Jiajia and Chris talk about the basics of playing mahjong, JiaJia’s family lets Chris win despite her ineptness, Lao Yang is fast becoming a pool shark, and Jiajia and Chris differ in their definitions of appropriate behavior. 

JiaJia’s mom gets lost visiting West Lake, but a friendly Hangzhou policeman helps her reunite with JiaJia’s sister, Jiajia recounts the spectacular fireworks display marking the end of the Dragon Dance for this year, and compliments the CCTV coverage of the Yangjiajia Leaping Horse Lantern Dance.

Chris and Jiajia are wiped out from all the fun and frolic from this year’s Spring Festival! Jiajia managed to survive the final Horse Lantern Dance for this year and Chris gets hongbao just like the kids! 

It’s finally here! The official start of the Yangjia Leaping Horse Lantern Dance and it was sparkling and loud! The crowds were huge and so were the fireworks! 

Jiajia and Chris chase the family Dragon Lantern and Chris gets pelted with falling fireworks debris, JiaJia’s ears are still ringing from the explosions and Chris figures out a little more about how everyone is related. Jiajia gets ready for tonight’s first official performance of the Leaping Horse Dance! 

Jiajia and Chris recap the fireworks extravaganza that was Chinese New Year’s Eve, talk about flying dreams and the eventful return of the lovely Huihui! 

Jiajia and Chris time travel to the future, which is actually the past, to talk about Chinese New Year’s Eve, family reunions, watching the televised Spring Festival Gala and JiaJia’s favorite standup comedian 赵本山. 

Chris is still baffled by when Spring Festival and the Chinese New Year begin, Jiajia is recovering from eating pork baozi for breakfast, and Charlie and Tommy take cover as fireworks rattle the neighbor hood. Lao Yang shows fancy footwork at the Leaping Horse Lantern Dance and dazzles everyone!

Yes. You know Spring Festival is coming from the loud firecrackers that tell you morning is here! Jiajia practices saying “slob” and “burger” and Charlie forces us to start Spring Cleaning early. 

Today’s show focuses on the origins of the Leaping Horse Dance and the story it tells about life and community. Jiajia also updates us on how his arms are feeling.