world folklore: the chinese zodiac
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World Folklore:
The Chinese Zodiac
Luna
Hong Kong, China
The National FlagPeasants
Workers
Bourgeoisie
Capitalist
A Land of Religious Diversity
Taoism Buddhism Confucianism
Key beliefs: Tao Key beliefs: Karma,
reincarnation, nirvana
Key beliefs: Filial piety,
social class
China makes up 20 % of the world population!
The People
Risk adverse Hard working
Family-oriented
Collectivist
Modest
Language
• How many dialects?
• Answer: Seven main
dialects
Language
• How many
common Chinese
characters ?
• Answer: 4000
This is where I live…
Difference between Hong Kong &
Mainland
华人民共和国,通称中
国,是位於東亞及太平
洋西岸的一个社会主义
国家,首都北京
中華人民共和國,通稱中國,是位於東亞及太平洋西岸的一個社會主義國家,首都北京
Mandarin Cantonese
Why I love my home city
Why I love my home city
Free healthcare
Shopping
Why I love my home city
Convenient transportation!
My School
A Typical School Day
My Family
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My Friends
What is the Chinese Zodiac?
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
**Remember the Chinese Lunar calendar is different than the Western Calendar!**
What does your Zodiac sign reveal about your personality?
Relationship Compatibility
Rationale
Monkey, Rooster
Tiger, RabbitHorse, Snake
Dog , Goat,
Dragon , OxPig, Rat
Year of Fate
Reflection Questions
• Do you believe in Chinese Zodiac?
• Is there something similar in American culture?