FLY WITH ME

A long, long time ago,there was a girl whose mother had passed away early. She lived alone with herfather, depending on each other for everything.One year, war broke out, and thegirl’s father had to go off to battle. At home, she was left all alone—exceptfor a white horse her father had given her. Life felt lonely and quiet.Wherever she went, the horse would follow closely behind.

Welcome to Fly with Me. In thisepisode, we’ll discover one of the most special fabrics from ancient China —silk — and the incredible journey it started: the Silk Road. Can you imagine? Asingle strand of soft silk not only becomes beautiful clothing but alsoconnects distant countries and cultures, becoming a “bridge” between East andWest.

Temujin and his family wandered across thegrasslands. He gathered his late father Yesugei’s former followers, along withother tribes who had also suffered under the Tatars, and trained tirelesslywith them every day in martial arts and battle techniques, forming a unifiedand powerful force.

Hello, kids! In the last episode, we learned that Temujin'sfather was poisoned by the leader of the Tatar tribe, and the leader wanted toroot out every trace of Temujin.

Hello, kids! In the last episode, we learnedthat Temujin’s childhood was not easy. His father passed away when he was veryyoung, putting his family in a difficult situation. However, Temujin was notdiscouraged by these hardships. Instead, he grew up in a harsh environment andeventually became one of the greatest figures in Chinese history. Today, we’regoing to tell a fairy tale about Temujin.

Hello, kids! Welcome to Fly with Me! Today, weare going to talk about a very special figure in Chinese history—Genghis Khan.He was the founder of the Mongol Empire and a very important ruler in worldhistory. Many people have heard his name, but did you know? "GenghisKhan" is actually a title, meaning "Ocean-like Vast Ruler." Hisreal name was Temujin.

Children, in the last episode, we talked abouthow Cai Lun kept thinking every day, wondering if there was any cheaper andmore common material that could replace silk to make paper. 

Children, nowadays, paper is something we can’t live withoutin our daily lives. Can you tell me who invented paper? That’s right, it wasCai Lun. You might already know that Cai Lun from the Eastern Han Dynastyinvented paper, but why did he invent it? And how did he do it? To answer that,we have to go back a long, long time ago.

Welcome to "Fly with Me." In this episode, we willexplore China's Four Great Inventions: paper-making, printing, the compass, andgunpowder. These inventions are not only outstanding examples of ancientChinese technology but also powerful forces that changed the course of worldhistory. Through their stories, we'll see how this ancient wisdom shaped moderncivilization. Whether you're interested in history or fascinated by technology,there's plenty here for you to discover. Let's travel through time and experiencethe extraordinary charm of ancient wisdom.

In the previous episode, wediscussed how, in a time without written language, Cangjie, as a historian, notonly worked tirelessly but also struggled to pass on knowledge and experienceto others. Everything had to be figured out on one's own. One day, the patternson a turtle's shell unexpectedly inspired Cangjie to create written characters.From that day onward, Cangjiebegan to carefully observe the world around him: the shapes of the sun andmoon, the appearance of birds, beasts, insects, and fish, human movements, theforms of objects, and the postures of plants and trees. It is said that Cangjiehad four eyes, making his observations more detailed than others'. Hediscovered that everything had its own unique features, which becameincreasingly fascinating to him. Next,Cangjie began using lines to create symbols representing each object. 

Legend has it that the Chinesescript was originally created by Cangjie. However, this beautifully patternedand intricate writing system was likely developed gradually by many people overa long period, with contributions from countless minds. Perhaps during thisextended process, Cangjie made a particularly significant contribution, andlater generations attributed the entire creation of writing to him. Now, let'sdive into the story of Cangjie and the creation of Chinese characters!

Hello, everyone! Welcome to a new episode of "Fly WithMe."Chinese characters, also known as Hanzi, Chinese script, orsquare characters, are the written symbols used to record the Chinese language.As one of the oldest writing systems in the world, Chinese characters have ahistory of around 6,000 years. The earliest existing Chinese characters are theoracle bone script from the Shang Dynasty, around 1300 BCE, dating back overthree thousand years. Chinese characters have evolved from primitivepictographs to the modern form over a long period.

In the previous episode, Imentioned that on the night of the Lantern Festival, Ming Taizu discovered thatthe common people were mocking Empress Ma with their riddles. He decided topunish the two people who created the riddle and hosted the guessing game. Heordered his attendants to mark their doors with a large red "福" (fu) character, which means "blessing" or"good fortune," as a sign to identify them. He planned to arrest themthe day after the New Year celebrations.

Children, have you all seen Spring Festival couplets? Duringthe New Year, besides the door couplets your father puts up on both sides ofthe door, he also pastes a big "福" (fortune)character in the center of the door. If you see him paste it upside down, it'snot a mistake. "福" upside down signifies"fortune has arrived." People do this for good luck in the New Year.There is a story related to this tradition of pasting the"福" character, involving Empress Ma, the wifeof Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty. This story takes place duringthe Lantern Festival.

In this episode, I will delve into the Lantern Festival, atraditional and joyous Chinese holiday. Also known as the "YuanxiaoFestival," it is the grand finale of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Itmarks the end of the New Year festivities and symbolizes the arrival of spring.Are you ready? Let's light up the lanterns in our hearts andstep into the world of the Lantern Festival!

In the previous episode, wetalked about how the rat pushed the cat into the river and then hid in the ox’sear, jumping out to reach the finish line first. The Jade Emperor, surprised tosee the rat arrive first, asked, "Rat, you can't swim and aren't fast, sohow did you get here first?"

Long ago, Chinese people used the twelve zodiac animals tocalculate the years. As everyone knows, the twelve zodiac animals are: Rat, Ox,Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Kids,do you know which animal represents this year? Why are there twelve zodiacanimals? And why did the small rat rank first among them? In China, there is aninteresting legend associated with this, closely tied to the Jade Emperor'sbirthday.

Welcome to a new episode of "Fly with Me"! In thisepisode, we will explore the ancient and mysterious Chinese Zodiac, adistinctive cultural symbol of China. The Chinese Zodiac is not just a simplecombination of twelve animals; they represent unique characteristics anddestiny influences, with each Zodiac sign having its own story and meaning. Inthis episode, we will delve into the origins, characteristics, and significanceof each Zodiac sign in Chinese culture and history.

Hello everyone! In the last episode, we talked about Hou Yi,who became an emperor in the mortal world and wanted to achieve immortality. Heclimbed to the top of Mount Yanzi.Hou Yi looked around, but the mountaintop was bare, withnothing in sight.Suddenly, a terrifying howl came from behind. Hou Yi turnedaround and saw an old woman with a strange appearance sitting in a cave. Shehad sharp teeth and a leopard's tail dragging behind her. The howling, likethat of a wild beast, was actually the old woman laughing.

Hello everyone, in the previous episode, I introduced acharming Chinese festival – the Mid-Autumn Festival. I discussed the originsand traditional customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Today is the 15th day ofthe eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival. Tonight, the moon is round andbright, so we can enjoy the moon while talking about the story of Chang'eflying to the moon.

Hello everyone, in this episode of "Fly with Me,"I will take you on a deep dive into a charming festival in Chinese culture -the Mid-Autumn Festival. I will narrate its origins, traditional customs, andrelated myths, presenting to you a rich and colorful cultural experience.

Welcome to Episode 13 of "Fly with Me," where we thank you for joining us as we explore together the world of traditional Chinese culture and ancient fairy tales!In the previous episode, the mortal cowherd and the celestial weaver fairy got married and raised a son and a daughter. However, they were discovered by the Queen Mother of the West, who ordered the capture of the fairy.

Hello, everyone! In the previous episode, I shared theorigin and traditional customs of the Chinese Valentine's Day - the QixiFestival. Today, on the seventh day of the lunar seventh month, known as"Qixi," we enter the realm of a timeless tale. Legend has it that onthis day, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet in the celestial skies.Children, have you ever looked up at the twinkling stars in the sky? Do youknow which ones are the Cowherd Star and the Weaver Girl Star? Let's count thestars together while listening to the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl!

Welcome to Episode 11 of "Fly with Me"! Today, we will explore one of the most romantic moments in traditional Chinese culture—Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day. Originating from ancient star worship, Qixi Festival is deeply rooted in folklore, transporting us to a mysterious and romantic realm.

Hello, everyone. I'm Arthur. After listening to the first part of "The Poet by the Banks of Miluo River," you must be concerned about Qu Yuan's fate. Expelled from his country twice due to malicious rumors and distrust from the ruler, can Qu Yuan return to the State of Chu? Will his fervent patriotism find its place?

Hello, everyone. In the previous episode, I introduced the history, cultural significance, and traditional customs of the traditional Chinese festival - Dragon Boat Festival. Today is Dragon Boat Festival. Have you enjoyed the delicious zongzi and watched the lively dragon boat races? The origins of making zongzi and participating in dragon boat races are both associated with the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.

Welcome to Episode 8 of "Fly with Me." In this episode, we will delve into the magical world of the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival with rich historical and cultural significance. In previous episodes, we explored the Spring Festival and Qingming Festival, and today, I will take you into the enchanting realm of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Hello, everyone. In the previous episode, I introduced the history, cultural significance, and traditional customs of the traditional Chinese festival - Dragon Boat Festival. Today is Dragon Boat Festival. Have you enjoyed the delicious zongzi and watched the lively dragon boat races? The origins of making zongzi and participating in dragon boat races are both associated with the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.

Hello everyone, I'm Arthur. After listening to Part 1 of "The Great Battle of the Yellow Emperor Against Chiyou," you must be curious about whether the Yellow Emperor can defeat Chiyou and bring peace to the people. Keep listening, and you'll find out.

Welcome to Episode Six of "Fly with Me"! Yellow Emperor is considered one of the earliest ancestors of the Chinese people. In this episode, I will present to you an ancient and legendary story about Yellow Emperor.

Welcome to the fifth episode of "Fly With Me." I will take you on a journey to explore an important traditional Chinese festival - Qingming Festival. In this episode, I will delve into the origins, traditional customs, and cultural significance of Qingming Festival.

Following the captivating story of "The Nian Beast is Coming" in the previous episode of "FLY WITH ME," I am excited to present the next installment of this fascinating tale.Can the beggar really subdue the Nian Beast? Were he and Granny Ding devoured by the Nian Beast? Stay tuned to "FLY WITH ME" to find out. 

Welcome to the third episode of "FLY WITH ME" . In the previous episode, I provided a detailed introduction to one of China's most important festivals: the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. Have you ever wondered why, during the New Year, everyone eats dumplings, sets off firecrackers, wears red clothes, and puts up spring couplets? Here, I'll share with you an interesting story about the "Nian Beast."

In the second episode of "Fly with Me", we will delve into the rich and vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year. From traditional customs to delectable New Year delicacies, we will take you on a journey through the cultural gateway, allowing you to experiencethe unique atmosphere of China during this special time. Join us as we encounter Chinese traditions, savor the cross-cultural beauty, and immerse ourselves in the festivities. Come along and feel the beauty of culturaldiversity!

Episode 1: A Journey Across Cultures, recounting my experiences of growth, and sharing the thoughts and original intentions behind starting the podcast.