CHILDREN in Rednal have been learning about and celebrating Chinese New Year as the lunar calendar approaches.
This week, the pupils at Jellybabies Nursery and Pre-school made animal themed lanterns and acted out the story of Chinese zodiac.
The children learned about each animal before constructing the Great Wall of China and performing their own dragon dance.
Known as wǔ lóng in Mandarin, the Chinese dragon dance is a festive performance most often seen during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Following the celebrations, the children received the traditional Chinese New Year gift – an envelope of lucky pretend money given to youngsters by their parents or other relatives.
