Based off of our Chinese New YearMini Presentations, we'd like to offer more seminars that can give you and your class more insight into the daily life and challenges in China.  

• CNY in Beijing
• CNY in Taiwan with it's temple culture
• CNY in San Franciso Chinatown
• Recycling in Taiwan
• Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋

This is normally a 30 minute session but can be customized to the length of your class.

Chinese New Year celebration in the Oldest Chinatown in North America 北美最古老唐人街的新年庆祝 

California, due to its proximity to Asia, has an Asian population that surpasses all other states in our union. Thus, it is where you may find the celebration of Chinese holidays, particularly the Lunar New Year, takes on its important flares and colors.  In our talk, we will examine artifacts and practices in San Francisco Chinatown when it is time to enjoy all of the New Year festivities. 

Bill is a global programs educator and administrator who focuses on creating transformative experiences for students and for life-long learners. Bill has deep experience in intercultural communication and have designed and managed programs to facilitate intercultural learning and understanding. Bill’s passion is helping people discover the unique intersections of culture, history and current events during their travels and study.

Taiwan’s Chinese New Year Temple Run! 台灣走春拜廟

Taiwan has a large number of Buddhists, Taoists and folk religion followers which has made visiting local neighborhood temples a popular activity during holidays, especially during Chinese New Year. Here we will explore the importance of these temples, learn about some of the temple festivities, and have an understanding about the significance according to the locals of visiting during the Chinese New Year.

Born and raised in Colorado, Joe spoken mostly English until he started to study Chinese Language and International Affair in college.  He is now fluent in Mandarin and has relocated to Taiwan where he manages most of Real China's Taiwan trips.  Joe has a true passion for traveling and has lead tours for friends, family members, and fellow classmates.

Chinese New Year in Beijing, Past and Present 在北京过年：过去和现在 

How did people in Beijing celebrate Chinese New Year back in the 80’s and how do people do it now?  We will look at how family activities, people, culture, and festivities changed in 40 years of time along with economic development, urbanization and technology advancement.

Nick grew up in Beijing before he came to the US for graduate study. Over the years he has established extensive relationships with Chinese schools, companies and NGO’s.  Nick is a cross-cultural communication expert and enjoys learning via travel.  He founded Real China and since then has been leading numerous faculty-led study trips for schools and colleges across the US.

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Taiwan is a world leader on pro-environment policy and their famous ‘trash-doesn’t-touch-the-ground’ system. Joe Lucero will explain how their recycling system makes individuals responsible.  A new waste management culture has been immersed into people‘s everyday life.

A very important time in the "lunar" calendar! Traditionally a time where families get together, enjoy tea under a full lit moon! But in today's modern day and age, people have come to celebrate this festival in their own unique ways! From BBQ's to giving others moon cakes they have received from other people, you'll learn about the importance and customs of this holiday which dates back to 3000 years ago!