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Summer Vibes — DIY Palm-leaf Fan & Seed-pod Wind Chime
Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 16:00 – 18:00
Changchun Xinyuan International Education · Hongqi Street Campus
3rd Unit, 6th Floor, Building 3, Wanda Plaza, Hongqi Street, Chaoyang District, Changchun
RMB 39.9 per person (all crafting materials included)
Limited to 12 seats, first-come-first-served (friends welcome)
Using natural palm leaves, fabric binding, hemp-rope handles, tassels and charms, you’ll make your own summer fan from scratch — write your name, draw a pattern, or just keep the natural palm scent. Take your fan home with you.
Six kinds of natural seed pods, each with its own sound and meaning. Together they create a natural melody of six layers.
| Shell | Sound | Meaning |
| Black Fruit | High·crisp | Calm & peace |
| Water-bell | High·deep | Smooth sailing |
| Yajianteng | Mid-high·mellow | Safety & peace |
| Cardamom | Mid-high·soft | Good fortune |
| Oleander | Mid-low·bright | Joy & meeting |
| 3m string | Easy assembly | — |

Q: Can beginners join?
Absolutely — teachers guide you step by step.
Q:Can I bring a friend?
Yes! Non-students are welcome too.
Q:What is the fee?
RMB 39.9 per person — all materials and refreshments included, no hidden cost.
Q:Can I keep what I make?
Of course! Both your fan and chime are yours.
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4 PM, Aug 15 — we’ll be waiting at Wanda Plaza. Bring your smile and catch the summer breeze
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