By making Asian crafts, children will learn the different cultures such as China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. For the Japanese culture, you can do origami crafts. Origami is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding. The goal is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture such as a bird or heart.
For Chinese culture, you can make a Chinese dragon. Chinese Dragon are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore. In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. According to Wikipedia, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, hurricane, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck.
There are endless crafts for you to choose from involving the Asian cultures. They are all colorful and definitely educational. Also Visit Our Chinese New Year Resource Page
The Japanese people are known for their Cherry Blossom Trees. Here is a craft to celebrate Japanese culture. You will need pink tissue paper, scissors, fine wire or heavy white thread, bare twisted branch, terra-cotta flower pot or tin coffee or fruit-juice can, and some sand to fill can. Cut the pink tissue paper in 2 1/2" squares. Fold twice and cut to make circle (sketch a). Pinch blossom in center. Use a 3" length of fine wire or heavy white thread and twist once around pinched section (sketch b). Smooth out blossom (sketch c) and attach to branch with wire (sketch d). Prepare enough blossoms to make the bare branch "bloom." This will probably take 2 or 3 dozen blossoms. Place blossoming branch securely in sand-filled container. If you do not have a terra-cotta pot, enamel a large coffee or fruit-juice can.
Kite flying is as popular in some eastern countries as baseball is in our land. Use heavy brown wrapping paper to make the kites. Draw fish, dragons, birds, and flowers. Color them with bright colors. Boys and girls who fly these kites need to hear the gospel story.
Easy to Make Japanese Kokeshi Dolls - This Dolls was made with a walnut, a wooen bead, some decorative paper, and paints. Make your doll with a lot of love.
Chinese Paper Lanterns - Learn how to make these beautiful and colorful Chinese Paper Lanterns.
How to Make Chinese Abacus Crafts Activity - The Abacus uses 100 beads and was created by the Chinese people who called this calculating instrument a Swan-Pan.
How to Craft a Chinese Dragon Fridge Magnet Craft for Chinese New Year - Dragons are an important part of many Chinese festivals, including Chinese New Year. Let’s celebrate it by crafting this fridge magnet with the mini version of the dragon used during holiday parades and festivities.
How to Make Mini Paper Fan Earrings for the Chinese New Year - Let’s make a pair of earrings (you’ll need a little help on step # 4). These will be made of paper and will have two very important Chinese symbols : the fan and the cherry blossom.
How to Make a Chinese Fire Dragon Bookmark Craft for Kids - Because Chinese dragons are magnificent creatures and the Chinese New Year is approaching, let’s make a simple bookmark with dragon head. This beautiful bookmark that you will make in this arts and crafts project, will astound your friends and family members. And it is a LOT of fun to make.
How to Make Paper Lantern for The Chinese New Years Celebration - The Chinese New Year is coming up and this crafts project reminded me of a Chinese Paper Lantern. Today, we will show you how to make this easy-to-make arts and crafts project.
Bowl of Oranges Collage - Make a Bowl of Oranges collage to celebrate The Chinese New Year.