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Kung Fu Panda Party Ideas
 Kung
Fu Panda was a smash hit animated movie during the summer of 2008
starring Jack Black as Po the Panda.
Po, the most
unlikely character, was foretold to be the Dragon Warrior, which
he had dreamed of being his entire life, much to the dismay of
anyone who knew him.
A wonderful tale of developing one's inner strength was also terrifically
funny! Children of all ages connected with Po the Panda and could
be seen pretending to be kung fu fighting for days later!
Kung Fu Panda
is a great theme for a birthday party because it is suitable for
girls and boys. You can make it more girly by focusing on ancient
Chinese decorations or more boyish by focusing on the martial
arts aspect of the movie.
Kung
Fu Panda Party Decorations
- Crane (Master
Crane), snake (Master Viper), monkey (Master Monkey), praying
mantis (Master Mantis), and tiger (Master Tigress) posters or
pictures can be displayed for a more boyish party. These are
the Furious Five characters that are also the styles of Chinese
martial arts.
- All of
the characters listed above can be used for a more girly party
as well. Add some paper lanterns, handheld fans, and paper umbrellas
for drinks for a more feminine touch.
Kung Fu Panda
Party Games & Activities
- Chinese
jump rope is a great game for hours of fun! You can keep
the steps simple for younger children or step it up for older
kids.
- Origami
is always fun! Older kids can make a Panda
or dragon
fortune teller and the younger kids can make a fan!
Make sure to have plenty of paper on hand so there won't be
any pressure if, and when, they need to start over. Markers
or crayons will be needed to decorate the panda and the fan.
- Depending
on your budget, you can hire someone to come in and teach the
kids a little kung fu!
- Instead
of breaking wood with your hands, use straws! Wrap one end of
a straw around the pointer on your right hand and the other
end on the pointer of the left hand. Face your partner and let
him or her try to break it by flicking it with their finger
(either middle or pointer works best.)
- Have a
sheet of paper with the Chinese
alphabet and the English alphabet on it for the kids to
use as a reference. Lay out the markers, crayons, or pencils
and let the kids figure out how to write their name, or any
word, in Chinese. Again, provide plenty of paper!
- Arrange
numbered paper plates in a circle on the floor. Play "Everybody
Was Kung Fu Fighting!" while they walk around stepping
on the plates. When you stop the music they stop walking and
then someone who doesn't look at who is on which number calls
out a number. The winner gets a cupcake or cookie. Make sure
to have enough so that everyone can win at least once. For the
younger kids peek and see who hasn't had a turn to win and call
that number out. It makes the game more fun and there is a whole
lot less crying!
Kung Fu Panda
Party Foods and Favors
- The obvious
choice is Chinese food with chopsticks. Noodles or fried rice
are kids' favorites, but make sure to find out if any of your
guests have any allergies to shellfish or nuts, common ingredients
in most Chinese foods.
- In your
party bags send home a bamboo back scratcher, some chopsticks,
and some temporary Chinese tattoos. Don't forget the candy!
More Kung
Fu Panda party ideas around the Web:
Kung
Fu Panda Movie Site -
Enter the site and click on "Games and Activities" for
a secret treasure of printables, puzzles and party games just
right for lots of birthday party fun.
Planning
a Kung Fu Panda Theme Birthday Party
- Ideas for pin the tail on the panda and other fun party games
plus tips for birthday party food and decorations.
Kung
Fu Panda Birthday Party Ideas - Great ideas for party
food and drinks, games & activities.
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