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A Thousand Whys

A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of t... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: How Chinese people welcome the Beginning of Autumn?

24 Solar Terms: How Chinese people welcome the Beginning of Autumn?

Liqiu (立秋 lì qiū), or Beginning of Autumn, begins on August 8th this year. It is the 13th of the 24 solar terms and the ... Read more

8 Aug 2023

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24 Solar Terms: Why Chinese people drink herbal tea during Major Heat?

24 Solar Terms: Why Chinese people drink herbal tea during Major Heat?

The 12th solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, Dashu (大暑 dà shǔ), or Major Heat, begins on July 23rd thi... Read more

21 Jul 2023

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24 Solar Terms: How did ancient Chinese people beat the heat during Minor Heat?

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The 11th solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, Xiaoshu (小暑 xiǎo shǔ), or the Minor Heat, begins on July ... Read more

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Why do Chinese people give fans as gifts during the Duanwu Festival?

Why do Chinese people give fans as gifts during the Duanwu Festival?

Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar cal... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people enjoy noodles on the Summer Solstice?

24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people enjoy noodles on the Summer Solstice?

The tenth solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, Xiazhi (夏至 xià zhì), or the Summer Solstice, begins on J... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: Why is the ox held in reverence during ‘Grain in Ear’?

24 Solar Terms: Why is the ox held in reverence during ‘Grain in Ear’?

The ninth solar term in China, Mangzhong (芒种 máng zhòng), or Grain in Ear, is a time of bustling activity in agriculture... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people worship 'Silkworm Goddess' on the 'Grain Buds'?

24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people worship 'Silkworm Goddess' on the 'Grain Buds'?

The eighth solar term on the traditional Chinese calendar, Xiaoman (小满 xiǎo mǎn), or the Grain Buds, is the second solar... Read more

19 May 2023

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24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese children wear egg pouches on the Start of Summer?

24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese children wear egg pouches on the Start of Summer?

The seventh solar term in China, Lixia (立夏 lì xià), or the Start of Summer, marks the beginning of the summer season. In... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: Why is the peony also called the “Flower of Grain Rain” in China?

24 Solar Terms: Why is the peony also called the “Flower of Grain Rain” in China?

Get ready to immerse yourself in this tale of love, loss, and the power of myth. In this episode, we dive into the encha... Read more

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24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese eat Qingtuan during the Qingming Festival?

24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese eat Qingtuan during the Qingming Festival?

Come listen to what ChatGPT has to say about China's popular snack during the Qingming Festival! Today's episode is gene... Read more

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