Looking for event ideas for your Chinese Student University Society?

University students recognise that university societies are an important part of study life. New friends are made and good times are had once all the study is done. But what about international students? Yes, international students get university societies too. One such society is the Chinese Student Association.

At Exodus Wear, we realise the importance of university societies. Chinese students should be made to feel welcome so here is a great list of events that your society could run throughout the year:

Chinese New Year

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A great way to start the New Year is the Chinese New Year festival. Fireworks are always in abundant supply. Traditional food and drink are also abundant. Various displays could be put up about the history of the festival so people can know what they are celebrating.

Lantern Festival

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Some party ideas for this festival could be making lanterns. Then there could be a lantern game to see who can make the best lantern. Prizes, food, and drink should be in good supply. It would be a nice way to get to know your fellow Chinese students.

Qingming Festival

Kites are abundant during this festival. But, it is also a time to remember those that have passed away. Some ideas include competitions to see who can make the best kite. Then competitions to see you can fly their kite the highest.

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon boat racing is the focus of this festival and traditional festival food is also eaten. Party ideas include creating a dragon boat. Races and prizes are always fun and should be included in any dragon boat festival!

Double Seventh Festival

Skillful hands and eating noodles and won-tons are this festival’s focus. Party ideas for this festival include competitions for art and crafts. Art and craft fairs, stalls holding food traditionally eaten at this festival and also lucky door prizes should also be included.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The moon is celebrated at this festival by eating moon cakes. Parties could include costume parties and parades. Moon images could be displayed. Another idea is to make moon models for display and of course, prizes for the best one.

Chongyang Festival

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Traditionally, chrysanthemums are celebrated during this festival. Chongyang cake is also eaten. Costume parties with floral dress ups is a good party hit to bring in this festival. Chrysanthemums are a bonus.

Winter Solstice

Dumplings are eaten in the North and Sticky pudding is eaten in the south. Chinese and Australian students alike will enjoy these great winter treats. Dumplings and Sticky pudding will warm even the coldest hearts. Australian summers fall during the dates of the winter festival. However, these desserts are enjoyed by every Australian all the year through!

Throughout the calendar year, Chinese festivals are abundant. As you can every one is different from the next. If you are a Chinese student maybe you can get involved in this society. As a result, you will find societies a great way to fit in. And if you are a planner for events in this society please take note of these great party ideas!