Library to host free Chinese Culture Experience classes

Three monthly classes sharing Chinese culture will be taught by Eazel Cai, a University of Idaho Chinese Language and Culture Instructor, beginning Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

The Chinese Culture Experience Class will be offered from 7-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month through April 11 in the Community Room.

The course will based on the culture and story of Chinese festivals and will relate some traditional history and how the festivals are celebrated now.

The February class will focus on Chinese New Year and look at some Chinese food like Jiaozi and Tangyuan, along with learning Chinese calligraphy, writing Fu and Couplets and making Chinese-style decorations.

The Lantern Festival will be the subject of the March class and includes foods like Yuanxiao and Tangyuan. Activities will include learning and practicing Chinese paper cutting and making Chinese-style lanterns

The series will wrap up in April with the Qingming Festival, with Chinese poetry and painting.

All materials will be provided for this free series. Those planning to participate are asked to contact David Townsend at 208-769-2315 Ext. 426 or by email dtownsend@cdalibrary.org.