How to Throw a Chinese Theme Party
A Chinese-themed party is perfect for the young girl looking for a memorable birthday party at home. It's a theme that works well when the guests include both boys and girls. Here are some creative ideas to get you started planning your first Chinese-themed party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Send out circular yin-yang invitations or pick a Chinese theme at Evite and send invitations electronically.
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Decorate with Chinese paper lanterns, red streamers and gold accents.
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Choose a Chinese theme of your choice for the cake. Chinese symbols, dragons or cherry blossoms are some popular Chinese themes. Frost a round cake like the Chinese checkers design. Make indentations with a marble, but use gumballs for the decorations.
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Serve Chinese food or finger food such as egg rolls and won tons. Add tea to the menu for a Chinese tea party. Offer chopsticks for the guests to eat with.
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Fold origami for a fun craft activity. Purchase colored paper and provide individual step-by-step instructions for the guests to follow. Have different animal designs ranging in difficulty.
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Play games with chopsticks. Have races that require picking up objects with chopsticks or carrying objects with chopsticks.
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Package gift bag items for the guests in Chinese food take-out boxes instead of traditional gift bags. Give fortune cookies instead of candy. Inexpensive paper fans, Chinese jump ropes, Chinese yo-yos and pocket-size Chinese checkers are great stuffers or game prizes.
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