Show Notes
All aboard, Culture Kids!
In this week’s magical adventure, Mom and Asher hop on the Culture Train and travel to Beijing, China, a city filled with history, color, and stories that stretch back thousands of years. Together with special guest Ms. Dan Song, author of the My City Adventures series, they step through the mighty red gates of the Forbidden City, where emperors once ruled and legends were born.
You’ll hear the echoes of ancient footsteps, learn what the color red means in Chinese culture, and even discover why the Forbidden City was once “forbidden.” From dragons and phoenixes to royal bedrooms and bronze cranes, this episode brings China’s past to life in a way kids can see, hear, and imagine. And of course, no Culture Kids adventure would be complete without food! 🍽️
Join us as we try Peking duck, one of Beijing’s most famous dishes, once enjoyed by emperors and still beloved today.
Families will also learn simple Mandarin phrases, explore what makes each region of China unique, and celebrate the beauty of cultural diversity across this incredible country.
About Our City Adventure Series :
The Our City Adventure series is published by Phoenix Tree Publishing, Inc.
These books invite readers to travel vicariously through several of China’s exciting cities: Xi’an, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., learning about the local culture, language, foods, and more!
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Credits
Host and Produced By: Kristen Kim
Co-Hosts: Asher & Arden Kim
Guest: Dan Song
Post Production & Audio Engineer: Robin Lai
Academic Consultant: Elisha Li
Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Awad
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