Christmas 2024: A Heartwarming End to the Year

In December 2024, we embraced the festive spirit by celebrating Christmas in our Mandarin classes for two weeks. Our students learned Christmas greetings in Mandarin, such as: Zhù nǐ shèngdàn kuàilè! (We wish you a Merry Christmas!) Zhù nǐ xīnnián kuàilè! (Wishing you...

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Our Mandarin Classes

Over the past two weeks, our Mandarin classes were filled with joy and excitement as we celebrated Chinese New Year together with our students and their families. This special occasion provided a meaningful way for our students to immerse themselves in Chinese culture...

A Mid-Autumn Festival to Remember

What is the Mooncake Festival? On Tuesday, 17th September, New Zealand celebrated the annual Mooncake Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. Traditionally observed on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar, this festival symbolises reunion and...

Bringing Out The Best In The Students

How did you hear about Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre?  I was on the Internet searching for Mandarin lessons for my children and saw the Pistachio Mandarin Language Centre website appear. I really liked the website because it had a lot of great information,...