It’s a small world so that we meet at Newton
It’s a huge world that we explore at Newton!
2023 Newton Festival of Colors
We are experiencing the diverse world and broadening our international horizons！
In a rapidly changing and multicultural world, we are always aiming to cultivate small citizens adapting to the world. In the season full of blooming flowers, the children of Newton ushered in a unique Festival of Colors event. In the week-long themed activities, children immersed in the vivid world and experienced the local cultures and costumes of different regions and countries through wonderful and interesting experiences.
Every Year March 17th is the St. Patrick’s Day of Ireland. It was the first activity of Festival of Colors World Fair, our teachers and children were dressed in all kinds of green or shamrock patterns, explored the mysterious Celtic culture in a spring filled campus, and kicked off Newton Festival of Colors. Let's follow our children's footsteps, have a look at bigger world on campus and meet more abundant growth!
在这场环球之旅中，孩子们共探秘了七个不同的国家，中国、泰国、韩国、日本、土耳其、意大利、澳大利亚，不同的文化特色，不同国家的美食、服饰、人文地理、动植物等，以及异域的舞蹈、精彩的游戏、特制的美食.......持续一周的沉浸式、体验式“环球之旅”，让孩子们流连忘返。
有准备的视觉环境与实操体验的相互作用，是幼儿主动发展、有效学习的前提。为了孩子们进一步感知各个国家的多元文化特色，各班级结合主题涉及并开展了相关活动。一起来看看都有哪些精彩呢？
Travel Around the World on Campus
1st Station: China
The five-star red flag flutters in the wind, we arrived in our first destination-China. There isthe magnificent Great Wall and an ancient and splendid Forbidden City. There are multi-cultures of 56 ethnic groups, colorful Peking Opera and exquisite blue and white porcelain. The ancient oriental civilization is waiting for you to reveal its secrets.
2nd Station: Thailand
An island country in Southeast Asia, known as the "Elephant Country", has picturesque scenery, tropical fruits, tropical islands and one of the most spectacular buildings in the world-Grand Palace, which is a desirable tourist destination. Welcome to Thailand!
3rd Station: South Korea
There is the traditional Hanbok which combines directness and softness, the hibiscus which symbolizes peace and purity, and the most worth visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seoul Tower. The children have experienced the delicious Korean Doenjang soup, which is memorable!
4th Station：Japan
If you like the delicious copper gongs and braised eel rice, Japan is the country you cannot miss! There are romantic cherry blossoms and snow-covered Mount Fuji. Let's put on a kimono and hold a sensu to experience the unique charm of Japan!
5th Station：Turkey
"The Myth of the Moon and the Stars" – Turkey. The rivers, lakes and seas all over Turkey shine like eyes and it has strange landforms as magical as other planets. When it comes to Turkey, what comes to mind first is the romantic hot air balloon, which is located in the historic city of Cappadocia, which was rated as one of the top ten beautiful places on the earth by National Geographic magazine. Come and take a photo with your friends!
6th Station: Italy
Bright green, white and red are the main colors of Italy, and "fashion" is synonymous with Italy. There is Duomo di Milano, the biggest building of Gothic Architecture; there is Venice, a unique scenery on the water, as well as the leaning tower of Pisa, which witnessed the architectural miracle; the Roman Colosseum symbolizing the prosperity and civilization of the ancient Roman Empire, tasty pizza, spaghetti and minestrone soup, the wonderful masquerade ball. Which catches your eyes?
7th Station：Australia
There are naive koalas and "long jumpers" kangaroos; there is the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the world-famous Sydney Opera House. It is the country with the largest number of sheep in the world, which is famous as the country riding on the back of sheep. You guess right, this is Australia in the southern hemisphere.
On Newton campus surrounded by a multicultural atmosphere, children hold customized passports and ticked off on the country list. Each venue represents the cultural epitome of the corresponding country, the children listened carefully to the teacher's explanation of the national cultural characteristics, experienced the traditional games of various countries, collected stamps and interacted with parents, every frame conveyed their happy moments.
A wonderful journey to explore and experience the humanities, festivals, and traditional cultures around the world, sowed the seeds of integration cultures in the hearts of children, we believe it will surely bear a broader horizon in the future!
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