Colour activity for chinese new year festival

What a great idea! Here are some colour-themed activity ideas for Chinese New Year Festival:

1. Red Envelope Decorating

• Provide red envelopes (or paper) and various craft supplies like stickers, stamps, and markers.
• Ask participants to decorate their envelopes with auspicious symbols, like dragons, phoenixes, or Chinese characters.
• Fill the envelopes with small gifts or money for a fun surprise.

2. Gold Coin Hunt

• Hide gold coins or chocolate coins with a red envelope around the festival area.
• Provide clues or riddles for participants to find the hidden coins.
• Each coin can have a different point value or prize attached to it.

3. Colourful Lantern Making

• Provide paper lanterns, glue, scissors, and various craft supplies.
• Ask participants to design and create their own lanterns using different colours and patterns.
• Hang the lanterns around the festival area to create a vibrant atmosphere.

4. Red and Gold Photo Booth

• Set up a photo booth with red and gold props like fans, lanterns, and Chinese masks.
• Encourage participants to take pictures with friends and family, using the props to add a pop of colour to their photos.

5. Chinese Character Colouring

• Provide sheets with Chinese characters and various colours.
• Ask participants to colour the characters, which represent different words or phrases related to Chinese New Year, such as "good luck" or "happiness".
• Display the finished colouring sheets around the festival area.

6. Dragon Dance Colouring

• Provide pictures of dragons and various colours.
• Ask participants to colour the dragons, which are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
• Display the finished colouring sheets around the festival area.

7. Chinese New Year-themed Colouring Book

• Create a colouring book with Chinese New Year-themed illustrations, such as dragons, lions, and Chinese characters.
• Provide crayons, markers, or coloured pencils for participants to colour the pages.
• Encourage participants to share their finished colouring books with others.

8. Red and Gold Garland Making

• Provide red and gold paper strips, glue, and scissors.
• Ask participants to create their own garlands by gluing the paper strips together in a pattern.
• Hang the garlands around the festival area to add a pop of colour.

These activities are designed to be fun and engaging for participants of all ages, while also incorporating the traditional colours of Chinese New Year: red and gold.