Hi Im Alina Wang and welcome to Discovering China

Coming up this week...

The story of Qu Yuan—the father of Chinese poetry;

A traditional Chinese art form on display in Hong Kong;

And why are Mainland Chinese flocking to Taiwan?


The poet Qu Yuan has been labeled the father of Chinese poetry. This historical figure lived over two thousand years ago and now, even has a festival celebrated in his honor. Heres his story.


We now go to Hong Kong to meet a master of a very special kind of Chinese decorative art, Jing Tai Lan.


Taiwan is increasingly relaxing regulations on Mainland Chinese visiting the island. Last year, Mainlanders made a total of over 2 million visits to the island. A survey showed Taiwan as one of the top 10 destinations for Mainland Chinese tourists. Many say its the traditional aspects of their own culture that are preserved in Taiwan that attract them.


Thats all for this week.


We will be back next Friday with a special episode for Chinese Hew Year, introducing some of the traditions and historical roots of this most important Chinese festival.

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