LOCAL CARE HOME CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

LOCAL CARE HOME CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR

Staff and residents at Tandridge Heights in Oxted welcomed in the Year of the Snake with a day of celebrations and activities.

Inspired by Chinese culture and traditions, lucky red envelopes were exchanged and the home was decorated with hanging red lanterns. Residents learnt all about the traditions and superstitions of Chinese New Year. Residents enjoyed an oriental feast from The Golden Palace in Oxted for supper

Camille Corbett, General Manager of Barchester’s Tandridge Heights said: “We have had a brilliant day, the home looks absolutely wonderful decorated all in red and we all had such fun finding out what animal we are, the associated traits and reading each other’s horoscopes. The residents loved watching videos of traditional lion and dragon dances too.

Philomena a resident at Tandridge Heights said: “I loved the music, the vibrant costumes and learning about the Chinese Zodiac animal traits. We found out that the Snake is the sixth animal in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is associated with wisdom, knowledge, intuition, creativity and good luck. I find it fascinating to learn all about different traditions.”

Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.

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