have participated in the Mandarin Dual Immersion program for five years. Some of my hobbies are martial arts, reading, running, and listening to music. I have two sisters and one brother. The reason I joined this magazine is because I want to expand my Chinese learning experience

杨善晴

Charlotte Young

Meet Our Team

编辑团队

你好，我叫卡希拉。我是马德雷 中学七年级的学生，我喜欢打排球和 拉小提琴。我参与在线杂志的编辑， 是因为我喜欢尝试新的东西。

Hello, my name is Graciela Lopez . I am a seventh grader at Sierra Madre Middle School, I like to play volleyball and play the violin . I participated in the online magazine because I like to try new things

卡希拉

Graciela Lopez

你好，我的名字是卫舒云。我是马德雷 中学七年级的学生，我平时喜欢看电影，做 运动，听音乐和读书。我参与在线杂志的编 是因为我希望和跟别人分享我在中文项 学到什么。

Hello, my name is Rebecca. I am a seventhe student at Sierra Madre Middle School. I ly like watching movies, playing sports, ing to music, and reading. I participated in the e magazine because I wanted to share with others what I’ve learned in the Chinese program.

卫舒云

Rebecca Wierman

我的名字是薛光宏，我是马德雷中学 七年级的学生，我平时喜欢踢足球、玩电 脑游戏。我参与在线杂志的编辑，是因为 我喜欢有更多的人来关注中文沉浸项目。

My name is Marco. I am a seventh-grade student at Madre Middle School. I usually like to play soccer and video games. I am involved with the Chinese magazine because I want more people to pay attention to the Chinese immersion program.

薛光宏

Marco Lamond

编辑团队

Meet Our Team

我叫李静芠。我是马德雷中学七年级的 学生，我平时喜欢看电影和读书。我参与在

线杂志的编辑，是因为我想跟别人分享我们 在中文沉浸项目做的东西。

My name is Stella. I am a seventh-grade student at Sierra Madre Middle School I usually like reading and watching movies. I participated in this magazine because I want to tell more people about the things we do in the Chinese Immersion program.

李静芠

Stella Ly

创刊辞

龙年伊始，《汉语时光》的首期终于与大家见面了。今年，Pasadena学区中文 龙年伊始，《汉语时光》的首期终于与大家见面了。今年，Pasadena学区中文 沉浸项目迈入了第十五个年头，然而与其他教育项目相比，中文沉浸项目在美国仍然 沉浸项目迈入了第十五个年头，然而与其他教育项目相比，中文沉浸项目在美国仍然 属于新兴领域。这个项目不仅培养了学生的双语能力和跨文化理解，而且致力于提高 属于新兴领域。这个项目不仅培养了学生的双语能力和跨文化理解，而且致力于提高 学生的综合素养，包括创造力、沟通能力和解决问题的技能。在这个过程中，老师的 学生的综合素养，包括创造力、沟通能力和解决问题的技能。在这个过程中，老师的 教学、学生的学习以及家长的参与，都是至关重要的。然而，我们面临着教学资源不 教学、学生的学习以及家长的参与，都是至关重要的。然而，我们面临着教学资源不 足、缺乏统一完善的测评标准等诸多挑战，尤其是很多家长由于语言障碍而难以理解 足、缺乏统一完善的测评标准等诸多挑战，尤其是很多家长由于语言障碍而难以理解 和帮助学生学习，这是我们当下面临的困境。 和帮助学生学习，这是我们当下面临的困境。

《汉语时光》的目标是加强中文沉浸项目社区的联系，希望成为中文沉浸项目社 《汉语时光》的目标是加强中文沉浸项目社区的联系，希望成为中文沉浸项目社 区的桥梁，让所有成员能够共享资源、合作共赢，促进学生对中文语言文化学习的兴 区的桥梁，让所有成员能够共享资源、合作共赢，促进学生对中文语言文化学习的兴 趣，并通过分享学习经验和互相支持来解决这些困难。我们希望通过杂志的内容，让 趣，并通过分享学习经验和互相支持来解决这些困难。我们希望通过杂志的内容，让 更多人了解中文沉浸项目的独特之处，以及学生们在其中的成长和收获。这个杂志主 更多人了解中文沉浸项目的独特之处，以及学生们在其中的成长和收获。这个杂志主 要由学生们负责资料采集、编辑、排版、设计和宣传，这不仅是他们各种能力的锻 要由学生们负责资料采集、编辑、排版、设计和宣传，这不仅是他们各种能力的锻 炼，更是对中文沉浸项目的一种承诺和贡献。 炼，更是对中文沉浸项目的一种承诺和贡献。

展望未来，我们希望能够与各个中文沉浸项目学校社区联合，建立更紧密的合作 展望未来，我们希望能够与各个中文沉浸项目学校社区联合，建立更紧密的合作 关系。我们计划举办一些特殊活动，如免费线上讲座、中文竞赛等，以促进各个学校 关系。我们计划举办一些特殊活动，如免费线上讲座、中文竞赛等，以促进各个学校 之间的互动交流，共同提升中文教育的质量和水平。我们也鼓励读者积极参与杂志， 之间的互动交流，共同提升中文教育的质量和水平。我们也鼓励读者积极参与杂志， 可以通过投稿、评论或者参与线上讨论等方式，与我们一同探索、分享和成长。 可以通过投稿、评论或者参与线上讨论等方式，与我们一同探索、分享和成长。

衷心感谢 Azusa Pacific University Keep History Alive Grant 的资助，使得 衷心感谢 Azusa Pacific University Keep History Alive Grant 的资助，使得 这个杂志问世成为可能。感谢所有第一批加入杂志创建的同学们（卫舒云、李静芠、 这个杂志问世成为可能。感谢所有第一批加入杂志创建的同学们（卫舒云、李静芠、 卡希拉、海晴、薛光宏和杨善晴），他们在一切从零开始的时候对这个项目给予了极 卡希拉、海晴、薛光宏和杨善晴），他们在一切从零开始的时候对这个项目给予了极 大的信任和支持。 大的信任和支持。

我们期待着《汉语时光》能够成为中文沉浸项目社区的重要纽带，为学生、教师 我们期待着《汉语时光》能够成为中文沉浸项目社区的重要纽带，为学生、教师 和家长提供持续的启发与支持。让我们一同探索、分享和成长吧！ 和家长提供持续的启发与支持。让我们一同探索、分享和成长吧！

刘静爽

Inaugural Letter 07

At the dawn of the Year of the Dragon, "Mandarin Moments" has made its debut with its inaugural issue, coinciding with the fifteenth anniversary of the Pasadena School District Mandarin Dual Immersion Program. Despite its milestone, Mandarin Dual Immersion programs in the United States remain a burgeoning field compared to other educational initiatives. These programs not only foster students' bilingual abilities and cross-cultural understanding but also aim to enhance their overall competencies, including creativity, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. Throughout this journey, the guidance of educators, the learning of students, and the involvement of parents are all crucial. Nevertheless, we face numerous challenges such as inadequate teaching resources and a lack of standardized assessment criteria. Many parents also struggle to understand and support their children's learning due to language barriers, posing a dilemma we must address

The goal of "Mandarin Moments" is to strengthen connections within the Mandarin Dual Immersion program community, serving as a bridge for members to share resources, collaborate for mutual benefit, and cultivate students' interest in learning the Mandarin language and culture. We aim to address these challenges by sharing learning experiences and providing mutual support. Through its content, the magazine aims to showcase the unique aspects of Mandarin Dual Immersion programs, along with the progress and achievements of participating students. Managed primarily by students, the magazine fosters their skills while representing their commitment and contribution to the Mandarin Dual Immersion program.

Looking ahead, we aim to establish closer collaborative relationships with various Mandarin Dual Immersion program school communities Our plans include organizing special events such as free online lectures and Mandarin competitions to facilitate interactive exchanges among schools, thereby collectively elevating the quality and standards of Mandarin education We also encourage readers to actively participate in the magazine, whether through submissions, comments, or online discussions, as we embark on a journey of exploration, sharing, and growth together.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Azusa Pacific University Keep History Alive Grant for making the inception of this magazine possible. Special recognition goes to the pioneering students Rebecca Wierman, Stella Ly, Graciela Lopez, Hazel Jennings, Marco Lamond, and Charlotte Young for their unwavering trust and support at the outset of the project.

We look forward to "Mandarin Moments" becoming a vital link within the Mandarin Dual Immersion program community, providing ongoing inspiration and support for students, teachers, and parents alike. Let us explore, share, and grow together!

学 生 作 业

Student Work 六年级-6th Grade

六年级的学生们正在学习埃及单元这是他们制作的金 字塔项目。胡夫金字塔是埃及最大的金字塔，也是最古老 的金字塔之一。埃及人建造胡夫金字塔是为了供应法老胡 夫使用的陵墓。这座金字塔是为了胡夫法老而建的，胡夫 被认为是具有神圣地位的法老之一。在建造过程中，人们 采取了特殊的措施，以确保胡夫法老在死后享受幸福。他 们相信如果不这样做，会带来不好的后果，因此他们努力 确保一切都尽善尽美。

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest pyramid in Egypt and one of the oldest. Egyptians built the Great Pyramid of Giza as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu. This pyramid was constructed for Pharaoh Khufu, who was considered one of the divine pharaohs During its construction, special measures were taken to ensure Khufu's happiness in the afterlife. They believed that failure to do so would bring about unfavorable consequences, so they worked hard to ensure everything was done perfectly.

这是六年级学生关于石器时代的功 课，描述古代人在洞穴里遇到的情况， 他们使用的工具，以及他们是如何生存 的。

在石器时代，人们住在洞穴里。他 们使用由石头、骨头和木头制成的工 具，比如刀和长矛。他们捕猎动物，采 集植物作为食物。在洞穴里，他们在墙 上绘画。他们在小团体中合作以生存。 生活很艰难，但他们聪明地适应了环 境，尽力度过每一天。

This is the homework of the sixth-grade Mandarin Program students It is about the Stone Age and describes the situations ancient people encountered in caves, the tools they used, and how they survived

During the Stone Age, people lived in caves They used tools of stone, bone, and wood, such as knives and spears. They hunted animals and gathered plants for food. Inside the caves, they painted on the walls They cooperated in small groups to survive Life was hard, but they cleverly adapted to the environment, doing their best to get through each day.

七年级-7th Grade

七年级的学生正在学习《西游记》。这部作品是明代小说家吴承恩所著的一部 长篇神魔小说，讲述了孙悟空、猪八戒、沙僧和唐僧一起西天取经的旅程。在这 个故事中，他们面临了各种困难和挑战，克服了妖魔鬼怪的阻挠，最终成功取得 真经。《西游记》被认为是中国文学的经典之作。学生们的项目是介绍《西游 记》中的主要人物，并用漫画形式呈现其中的主要故事。

Seventh-grade students are studying "Journey to the West." This work is a lengthy supernatural novel written by the Ming Dynasty novelist Wu Cheng'en, which tells the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang's journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures In this tale, they encounter various difficulties and challenges, overcome obstacles from demons and monsters, and ultimately succeed in obtaining the scriptures. "Journey to the West" is considered a classic of Chinese literature. The students' project involves introducing the main characters of "Journey to the West" and presenting the main stories in comic form.

七年级的学生学习了中世纪 伊斯兰单元，并且他们使用漫画 形式来介绍伊斯兰教。这幅图片 是他们介绍伊斯兰教四大哈里发 时创作的。

Seventh-grade students studied the medieval Islam unit and used comics to describe Islam. This project was created to introduce the four major caliphs of Islam.

七年级的学生学习了中世纪中国单元，学生们介绍了不同的中国发明以及它 们对中国和世界的影响。一些中国发明有造纸，火药，指南针，和印刷。今天全 世界都会在日常生活用中国发明。

Seventh-grade students studied a unit on medieval China, where they presented various Chinese inventions and their impacts on both China and the world. Some Chinese inventions are papermaking, gunpowder, the compass, and printing. Today, the whole world uses China’s inventions every day.

⼋年级-8th Grade

Recently the eighth graders had a world history project on the 13 colonies Each group did 1 one of the 13 colonies. Each group had to write about their colony's economy, culture, region, and geography.

A few of the colonies the eighth graders did: Maryland, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

This world history project the eighth graders got to do was an opportunity for them to learn about the history, culture, region, economy, and geography of their colony. For example, one of the projects was about the Colony of Connecticut which is one of the 13 colonies The colony of Connecticut was known for writing and adopting the Fundamental Orders in 1639

最近，八年级学生进行了一个有关十三个殖民 地的世界历史项目。每个小组负责其中一个殖民 地，并需要撰写有关该殖民地经济、文化、地区和 地理的报告。其中包括马里兰、弗吉尼亚、纽约、 宾夕法尼亚和康涅狄格等几个殖民地。

这个世界历史项目为八年级学生提供了了解其 负责殖民地历史、文化、地区、经济和地理情况的 机会。

例如，其中一个项目是关于康涅狄格殖民地， 它是十三个殖民地之一。康涅狄格殖民地以在1639 年起草并颁布《基本法令》而闻名。

春节

春节是中国最重要的节日之一，也在亚洲其他地区具有 重要地位。它通常被称为“中国新年”。春节标志着冬季的结 束和春天的开始，是农历新年的庆祝。此外，春节通常始于 一月二十一日至二月二十日之间的新月。

在春节期间，人们经常穿着红色衣服，贴红色的纸和对 联在门口和窗户上，燃放鞭炮，与家人共进晚餐。这段时间 还可以观赏到舞龙、舞狮等中国传统表演。

一些常见的吉祥字在春节期间经常出现，如“福”、“招 财进宝”和“年年有余”。这些字都与财富相关，人们常常 把“福”字倒贴，寓意财源滚滚。此外，在春节期间人们也会 赠送红包，里面装有钱。已婚人士和长辈会给未婚者和孩子 发红包。

在春节期间，除了互相祝贺“恭喜发财！”之外，也有 一些地域特色的食物习俗。比如，北方人通常会制作和品尝 饺子，寓意着团圆和财富滚滚而来；而南方人则更倾向于享 用年糕，象征着岁岁年年都有好运。

此外，春节的餐桌上还充满了各种美食，例如象征富贵 的鱼，长长寿命的面条，丰收的水果，寓意春意盎然的春 卷，以及团圆的汤圆等等。这些食物不仅满足了味蕾，也传 达着对美好未来的期盼和祝福。

Chinese New Year Introduction

The Spring Festival is very famous in China and is also very important in different parts of Asia. The Spring Festival is also known as "Chinese New Year". The Spring Festival marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter and is also celebrated as the New Year in the lunar calendar. Moreover, the Spring Festival often begins on the new moon between January 21st and February 20th.

People often wear red clothes during the Spring Festival, put red paper and words on doorways and windows, set off firecrackers, have meals with their families, and clean up the house. At this time, you can also see dragon dance, lion dance, and other Chinese performances. Some well-known characters are often seen during the Spring Festival, such as blessing, attracting wealth, and having more than enough every year. These words all mean money, and people also paste the word "福" upside down so that all the money and good luck can fall. People also give red envelopes during the Spring Festival, which contain money. Married people and elders give red envelopes to unmarried people and children.

During the Spring Festival, in addition to exchanging wishes of "Gong Xi Fa Cai!" (Wishing you prosperity!), there are also regional food customs. For example, people in the north usually make and enjoy dumplings, symbolizing reunion and the arrival of wealth; while people in the south tend to prefer eating rice cakes, symbolizing good luck year after year.

Furthermore, the dining table during the Spring Festival is filled with various delicacies, such as fish symbolizing wealth, noodles representing longevity, abundant fruits symbolizing harvest, spring rolls representing the flourishing of spring, and glutinous rice balls symbolizing reunion. These foods not only satisfy the taste buds but also convey hopes and blessings for a bright future.

中国新年表演 Chinese New Year Performances

舞狮 - LION DANCE

舞狮是中国一种中国民间传统表演艺术。通常在中国新年和其他 节日上表演。表演中的舞狮可以有多种颜色，也有单人表演的小型狮 子。通常，舞狮由两人搭档表演，一人控制狮头，另一人控制狮背。两 人需要高度协调，以展现出狮子的动态效果。

The lion dance is one of China’s traditional folk performing arts. Lion dancers will often be seen performing on Chinese New Year or on other holidays The lion costumes seen during the performances come in many different colors, and there may also be small lions that perform solo Usually, one lion costume will have two people inside that perform, one who controls the head of the lion and another the rear. These two people have to be very coordinated with their moves in order to make the lion look like it is moving fluidly

舞⻰/武术 -DRAGON DANCE/ WUSHU

舞龙是中国传统表演艺术之

一，类似于舞狮，表演者分布在龙

的不同部位，使得龙看起来生动活 泼。通常在中国新年期间观赏到舞

龙表演，龙象征着好运，长度与表 演时长相关，可由多人操作，因此 参与人数较多时可以表演更大、更 长的龙。

武术是中国传统的武术形式，包 括拳术、剑术、刀术等多种技艺， 注重身心的和谐与修养。通过练习 武术，人们不仅可以提高身体素

质，还能培养意志力和内在平衡， 成为一种集体体育、艺术表现和生 活态度的完美结合。

Dragon dance is one of the traditional Chinese performing arts, similar to lion dance, where performers are distributed throughout the dragon to make it look lively. Dragon dance performances are usually seen during the Chinese New Year, symbolizing good luck. The length of the dragon is related to the duration of the performance and can be operated by multiple people, allowing for larger and longer dragons with more participants

Wushu is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts, including techniques such as boxing, swordsmanship, and knife skills, emphasizing the harmony of body and mind. Through practicing martial arts, individuals can not only improve physical fitness but also cultivate willpower and inner balance, becoming a perfect combination of collective sports, artistic expression, and lifestyle attitude.

Thank you to Wushu Unlimited and Ms. Jenifer Wang for all the assistance and coordination for the Wushu performance.

UMBRELLA

伞舞是中国历史悠久的传统舞蹈，起源于中国古代，是一种非常著名 的舞蹈形式。这种舞蹈起源于中国雨伞制作发达的地区，可能最早用于宗 教仪式或庆祝活动。伞舞通常在中国新年和元宵节等重要节日上表演，也 常用于庆祝婚礼和新生儿的诞生，为活动增添喜庆气氛。

Umbrella dance is a traditional dance with a long history in China It originated in ancient China and is a very famous dance form This dance originated in areas of China where umbrella-making was developed and was probably first used in religious ceremonies or celebrations The Umbrella Dance is usually performed at important festivals such as Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival and is also commonly used to celebrate weddings and the birth of new babies, adding a festive atmosphere to the event.

LITTLE APPLE

歌曲《小苹果》由筷子兄弟表演，是一首非常著名的舞曲和歌曲，在 2016-2017年曾在社交媒体上广受欢迎。它不仅成为了派对和聚会的热门 曲目，也深受各个年龄段观众的喜爱。作为电影《老男孩之猛龙过江》的 宣传曲，小苹果的影响力进一步扩大。2014年，这首歌曲荣获全美音乐奖 的“年度国际最佳流行音乐奖”和Mnet亚洲音乐奖的“中国最受欢迎歌曲 奖”，彰显了其在全球华人群体中的受欢迎程度和影响力。

The song "Little Apple" is sung by the Chopstick Brothers. It is a very famous dance music and song that was very popular on social media in 2016-2017. Not only has it become a hit at parties and get-togethers, it's also loved by audiences of all ages As the promotional song for the movie "Oldboy: The River of the Dragon", Little Apple's influence has further expanded In 2014, the song won the American Music Award "International Pop Music of the Year Award" and the Mnet Asian Music Award "China's Most Popular Song Award", demonstrating its popularity and influence among the global Chinese community

科目三舞蹈是一种在中国社交媒体上流行的舞蹈表演。这种舞蹈常常在 抖音等平台上被展示，也在一些餐厅或娱乐场所中进行表演。人们可以通过 点播来要求服务员表演科目三舞蹈。这个舞蹈可以由单人或者一组人共同表 演，但是如果是多人表演的话，需要保持同步的动作，以确保整齐和协调的 效果。科目三舞蹈通常具有欢快的节奏和动感的动作，深受年轻人的喜爱。

The Noodle Dance is a popular dance performance on Chinese social media. This dance is often showcased on platforms like Douyin (TikTok) and performed in some Chinese restaurants or entertainment venues. Customers can request waitstaff to perform the Noodle Dance through ordering. It can be performed by either individuals or groups, but if performed by multiple people, synchronization is required to ensure a neat and coordinated effect. The Noodle Dance typically features lively rhythms and dynamic movements, appealing greatly to young audiences.

Thank you to Ms. Naomi Li, the parent of a 7th-grade student who attends Sierra Madre, for helping the students learn the noodle dance.

空⽵ - CHINESE YOYO

空竹通常是一个用于杂耍或马戏表演的道具，与西方的悠悠球相 似。中国空竹的确切起源尚不清楚，但最早提及空竹的记录可追溯至明 朝时期。空竹最早于1792年从中国传入欧洲。它们通常由木头或竹子制 成，也可能包括一根木棍和绳子。

Chinese yo-yo is typically a prop used for juggling or circus performances, similar to the Western yo-yo. The exact origin of Chinese diabolo is unclear, but the earliest mentions date back to the Ming Dynasty. Chinese yo-yo was first introduced to Europe from China in 1792. They are usually made of wood or bamboo, and may also include a wooden stick and a string.

元宵节

元宵节是在农历正月十五满月时庆祝的节日。元 宵节的起源有多种说法，其中一种主流的说法是与中 国古代的宫廷文化和民间传统有关。根据传统，元宵 节最初是一个古老的祭祀活动，旨在祈求丰收和家庭 幸福。这个节日最早的形式可以追溯到汉朝时期，据

说起源于汉武帝时期的宫廷宴会。随着时间的推移， 元宵节逐渐融入了民间传统，成为了一项家庭聚会和 社区庆祝活动。

在元宵节这一天，人们点灯、赏花灯、吃汤圆和 饺子，以此庆祝团圆和幸福。许多人喜欢看舞龙舞 狮，也喜欢一起放烟花。 人们还喜欢挂彩灯、猜灯 谜。 这些谜语被称为“dēng mí”。灯笼的主人将谜语 写在小纸条上，贴在挂在自家门外的灯笼上，这样游 客就可以尝试猜测并解决谜语。

元宵节也有舞龙灯、踩高跷等社火表演，表达着人们 祈祷丰年的意愿。

元宵节期间，家家户户通常会吃汤圆，寓 意团圆、美满。汤圆里面有甜豆沙、芝麻酱或花 生酱等多种馅料，每一种都散发着独特的香气和 口味。无论是甜豆沙的绵软甜蜜，芝麻酱的浓香 滑润，还是花生酱的浓厚香甜，都让人流连忘 返。此外，汤圆的制作方式也多种多样，可以 煮、蒸、炸等，每种方式都赋予了汤圆不同的口 感和风味，满足了人们对美食的多样化需求。

Lantern Festival

The Lantern Festival is a festival that is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month on the lunisolar Chinese calendar, during a full moon. There are several beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. However, its roots trace back more than 2,000 years and are popularly linked to the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han dynasty Emperor Ming, an advocate of Buddhism, noticed Buddhist monks would light lanterns in temples on the fifteenth day of the first lunisolar month. As a result, he ordered all households, temples, and the imperial palace to light lanterns on that evening.

During the lantern festival, households normally eat tangyuan, which are glutinous rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste, sesame paste, or peanut butter. Tangyuan can be either boiled, steamed, or fried.

Another commonly eaten food during the Lantern Festival is commonly referred to as (jiao zi) or dumplings. Jiao zi is a dough filled with pork sometimes chicken with little veggies in it.

Many people enjoy watching dragon dance and lion dance, they also enjoy setting off fireworks together. People also enjoy hanging up colorful lanterns and solving riddles. These riddles are called dēng mí The lantern owners write riddles on small strips of paper they attach to the lantern they have hanging outside their home, so visitors can try to guess and solve the riddle

学生作品发表 Student Work Publication

七年级完成了记叙文写作，学生们以“移民”为话题，记录了自己家庭 的移民故事。其中黄诗琦、王添雅和舒安怡的记叙文被刊登到了全美最大 的华人报纸《世界日报》上。

《荷兰风车与美国梦》 舒安怡

《千里之行 移民的足迹》 王添雅

The Journey of a Thousand Miles - Traces of Immigration -- Aviendha Wang

The Dutch Windmill and the American Dream Anya Schmunk

《爷爷奶奶的成功之路》 黄诗琦

The path to success of Grandpa and Grandma Jasmine Ung

7th-grade students completed narrative writing with the theme of "immigration," where they documented their families' immigration stories. Among them, narrative essays by Aviendha Wang, Jasmine Ung and Anya Schmunk, were published in the largest Chinese newspaper in the United States, World Journal.

2023全美中文教育成果展

2023 National Chinese EXPO of Student Works

请欣赏 Please Enjoy

《三国演义之空城计》 画画：护城之神龙

Storytelling "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Empty City Strategy"

Yoraan Zhang, 张优然

The Mighty Dragon Guardian of the Wall

Jasmine Ung 黄诗琦

中秋节作诗画灯笼

Writing Poetry and Painting

Lanterns for the MidAutumn Festival

Wan-Yi Wang 王万怡

歌曲《随它吧》

Chinese Yo-yo

1 Yang, Arden 杨齐贤 2 Pham, Atticus 范哲凯 3 Yoshida Casey 吉田进 4. Lercel Brendan 金主和

5 Keian Ly 李京洝

扯铃表演 武术

Wushu

1 Aviendha Wang 王添雅

2 Elijah Ambrose 安以乐

Song Let It Go

1. Tamppari Aneira 徐敏丽 2. Liang Kiara 梁盈明 3. Garlett

Ella 李娜 4. Prasarttongosoth

Araceli 潘爱琳

伞舞：《太湖美》

Umbrella Dance

1. Magdaly Leong 梁令仪 2.

Penelope Vuong 王秀霞 3 Garlett

Ella 李娜 4 Prasarttongosoth

Araceli 潘爱琳 5 Juliet Levine刘丽

芊 6 Emily Kiang 江敏俐 7

Kaylie Lin 林恺舒

6-8年级学生参加了2023年的全美中文教育成 果展，一共有七个节目入选并且其中五个节目入选 到在线视频展示。学生们以不同的形式展示他们对 中文学习的热爱。

6th to 8th grade students participated in the 2023 National Chinese Education Achievement Exhibition, with a total of seven programs selected, five of which were chosen for online video presentations. Students showcased their passion for learning Chinese in various forms.

笔 友 交 流 活 动

帕萨迪纳学区的马德雷中学（Sierra Madre Middle School）和蒙罗维亚学区的圣菲中学 （Santa Fe Middle School）的中文沉浸项目的同 学们正在进行笔友交流活动。同学们每两个星期交 换一次信件，通过分享爱好、观点来提升中文水 平。第一封信的主题是自我介绍，学生们向他们的 笔友介绍了自己的基本信息、家庭和喜好。

The Mandarin dual immersion students from Sierra Madre Middle School in the Pasadena Unified School District and Santa Fe Middle School in the Monrovia Unified School District, are engaging in a pen pal exchange activity. Every two weeks, students exchange letters to enhance their Chinese proficiency by sharing hobbies and opinions. The theme of the first letter is self-introduction, where students introduce their basic information, family, and interests to their pen pals.

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We welcome any suggestions and feedback from you If you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free to email us at Mandarinmoments24@gmailcom To better serve the community of Chinese immersion programs, we also invite you to participate in a survey to help us understand what information and content you are most interested in. We will adjust the content according to the needs of our readers.

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