Group+1+Workshop

Chinese Yo-yo

Junwoo and Joshua will perform, show tricks if possible. Teach about basics, such as origin of yo-yo, why is it called yo-yo, and how the toy works. Visitors will be able to practice with some spare yo-yo in the station.

Calligraphy

Six greetings words for the new year, and basic Chinese characters. Teach stroke orders for the characters, how to grip, and importance of being calm. Tell the meanings of the greeting words.

Today, Mar. 2.

Your group's task is to: 1. prepare brief introduction of two workshops contents in English. Each is no more than 3 mins. Script is needed for Ms.Yang to proofread.

2. provide Ms. Yang the specific characters/ words that calligraphy workshop will do

Share with whole class on March. 4 (Thur)

--- Yang Laoshi

Script

Our workshops are about Chinese Yo-yo and calligraphy. Chinese Yo-yo is very different from the modern Yo-yo. Chinese yo-yo was estimated to begin from Ming dynasty, roughly from 14th century. The Chinese Yo-yo is shaped of two equal size discs connected with a long axle. It is played by spinning on a string which is tied to two sticks, each stick is held in one hand. The size of the Chinese yo-yo and the number of the holes have different pitches of sounds. Interestingly, it is believed that Chinese yo-yo was the second old toy in the world, first being the doll.

Yo-yo equipments: Chinese yo-yo Two sticks String

Such simple equipments allow people to play Chinese yo-yo easily, however requires considerable amount of practice.

Key characters: 扯鈴 chě líng ("pull bell sound") 响簧 xiǎng huáng (a name given as if it's a sound instrument) 明朝: Ming Dynasty

Calligraphy is the art of producing beautiful writing, often created with an ink brush. Calligraphy was important in Chinese culture, and also had influences in major art styles in Asia. To write neatly, individuals should be able to maintain calm and focused. Calligraphy provides time to relax one’s soul in today’s intense society. 書法: Shufa, the way of writing Characters that we will focus on are:

Simple characters 一 二三四五六七八九十 你好 我爱你 我是韩国人 中国人 英国人 美国人 男朋友

New Year greetings 新年快乐 年年有鱼 恭喜发财 红包拿来 学习进步 身体健康 立春大吉 lìchūndàjí