FLY WITH ME

Hello, friends! In thelast episode, we heard how the white horse saved the girl’s father, but thegirl didn’t keep her promise to marry it. When the father found out, he becameangry and killed the horse instead. 

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 h...

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 th...

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 h...

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, arou...

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 identi...

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...

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 w...

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, characte...

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 a...

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...

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.