Embark on great audio adventures with a rich collection of Chinese folk legends and historical tales.
Bonus episode: The mythical tale of the Chinese dragon (video)
In this video, join us on a journey through time as we unravel a story behind the legendary creature "Loong" and explore how it has come to represent an array of awe-inspiring qualities and blessings.
3/10/2024 • 13 minutes, 10 seconds
Bonus episode: The mythical tale of a Chinese dragon
In this special edition, we're waving goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and welcoming the Year of the Loong, or the Year of the Chinese Dragon. Join us on a journey through time as we unravel a story behind this legendary creature and explore how it has come to represent an array of awe-inspiring qualities and blessings.
2/7/2024 • 14 minutes, 19 seconds
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: Yu the Great Tames Floods (video)
In this video, discover the legendary tale of Dayu, also known as Yu the Great, the heroic figure who conquered the unruly floods in ancient China with wisdom and determination. His spirit continues to resonate with Chinese people, spanning millennia, as a beacon of inspiration and resilience against adversities.
1/1/2024 • 5 minutes, 6 seconds
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: Yu the Great Tames Floods
Discover the legendary tale of Dayu, also known as Yu the Great, the heroic figure who conquered the unruly floods in ancient China with wisdom and determination. His spirit continues to resonate with Chinese people, spanning millennia, as a beacon of inspiration and resilience against adversities.
12/25/2023 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: 'Foolish' Yugong Moves Mountains (video)
Meet Yugong, the "foolish" old man from ancient China who set out to move mountains that cut off his village from the outside world. Did he succeed? Watch how he reacted to challenges in this timeless tale of perseverance and success!
12/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: 'Foolish' Yugong Moves Mountains
Meet Yugong, the "foolish" old man from ancient China who set out to move mountains that cut off his village from the outside world. Did he succeed?
12/18/2023 • 3 minutes, 38 seconds
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: The legend of Shen Nong (video)
There was an ancient sage in China who first planted the five grains, helping people out of starvation. He also invented ways to process hemp into fabric to help keep people warm in the cold. Do you know who he is?
12/11/2023 • 4 minutes
Chinese Mythology in Paintings: The legend of Shen Nong
There was an ancient sage in China who first planted the five grains, helping people out of starvation. He also invented ways to process hemp into fabric to help keep people warm in the cold. Do you know who he is?
12/11/2023 • 3 minutes, 35 seconds
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Deadline: Send your thoughts to [email protected] by September 1st. Let's hear your ideas!
8/22/2023 • 46 seconds
S3E10: Friendship legend
Intertwined by fate and bound together through music, this is one of the most well-known stories about friendship in China. Tune in as we unravel the tale of two souls and their unyielding friendship that will warm your heart and inspire you.
8/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
S3E9: The horse-head fiddle
This story tells of how a great friendship led to the creation of a beautiful, historic musical instrument. Listen to the legend of Ma Tou Qin, or the horse-head fiddle.
7/27/2023 • 12 minutes, 49 seconds
S3E8: The tale of the Morning Star
This story is all about how sometimes when we think we have lost something precious we find it has been with us all the time.
7/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
S3E5: Why there is only one sun in the sky
When you look up into the sky –there is only one sun. But in this story, there were TEN!
6/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 12 seconds
S3E4: The Great Flood
Stories often tell us how it's a good idea to be kind, especially to people we don't know. In this tale we find out that kindness can have more than its own reward.
6/21/2023 • 18 minutes, 45 seconds
S3E3: Why Cat and Dog are Enemies
Great things can happen when we work together and in this story we remember the importance of honesty, and the benefits of collaboration.
6/14/2023 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
S3E2: The Three Rhymsters
What does it mean to be clever? Even if you are book smart are you really as clever as you think you are?
6/8/2023 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
The boy Chen Xiang and the Lotus Lamp
The Hua Mountain in China is known for its steepness and legend has it that it was split open by a little boy named Chen Xiang. Why would he do that and how did he do that?
3/14/2021 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Tales of Immortality and the Doughnut Peach
Would anyone like to learn a thing or two about becoming an immortal? What about some pills from the Queen Mother of the West and throw in some doughnut peaches too! Interested?