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Yum Yum, We Love Dim Sum!

Grandma and the children go to a restaurant to enjoy dim sum. Grandma explains what dim sum is and tells the legend of how it was invented.

Grandma Panda Teaches Us Chinese Writing:

Grandma shows the children how to mix ink and hold their brushes. She shows them characters in both their ancient and present forms and tells them the story of four-eyed Cang Jie.

Dotting the Dragon’s Eyes:

To explain the importance of paying attention to detail, Grandma tells the story of Zhang Sengyao.

The Story of Mulan, the Brave Woman Warrior:

Grandma tells the story of Mulan to teach the virtues of bravery, leadership, patriotism and determination.

The Little Kungfu Warriors:

The story of Mulan excites the little pandas into action, and they and grandma share a few moves.

The Painted Faces of Chinese Opera:

Grandma explains the meaning of painted faces.

Fun with Chinese Kites:

Grandma takes the children kite flying and tells them the story of Luban the kite inventor.

Grandma Panda Sings an Old Farewell Song:

Grandma shows the children the Qin and sings “Three Variations on the Yang Pass”