Dumplings done right

BY SIENNA BUCKLEY  On November 12, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted Dumpling Day after school in the main cafeteria. The event offered a fun way to experience Chinese culture through food.  Dumpling Day sought to showcase the role of food in Chinese culture and the sense of community it creates. “Food is such an important part of Chinese culture, and, from my experience, there’s something really special aboutContinue reading “Dumplings done right”

Celebrating the year of the snake

BY CAITLIN LAFLOWEROn January 30, the National Chinese Honor Society hosted the annual Chinese New Year Celebration to commemorate the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. The free event, hosted in the cafeteria, included delicious food, fun games, and great performances by students and members of the Old Bridge community. Attendees enjoyedContinue reading “Celebrating the year of the snake”

An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year

BY ANUSHA PERINKOLAM             The National Chinese Honor Society held its 3rd annual Lunar New Year Celebration on February 15, starting at 5pm The NCHS transported attendees to China with cultural activity stations, an authentic Chinese dinner catered by Shanghai Bun, and performances that continued until a fire alarm abruptly ended the event early.             Continue reading “An alarmingly fun Lunar New Year”

Chinese culture in the courtyard

BY ISABELLE MARMARA              The National Chinese Honor Society and the Chinese Club held their Mid-Autumn Festival as their first club event of the year on Wednesday, October 4. The event took place in the courtyard and treated the attendees to riddles, icebreakers, puzzles, traditional snacks, and an abundance of Chinese culture.               “My favoriteContinue reading “Chinese culture in the courtyard”