Show Notes
All aboard the Culture Train, Culture Kids!
In this sweet adventure, Kristen, Asher, and their friend Finley travel all the way to Switzerland to explore the world-famous Lindt Home of Chocolate. From the soaring atrium filled with the aroma of cocoa, to the breathtaking chocolate fountain pouring from a giant golden whisk, this journey takes you inside the magic of Swiss chocolate. With the help of Ms. Leona, an apprentice chocolatier, we learn how Rodolphe Lindt’s invention of the conche transformed chocolate into the smooth, creamy treat we know today. Along the way, the kids discover fun facts about Switzerland’s culture, history, and inventions, and of course...taste plenty of Lindor chocolate!
About Culture Kids
Culture Kids Podcast is a nonprofit family show dedicated to fostering a multicultural mindset in the next generation.
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About Lindt & Sprüngli:
Special thanks to our friends at Lindt & Sprüngli, home of Switzerland’s world-renowned Lindt chocolate, for welcoming us into their Home of Chocolate.
To learn more or plan your own visit, check out www.lindt-home-of-chocolate.com.
And a very big thank you to Finley and his whole family for joining us on this adventure—we’re so grateful to share the journey with you.
Credits:
Executive Producer/Host/Writer/Editor: Kristen Kim
Producer & Host: Asher Kim
Host & Producers: Leona Boomsma, Dominik Cadosch, Lydia Toth
Academic Consultant: Elisha Li
Audio Engineer & Post: Robin Lai
Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Awad
Sound Design Elements: Envato
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