Events

  • Making Tanghulu with Tea club on Feb.28
    On Feb 28, the Chinese program collaborated with Tea club and made Tanghulu with students. Tanghulu is a traditional snack of China. A variety of fruits are wrapped in crystal clear syrup, implying that life is sweet. The students enjoyed Tanghulu and delicious tea and spent a wonderful Friday night. Many thanks to Tea Club for…
  • Students Celebrate the New Year with the Chinese American Friendship Association of Maine
    Students rang in the Lunar New Year with the Chinese American Friendship Association of Maine, joining in a vibrant celebration of culture, tradition, and community. The event featured festive performances, traditional Chinese cuisine, and opportunities for cultural exchange, allowing students to connect with local community members and experience the rich heritage of the holiday. Click…
  • Hibaku Jumoku (A-bomb survivor tree)
    Bates College received Ginkgo seeds from Hiroshima, Japan in September 2024, thanks to the initiative of Alan Wang ’24, and collaboration of Raymond Clothier (Associate Multifaith Chaplain), Hanna McGaughey (Japanese), and Daniel Slane (Biology). December 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Japanese Program at Bates (@jpnatbates) September 2024 View this post…
  • Chinese Karaoke Night on December 6th
    On December 6th,  the Chinese program held a Chinese karaoke night at the end of the semester. Students enjoyed their time, relaxing for a while before finals began. This semester has passed by so quickly, thank you very much for learning Chinese and wish all of you good luck on your final exams and projects. 
  • Cooking Chinese Cuisine on October 24th
    On October 24th, the Chinese program held a Chinese cuisine making event. Students learned how to cook kung pao chicken and fried eggs with green pepper. Everyone enjoyed a delicious Chinese meal together.
  • Congrats for Global Seal of Literacy, Class of 2024!
    11 students graduated with Global Seal of Literacy that certifies they are competent to read, write, listen, and speak in Chinese or Japanese in addition to English. https://theglobalseal.com/ Photos were taken at the Farewell Celebration for Seniors and Faculty on May 20, 2024. Working Fluency in English & JapaneseAlan Wang Functional Fluency in English & JapaneseKae YanXinchen…
  • Congrats 2024 Majors!
  • Bates Students Win Awards in Consulate-General of Japan Language Contest
    Two students of Japanese won awards at the 13th Annual Japanese Language Contest held on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at the Consulate-General of Japan in Boston.Alan Wang ’24 won first place in the Speech Contest in the College Advanced Division.Emma Erkkila ’26 won third place in the Essay Contest in the College Beginner Division. Click…
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  • Dumpling Making on February 9th
    On February 9th, which coincided with the 2024 Spring Festival Eve, the Chinese program held a dumpling-making event. Students learned to make dumplings together and tasted different types of Chinese food.  Students also watched the 2024 China Spring Festival Gala and celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival together. Many thanks to Alan Wang ‘24, Bryce Huang’…