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Overview

Did you know that during the Festival of Lanterns (or 'Yuan Xiao') people often write riddles and attach them to their lanterns for other people to guess?

ABOUT THIS FREE RESOURCE

The Festival of Lanterns (or 'Yuan Xiao') is an ancient tradition that marks the official end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This word search highlights 20 key terms associated with the festival, from 'Moon gazing' to 'Symbolism'.

PUZZLE STATS & INFO

• 20 words to find including Yuan Xiao, stilts, and Buddhism
• Words run forwards: diagonally, vertically, & horizontally
• Complete puzzle solutions are included in the PDF
• Both puzzle & solution can be printed with either colour accents or in ink-friendly greyscale

SUITABLE FOR

• Cross-curricular learning: vocabulary and/or spelling with RE, geography, or topic work on China
• Settler or early finisher task, homework, tutoring, or home learning
• Quick, themed activity to support & extend cultural vocabulary

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: 5 & 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2

KINDLY NOTE

The years and ages listed above are intended as recommendations only. Please feel free to use this puzzle in any context that is appropriate to your needs.