Throw The Dice, Wish Me Luck “明月如诗 与国同庆”

Throw The Dice, Wish Me Luck “明月如诗 与国同庆”

On Sept. 27th, Friday, a Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day Celebration was held on campus, with parents invited to join in the festive activities with their children.

In the morning, students gathered for a whole school assembly in the auditorium, themed around “caring”. Our Head of School, Dr. Don, delivered a welcome speech to students and parents, while the Student Council members hosted and organized the event. They introduced the theme of caring, followed by guest speakers — the teacher representative, Mr. Danny, and the student representative, Joanna — who shared their insights and stories with us.

After the assembly, students gathered outside the coffee shop for Chinese cultural activities. Teachers and PSA members set up various booths for students to explore and enjoy, including Dragon Painting, Lacquered Fans, and traditional Chinese games. Traditional Chinese snacks, such as the candied hawthorns (as known as “Bing Tang Hu Lu”), were also available in the cafeteria.

Next, students participated in the Bo Bing (“Throw the dice, wish me luck”) games. The Bo Bing games are a unique tradition in Xiamen during the Mid-Autumn Festival, where local people throw dice in turns and win prizes according to the game rules, celebrating family gatherings.

Children always enjoy playing games, especially when there are prizes involved. Students had a fantastic time with the Bo Bing games. Secondary students participated in a special version of a scavenger hunt related to Mid-Autumn traditions after the Bo Bing games.

As an international school, AXIS respects and celebrates cultures and traditions from around the world. We encourage students to embrace diversity and develop insights into different cultures and backgrounds. Being in China, we naturally value the Chinese culture and language. Students from around the world are required to take Chinese classes, which we offer five times a week. Language serves as a bridge for communication, and by mastering Chinese, our students can gain a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture.

Wishing all AXIS dragons and their families a wonderful Golden Week holiday!

9月27日，周五，“明月如诗 与国同庆”的中秋·国庆庆祝活动在校园里举办，家长们也受邀与孩子一同感受节日氛围。

早上，学生们在学校礼堂集合，参加主题为“懂得关爱”的集会。我们的总校长Dr. Don向学生和家长致欢迎辞。这场集会是由学生会成员们策划并且参与主持的，他们首先介绍了“懂得关爱”的主题，随后，教师代表Mr. Danny和学生代表Joanna分别上台与大家分享了他们自己的见解和故事。

集会结束后，学生们来到咖啡厅外部的活动区域参加中国传统文化摊位体验活动。教师们和家委会成员们推出了各种各样的体验活动，这其中包括了画龙活动、漆扇和中国传统游戏。学校餐厅还为大家准备了中国传统小吃，比如冰糖葫芦串。

紧接着，学生们开始了期待已久的博饼游戏。博饼游戏是中秋节期间，厦门本地一项独有的传统，这儿的人们在亲朋好友聚会时间，通过轮流掷骰子，按游戏规则赢得奖品，收获好运。

孩子们总是热衷于玩游戏，尤其是当他们参与这项游戏的同时还能活动奖品。学生们在博饼游戏中度过了愉快的时光。中学生们在博饼之后，还进行了一场中秋特别版的“寻宝游戏”。

作为一所国际学校，厦门长菁尊重并且庆祝世界不同的文化和传统。我们鼓励学生去拥抱多样性，培养他们对不同文化和背景的洞察力。在中国，我们自然重视中国文化和语言。来自世界各地的学生都要上中文课，我们为学生安排了一周五节的中文课。语言是沟通的桥梁，掌握了中文，学生们就能更加深刻的理解中国文化。

祝愿所有的长菁学子和家人们度过一个愉快的黄金周假期！