Try out some cool things that kids in China do.
Make and play jianzi, Chinese shuttlecock
 Jianzi (Chinese shuttlecock) is an ancient Chinese game. Since the Han Dynasty, people in China have played a game similar to soccer, called jujiu. Jianzi is related to this ancient sport. The traditional jianzi is made of rooster feathers inserted into a stem sewn onto an old coin (with a hole in the center) wrapped in cloth. Today jianzi are often made with a variety of materials.
Watch how Gangzheng’s mother makes a jianzi.
Download instructions to build your own Jianzi here! (PDF 41kb)
Play music on the Yangqin, Chinese dulcimer
Qianyun is an aspiring Yueju Opera student. She performs often and sometimes in other countries, too!
 Yangqin (Chinese dulcimer) is an instrument that accompanies Yueju performances. Yangqin was introduced to China over the Silk Road around 600 years ago, and has become a main instrument in traditional Chinese music ensembles. Click on the player under the yangqin and listen to some Chinese music.
Listen to "The Beautiful Maiden" Performed by: Boston Chinese Youth Dulcimer Ensemble
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