Cong: The jade vessel which assisted governan...

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

Hey there, kids! Get ready for a super fun adventure to the Moon Festival! In this episode, we'll learn all about this special Chinese holiday. We'll hear stories about a brave archer named Hou Yi shooting down nine suns, a beautiful goddess named Chang Er, and a yummy treat call ...  Show more

Lunar New Year’s around the corner, so today we’re spilling the tea on gift-giving in China—what’s a hit, what’s a miss, and what’s downright taboo!

Membership preview:
On Tuesday 28th January MaoMi Chinese+, we’re diving into a thought-provoking topic: why ...

年夜饭 Nián yèfàn is the large family dinner that kick-starts the festive season. It happens the night before the start of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). In this lesson we learn about some of the foods eaten at this time, some traditions, and also how some people like to ...

Hybrid solar eclipse reaches totality over Australia. Kiwi-born Tim Rattary travelled from his home in Melbourne to witness the celestial phenomena.