Ever wondered what it would be like to be a student in Filipino-Chinese schools? In this final episode of the Silk Road Podcast’s 2nd Season, get the inside scoop about our experiences in various Filipino-Chinese schools before transferring to the ASHS! Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we share some juicy stories and reminisce on our pasts.   

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Written by: Amber Lim, Jac Sundiang  

Edited by: Owen Chua, Jared Ong  

Cover Art by: Chammy Cu, Nikki Mendoza

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Are you still hungry? We hope you aren't because while our topic might still be cuisine, our hosts will be talking about the exotic stuff! Most importantly, our hosts will be answering one of the questions that have plagued Chinese Filipinos everywhere: Do we really eat dogs? So sit back, relax, and keep your minds open as we debate over cultural and social aspects of this.

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Research by Eirah Ang, Ben Barredo, Erin Hui, Amber Lim, Jac Sundiang  

Edited by Princess Chan  

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SOURCES: 

https://www.hsi.org/news-media/chinas-yulin-dog-meat-festival/ 

https://nodogsleftbehind.com/stop-yulin/ https://chinadialogue.net/en/food/7175-the-myth-of-dog-eating-in-china/ 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-meat-festival-china-underway-in-yulin-but-activists-hope-it-will-be-the-last-amid-coronavirus/ 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-17/chinese-dog-meat-eating-linked-to-history-of-famine/9454394Item146.html  

https://www.dw.com/en/an-appetite-for-dried-seahorse-in-china-could-spell-the-marine-animals-demise/a-49251657

Gutom na ba kayo? 😋  Because we sure are!! So while you're getting your plates filled with scrumptious food, listen to this (spicy?) episode of the SILK ROAD Podcast as we tackle all things related to Chinese Cuisine!! In this episode, learn about different superstitions and myths related to your favorite Chinese foods.

Oh, and did you know about the history and founding myths behind the common eating utensils used by the Chinese? Well if not, this is your sign to listen to this well seasoned episode made just for your taste!!!

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Research by Eirah Ang, Ben Barredo, Erin Hui, Amber Lim, Jac Sundiang

Edited by Anya Basa

Cover Art by Chammy Cu, Nikki Mendoza

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Alright, It's that time of the month again! A new chinese year, a new silk road podcast episode coming right at you! In this episode of the Silk Road Podcast, listen as we talk about the ins and outs of the lunar calendar! From the origins of the lunar calendar, to personal experiences of our guests, the stars have aligned to make sure that this episode is a good time! So come on, and listen to this episode, we're calendaring you!

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Research by Eirah Ang, Ben Barredo, Erin Hui, Amber Lim, Jac Sundiang

Edited by Princess Chan

Cover Art by Sofia Lui

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It's a sign! A zodiac sign! In this episode of the Silk Road Podcast, listen as we explore the Chinese zodiacs, debate between the superiority of the monkey and the rooster, and talk about the ancient Chinese folklore on how the zodiacs came to be! So join us as we delve into some of our personal anecdotes, opinions, and musings on zodiacs! Alright, best listen up Selkies/Baby Monkeys, we'll be oxpecting you!

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Research by Rachel Castro, Sofia Ngo

Edited by Anya Basa

Cover Art by Chloe Yap, Sofia Ngo

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Myth? Myth! In this Mythical episode of the Silk Road Podcast, listen as we unravel the different traditional Chinese stories, we've got a mythtifying lineup here today from the Legend of the White Snake to the Legend of Sun Wu Kong, so join us as we delve into some of our personal anecdotes, opinions, and musings on the topic! Alright, best listen up Selkies so that you don't myth a thing!

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Research by Eirah Ang, Ben Barredo, Erin Hui, Amber Lim, Jac Sundiang

Edited by Owen Chua, Jared Ong

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In this finale episode, we're tackling the Great Wall of China. Yes, all 21,196 km of it! We, the writing team, will latch onto our host to suck out the history, development, and significance of both the physical and the cultural Great Wall present in fil-chi communities. So, join us as we delve into some of our personal anecdotes, opinions, and musings on the topic.

In this episode, we’re tackling some famous Chinese superstitions! They will be explained by the hosts as they discuss the basis for each of them with some examples of how they can be seen in current lifestyle. Then, we'll also dip our toes into the world of religion as they intertwine with some superstitions and customs.

In this special episode, we're tackling all things Chinese New Year! Our hosts will share their experience with China's most important holiday as they discuss the event's traditions, myths, and other beliefs.

Sources: (Contains Spoilers!)

[2] https://www.cnn.com/2014/01/17/world/asia/chinese-mother-newspaper-ad/

[3] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/chinese-new-year-bbc-blunder-welcome-year-whores-9102117.html

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKdyEhMTu70&feature=emb_logo

[5] https://listverse.com/2014/01/31/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-chinese-new-year/

[6] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chinese-new-year-travel-chaos-ensues/

[7] https://www.factretriever.com/chinese-new-year-facts

In this episode, we're tackling the Fil-Chi identity! Our hosts, being Chinese Filipinos themselves, delve into their own personal experiences and insights as they answer prompts and questions from the listeners.

The paper mentioned can be viewed here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027153092030104X?via%3Dihub