Tricolor Chinese Culture Podcast

In this episode we get to hear Kevin Hu and Lucy Liu, two local friends, give explanation of and insight into some of the traditions of CNY as well as share some of their favorite memories. I learned a lot from this conversation and am excited to share it with you.Also we get a chance to learn about 红包/hóngbāo/red packets from XIS senior, Asher Wendler.We would love your feedback on this season of episodes about traditional Chinese holidays. Thanks! https://form.jotform.com/stephaniewen...

Chinese New Year (CNY) is so big that it needs at least 2 episodes. In this episode (Part 1) we get the "outsider's" perspective with Paul and Analisa. They share what it's like celebrating this important holiday with local friends and what they have learned about the holiday and Chinese culture through their experiences. We also get to hear April Carrillo share her favorite CNY memory and XIS senior, Hanna Jung, share a CNY origin story. Next week we'll get to hear about CNY from two local f...

What do dragon boat races, a patriot-poet named Qu Yuan, zongzi (glutinous rice- with filling- steamed in bamboo leaves) and fragrant pouches have in common? They are all connected with a holiday that falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar.In this episode we will talk with Louisa Xia and Athena Hao about their understanding of and experiences with Dragon Boat Festival.We also get to hear Xi'an International School 2023 alumna, Paulina Yao tell the well known story of Qu Y...

Tomb sweeping festival (清明节qīngmíngjié) may be observed in the early spring (April 4 or 5) but learning about the meaning and traditions associated with it can give us insight into Chinese culture that is helpful no matter what season we're in. This episode features a conversation with He Laoshi (Teacher He) as well as a conversation with DeAnn, an American that has taught English in China for many years. Both of them share their experiences with Tomb sweeping festival and what stands o...

,With Mid-Autumn Festival right around the corner, it's a great time to get a taste for the season through stories. In this episode, Melinda Tan and Deborah Liu share their hometown and away from home memories and experiences with Mid-Autumn Festival .At the end of the episode we also get to hear Kyle Ju tell the famous Mid-Autumn Festival legend of Houyi and Chang'e.

This episode features a conversation with my good friends, Steve and Linda. They share about their experiences when they first arrived in China back in the late 80's/early 90s, what they've loved about their lives in China over the almost 3 decades they've spent here, and the deep friendships they've made along the way.At the end of the episode, XIS senior, Joseph Kim, teaches some life wisdom through the Chinese idiom, "盲人摸象/mángrénmōxiàng/3 blind men touching an elephant".Since this is the ...

This episode features XLIS Deputy Head of School, Brian Lalor. Brian shares with us what he's learned about culture and life as he's lived and been a leader in Xi'an as well as in other cross-cultural contexts in Asia.At the end of the episode, XIS senior, Abraham Kim, teaches us some Chinese history and a life lesson through the idiom, "纸上谈兵/zhǐshàngtánbīng/To discuss battle tactics on paper (armchair strategist)"We'd love your feedback! https://form.jotform.com/stephaniewendler/tricolor-pod...

In this episode, Blake and Rachel, long-time local staff here at Xi'an International School, share the major cultural differences that they've observed over the years, where cultural misunderstandings are more likely to happen between Chinese and foreign staff, and how to build bridges between the cultures.At the end of the episode, XIS senior, Kevin Kang, teaches us the Chinese idiom, "画蛇添足/huàshétiānzú/Drawing legs on a snake".Thanks for your feedback! https://form.jotform.com/stephaniewend...

In this episode, one of our newer Chinese staff members at Xi'an International School shares about her cross-cultural experiences and what has surprised her about working with people from different cultures. She also shares about her family dynamics growing up and what's important to her with her own family now.At the end of the episode, XIS grade 11 student, Hanna Jung, teaches us the Chinese idiom, "一箭双雕"/"Hit two hawks with one arrow".Would you like a bonus story? Check out the title of th...

In this episode I get to have a conversation with my friend and neighbor, Xiao Xiao. She shares what she's learned to appreciate about China through her own cross-cultural experiences as well as her thoughts on education and what is valuable to her.At the end of the episode, XIS junior, Abby Carrillo, teaches us the Chinese idiom, "埋头苦干"/to bury your head in hard work.We'd love your feedback! https://form.jotform.com/stephaniewendler/tricolor-podcast-feedback