Episodios

  • Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang

    Xinjiang Series | A shepherd's dough hat and Xinjiang's beloved nang
    Oct 7 2025
    Under the blazing sun of the Taklamakan Desert, one shepherd's clumsy mishap gave birth to a timeless treasure. In this bonus episode of "Chinese Folk Tales: Tales on a Plate", we trace the quirky legend of Turhong and his "dough hat" that turned into Xinjiang's most beloved flatbread – Nang. Crispy, golden, and steeped in tradition, Nang is more than food – it's a story shared and enjoyed across vast regions of the world.
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    8 m
  • Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang: "Loong" is not to be interpreted as a "dragon"

    Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang: "Loong" is not to be interpreted as a "dragon"
    Oct 3 2025
    Prof. Zhang Juwen argues that translating "龙" as "dragon" perpetuates colonial discourse. The Chinese loong embodies benevolence, ethics, and hope, fundamentally different from the Western concept. True cross-cultural exchange requires a firm challenge to entrenched stereotypes.
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    19 m
  • Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang on how folk tales bridge cultures

    Xinjiang Series | Professor Zhang on how folk tales bridge cultures
    Sep 30 2025
    Folklore expert Professor Zhang Juwen reveals how ancient Chinese folk tales, while adapting, retain their core ethics, fostering global connections and face-to-face bonding in a digital world.
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    21 m
  • Xinjiang Series | The secret behind Xinjiang's sweet grapes

    Xinjiang Series | The secret behind Xinjiang's sweet grapes
    Sep 26 2025

    Once upon a time, the desert kingdom lay choked by yellow dust from raging sandstorms, waiting for a miracle to change its fate. How did it transform into a land renowned for its sweet fruits? This episode reveals the answer. For more captivating tales and videos, follow us on Facebook.
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    17 m
  • Xinjiang Series | The singing tree

    Xinjiang Series | The singing tree
    Sep 23 2025
    Have you ever wondered how the very first stringed instrument came into being? Maybe this story can explain the birth of the very special Dombra. For more captivating tales and videos, follow us on Facebook.
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    13 m
  • Xinjiang Series | Tale of Boston Lake: the trial of love

    Xinjiang Series | Tale of Boston Lake: the trial of love
    Sep 19 2025
    When times get tough, the Dragon King descends from Heaven to battle the drought – but the arrival of a mysterious demon girl throws everything into disarray. For more captivating tales and videos, follow us on Facebook.
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    19 m
  • Xinjiang Series | The village girl who became a legend

    Xinjiang Series | The village girl who became a legend
    Sep 16 2025
    Born in a small village, she captures the king's heart and rises to greatness, leaving a mark on history with her mastery of Xinjiang's unique Muqam music. For more captivating tales and videos, follow us on Facebook.
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    15 m
  • Xinjiang Series | Witty Afanti's golden revenge

    Xinjiang Series | Witty Afanti's golden revenge
    Sep 12 2025
    Gold coins appear where no one expects…Afanti and his trusty donkey are at it again, showing a greedy man that greed isn't golden. For more captivating tales and videos, follow us on Facebook.
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    15 m