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Bring the excitement and rich traditions of Chinese New Year to your school stage with this engaging 20-minute assembly script. Designed for Key Stage 2, “Chinese New Year” features 30 speaking roles, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive performance that will captivate your audience.

Key Features:

30 Flexible Roles: With 30 distinct speaking roles, this script can accommodate a large class while providing opportunities for every student to participate.

Detailed Character Descriptions: From the fearsome Nian Monster to the twelve animals of the Zodiac, the script brings to life a diverse cast of characters.

Easy-to-Follow Props List: The script includes a comprehensive prop list with suggestions for simple, easily sourced, or homemade items, simplifying the production process.

Engaging Multi-Scene Structure: The play is divided into six scenes, each exploring a different aspect of Chinese New Year, from the legend of Nian to the Lantern Festival.

Educational Content: The script seamlessly weaves in educational elements, explaining the significance of traditions, symbols, and customs associated with Chinese New Year.

Festive Song and Celebrations: The assembly culminates in a lively Chinese New Year song and a vibrant depiction of the Lantern Festival, filling the stage with joy and cultural richness.

Storyline Highlights:

The play begins with the legend of the Nian Monster and how the traditions of using red, loud noises, and lights to scare him away originated. It then transitions to the story of the Jade Emperor’s Great Race and the naming of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. The subsequent scenes showcase how families prepare for the New Year, including cleaning, decorating, and enjoying a reunion dinner. The play concludes with a festive celebration featuring a Lion Dance, a Dragon Dance, and a Chinese New Year song, followed by a depiction of the Lantern Festival.

YouTube Song and Link:

To enhance the celebratory atmosphere, the script includes a Chinese New Year song and provides a YouTube link for easy access to the tune and visuals.

This script is a valuable resource for teachers seeking to create an engaging, educational, and culturally enriching Chinese New Year assembly.