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Why has the snake, often feared, been revered in Chinese culture and become one of the 12 zodiac animals? How is it portrayed in artifacts, and what does it symbolize in China compared to other cultures? In this episode, we explore the serpent's evolving meanings in Chinese civil ... Show More

Like the finest wines, the best inspiration for poetry is brewed and vivified, if served in the right vessel. In this episode, we present a phoenix-headed tricolor ceramic wine vessel from the Tang Dynasty, some 1200 years ago. In what ways did it influence the development of Chi ... Show More

How did the water dropper help artists enter the right creative mindset for traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting using the color of black only? In this episode, we present the "Yandi" from the Yuan Dynasty about 900 years ago. How did Chinese green ware gain world recogni ... Show More

Dumplings feature prominently in cuisines around the world. Some, like the Ghanaian kenkey, or the Irish dumpling, are balls of dough. But in many countries they’re filled with other ingredients. From the Russian pelmeni, to the Japanese gyoza, for centuries we’ve been putting me ... Show More

<p>From mukbangs to what I eat in a day vlogs, why are we so fascinated with what other people eat? This week, we dive into the origins of mukbang, its transformation when it hit mainstream America, and what the implications are of sensationalizing food and eating online. (Bonus ... Show More

We’re serving up a three-course feast as we delve into the nostalgic pull of the prawn cocktail. Then, we tuck into a steaming bowl of pasta and lay on something sweet from Indonesia to finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Exploring the rich meaning behind what we choose to eat, food ethnographer June Jo Lee unpacks how our "modern hungers" — or our deepest desires and need for connection — inform every bite. She decodes what Gen Z's palate says about the present moment and the shape of the future. ... Show More

With Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day all upon us, Americans are eating and drinking all kinds of special things that relate to their family origins. We'll look at a few of these specialties and where they come from. Bring your appetite! 

<p>Some tasty treats to get into the mood for the festive season</p> 

<p>Ever since Marco Polo brought ravioli to China, the Chinese have loved making dumplings. It&#39;s an essential part of celebrating the New Year. In today&#39;s podcast, learn how to talk in Chinese about wrapping, boiling and eating these magical little pockets of deliciousnes ... Show More

Celebrating a significant life event in China is often done with a feast. ShaoLan and Transition drummer Josh Edbrooke discuss which events merit a feast and how to say it in Mandarin Chinese. 🔥 Download the Chineasy app for free and dive deeper into Chinese culture and language ... Show More