Washington Primary School’s second in a series of cultural cooking nights proved to be popular. Hosted by the family of first grader Sophie Adcock, it was an interactive evening filled with Chinese history and culture.
Washington parent Leah Van Horn is coordinating the initiative with an assist from co-coordinator Linda Kohan, a social worker at the school.
“Every student received a lucky red envelope,” Washington Principal Michelle Richards said. “They learned that in Chinese culture children receive these envelopes with crisp dollar bills to signify newness. In each envelope the students received a 2021 Chinese New Year card signifying the year of the Ox. The hands-on craft consisted of creating and coloring a lucky red envelope.”
After creating the envelopes, families were guided through the process of cooking delicious dumplings. Students joined in the fun and displayed some surprisingly proficient talents as chefs.
“Every family at the virtual event received a kit for the evening consisting of dumplings, soy sauce, a lucky red envelope and a red envelope craft,” Dr. Richards explained. “While the dumplings cooked, Mrs. [Maria Wen] Adcock showed a brief video on the significance of each symbol that represents the Chinese New Year.”
Washington’s next Family Cultural Cooking Night is set for March 19. Full details will be announced soon. “We will celebrate Irish heritage,” Dr. Richards said.
