Friday, June 7, 2013

Out our kitchen window - art at the elementary school next door

 
The other day they built a large decoration around the entrance to the elementary school just out our kitchen window. Ann mused about it on Instagram and Tim suggested it was a graduation celebration. Robert actually read the Chinese and said it was in honor of International Children's Day. Wiki says it is a June 1st Chinese celebration. I suspect if we would have paid more attention last week we might have seen some fun activities.
We are not sure if it is related or not, but at the beginning of this week, big display panels were erected on the court outside the school entrance. The next day they were full of art work. One of our teachers was looking with us and said all the art was done by the school's students from age 6-12. These must be the grade level winners. We thought you would enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of Chinese children as expressed in art. We would love to hear thoughts from those of you with kids of comparable ages doing art projects. Fortunately Ann took these photos the day before yesterday because yesterday it all got taken down.



 

























3 comments:

  1. Once again I see creeping western-ism in much of this. It would be interesting to know the grade levels represented by the various pieces. Most show a very sure hand - a clarity of vision that is the hallmark of an advanced creator. Thanks for posting.

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  2. What a wonderful work you are doing! Thank you for bringing such fine blessings to so many -- including those of us who are inspired by your consecrated service. Love, the Barden family in MN

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