Chinese New Year
Today we looked into the Chinese new year with the cubs. Last year we talked about the traditions and legends behind it; this year, we continued the astronomy theme by discussing the nature of the lunisolar calendar, then proceeded to cook spring rolls.
We split the pack into three groups. Each group, with a Responsible Adult, then took turns to stir-fry pre-cut vegetables in a wok, then placed them onto a sheet of pastry and folded them into a spring roll, which they then took to another Responsible Adult who was manning the deep-fat fryer.
This was very popular with the Cubs, as they could eat the results!
All of this was only possible thanks to the hard work of Paul, who spent hours the night before preparing everything!