Playgroup: Around China in 60 Minutes
By Michelle F - posted October 30, 2011
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent playgroup session! Here is a recap for everyone who was unable to attend the playgroup!
Theme: Landmarks in China
Snacks of the day: Fresh almond cookies from a Chinese bakery (Yum!)
We started off the journey at the Customs desk, where the children colored and decorated their new passports and trick-or-treating bags. After a short "Name Your Favorite Animal" ice breaker, we headed to Xi’an, where the Terracotta Army soldiers were crafted. With apple marshmallows, coconut candy, and haw flakes shuffling in their bags, the children traveled to Beijing, China’s capital. There, they built the Great Wall of China, complete with mini flag, and navigated their way through a tricky maze in the Forbidden City. Jelly sticks and chocolate koala bears were additional souvenirs from that city. Moving back southwest to Sichuan, the children created panda bears in the form of puppets and plushies. There, we said our goodbyes, and the children returned home to America with goodie bags loaded with Chinese sweets and a passport full of stamps, one for each eventful stop in China.
Please visit our photos page and BUCCF's Dumplings page for pictures from the playgroup! (If you attended the playgroup and would like individual picture files sent to you, please let us know!)
(Clockwise from Top Left) [1] MIT China Care member Zihim plays with one of the Children [2] One solitary Terracotta Soldier [3] Showing off her completed panda puppet [4] BUCCF volunteers prepare the panda plushies for Sichuan
Beijing Opera Playgroup
By Michelle F - posted October 17, 2011
This was the first joint playgroup held by Boston University China Care Fund (BUCCF) and MIT China Care's Mentorship Committee, at the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)! Find out more about our collaboration on our Playgroups page.
This time, the theme was Beijing Opera! After briefly covering the history of Beijing Opera and performing a puppet show of the first part of the story of the Monkey King, a popular Chinese tale, the children made opera-inspired masks and and headdresses. As usual, find photos of the playgroup in our photo gallery and on our Facebook Page.
(Clockwise from Top Left) [1] One of the enthusiastic children at our event [2] Playgroup volunteers demonstrate how to make a Monkey King crown [3] Posing with her completed mask and proud parent [4] Delicious sponge cake for the families, fresh from a Chinatown bakery [5] BUCCF Vice-President Judy talks with the parents as the kids play
Thank You For Supporting MIT China Care's 1st Annual Dessert Fundraiser!
By Michelle F - posted October 12, 2011
Thank you to everyone who participated in MIT China Care's Sweets for Needs raffle and auction, or supported us otherwise! We hoped you enjoyed our event! Starting from ticket booth sales to the actual day of the event, we raised over $800 to go toward surgeries for Chinese orphans. Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners, and we hope everyone will continue to support MIT China Care!
- Asgard $50 Gift Card: Devon Sklair
- Totoro ($58 value): Cher Huang
- Thelonious Monkfish $25 Gift Card: Kristin Wiseman
See pictures from the event in our photo gallery as well as on our Facebook Page. Please like our Facebook Page, too!
(Clockwise from Top Left) [1] Co-Presidents Li and Xinzhu announce raffle winners [2] Roadkill Buffet perform impromptu comedy [3] The Muses sing for everyoe [4] Desserts donated by Kueh [5] MIT Lion Dance members perform a spectacular show [6] One of Ballroom Dance's stunning pairs (Center) Origami owls donated for the auction by OrigaMIT, MIT's Origami Club.
Sweets for Needs Ticket Sales From Oct 3 - Oct 7
By Michelle F - posted October 02, 2011
MIT China Care is holding ticket sales again for our Sweets for Needs Fundraising Event this week, October 3 - October 7, 10 am - 4 pm each day. Tickets are $5 - come buy one from us and help save Chinese orphans!
Also, we'll be selling origami roses at the ticket booth, while supplies last! All proceeds from rose and ticket sales will go toward funding surgeries for Chinese orphans!
MIT China Care proudly presents: Sweets for Needs Fundraising Event!
By John C - posted September 24, 2011
Come enjoy performances by MIT Student groups with raffles in between,an auction, a variety of desserts such as truffles, chocolate covered strawberries, mango and coconut puddings, mooncakes, and much more! All proceeds from this event will go towards funding surgical procedures for Chinese orphans with cleft lip and heart problems.
See our Facebook Event Page and Fundraising Page for more info!
Ticket Sales:
- MIT Lobby 10 Booth
- Monday, Sept. 26 - Friday, Sept. 30
- 10am - 4pm
Ticket Prices:
- $5 presale, $7 at door
Also for sale:
- Origami Roses and Lotuses
Some performers include:
- Asian Dance Team
- Ballroom Dance Club
- Lion Dance Club
- Muses
- Roadkill Buffet
- Tango Dance Club
See you all there!!
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