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Classroom Activity: Chinese Dragon Puppet

Classroom Activity: Chinese Dragon Puppet
ChinaFest Family Day 2012 © Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
  • Type: Classroom Activity
  • Collection: East Asian Art
  • Culture/Region: China
  • Subject Area: Dance, Fine Arts, Music
  • Grade Level: K-5

Learn about the importance of the dragon in Chinese culture. Students will understand why dragon puppets were used at various festivals. They will also explore the tradition of the Chinese Dragon Dance by creating their own dragon puppet!

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