West Norfolk schoolchildren learn about different cultures as part of art centre workshops
Christmas workshop at the King's Lynn Arts Centre. Pictured are South Wootton Infant School pupils Bella Latchford (5) and Flyn Angell (5). Picture: Ian Burt - Credit: Ian Burt
Schoolchildren in west Norfolk are learning about European traditions while having fun in the lead up to Christmas.
The King's Lynn Arts Centre is hosting a series of workshops, designed by European volunteers from Ukraine, France, Hungary and Italy, for four local schools.
Pupils at South Wooton Infant School enjoyed a number of activities including dancing, making rag dolls traditional to Ukrainian households, watching a puppet show and joining in a treasure hunt.
Flynn Angell, five, said his favourite part was planting small pots - to tie in with a Hungarian tradition.
While Bella Latchford, five, added: 'I enjoyed the puppet show.'
Volunteer Csaba Bohm led an activity based on December 13 in Hungary which marks St.Lucia's day - the shortest day of the year.
To celebrate hope with the brighter months, as days become longer and nights shorter, it is tradition to plant Lucia's wheat which - if lucky - will grow a green bush by Christmas Day.
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Children watched a puppet show centred around the tradition before potting cress as a nod to the custom.
Mr Bohm, 29, said: 'The children are really good and they have really enjoyed it.
'It's good to represent your country in a different country.'
Another activity led by volunteer Anastasiia Parafeniuk saw pupils making a rag doll called Motanka using knotting techniques.
Rebecca Graham, general manager, said: 'Even though they are Christmas workshops, it is more about introducing children to different cultures.'
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