Discovering Traditions, Stories, and Symbols from Around the World
Exploring Global Festivals and Celebrations is an exciting and interactive course designed for Year 4 students to develop their understanding of the world’s many cultures through the lens of celebrations and traditions. Throughout the course, students will travel virtually across continents to discover how people come together to mark important events in unique and meaningful ways.
What you’ll learn
- Examine how cultural festivals reflect the values, beliefs, and histories of different communities..
- Recognize the similarities and differences in the ways people around the world celebrate significant events..
- Explore cultural symbols and their meanings (e.g., colors, food, clothing)..
- Identify how music, dance, and art are used in different festivals to express cultural identity..
Course Content
- Exploring Global Festivals and Celebrations –> 5 lectures • 44min.
Requirements
Exploring Global Festivals and Celebrations is an exciting and interactive course designed for Year 4 students to develop their understanding of the world’s many cultures through the lens of celebrations and traditions. Throughout the course, students will travel virtually across continents to discover how people come together to mark important events in unique and meaningful ways.
Students will explore how festivals reflect the values, beliefs, and histories of different communities. From the bright lights of Diwali to the vibrant parades of Carnival, from the traditions of Lunar New Year to the stories behind Greek Easter, students will learn how music, dance, food, clothing, and symbols are used to express cultural identity. They will be encouraged to compare and contrast global festivals, discovering both the differences and the similarities that connect us all.
The course includes a wide range of engaging activities such as storytelling, craft-making, music exploration, group projects, and class discussions. These hands-on experiences help foster empathy, respect for others, and curiosity about the wider world.
By the end of the course, students will have a deeper appreciation for cultural diversity and understand how festivals help build community, share history, and bring people together. Learning about global celebrations helps children grow into respectful, open-minded global citizens.