Activity
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: A Puerto Rican Carnival

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A look at Carnival celebrations in Puerto Rico. The lesson includes a little bit of background information, suggested tie-in reading, and activities such as making a Carnival mask or learning about costumes by coloring a "vejigante...
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Japanese Arts Council: Noh and Kyogen (Traditional Japanese Performing Arts)

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to Noh and Kyogen plays. Details of these traditional Japanese performing arts are provided, accompanied by photos of the masks, costumes, props, and fans used. Includes video clips of some performances.
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China Vista: The China Experience China Culture Index

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive, bilingual website about various aspects of Chinese culture, including folk custom, arts and crafts, food and drinks, costumes, scripts and calligraphy, performing arts, ethnic groups, etc.