Tricolor Chinese Culture Podcast
Features conversations about what makes Chinese culture unique and how that might impact building deep and meaningful relationships in a Chinese context. It is our hope that this podcast will promote a more nuanced understanding and appreciation for Chinese culture.
Episodes
29 episodes
S3 E5恭喜发财May you have a prosperous new year! (CNY Part 2)
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 ...
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S3 E4 新年快乐Happy New Year (CNY Part 1)
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 the...
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32:47
S3 E3 端午安康Dragon Boat Festival
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 th...
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S3 E2清明节安康Tomb Sweeping Festival
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'...
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S3 E1中秋节快乐Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
,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 Fe...
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S210 第二故乡Second Home
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 dec...
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47:55
S2E9 做积极的倾听者Leading and Listening
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 ...
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S2E8 跨文化桥Building Bridges
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 a...
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S2E7 孟母三迁The Greatness of a Mother's Love
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 dyn...
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49:42
S2E6 左邻右舍融洽Harmonious Neighbors
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...
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37:41
S2E5 三人行必有我师The Posture of a Learner
In this episode we get to hear Mike and Karla share about what they love about living in China and what they learned about themselves and Chinese culture during their transition to life in China.At the end of the episode, XIS Grade 11 s...
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S2E4内外有别Insiders and Outsiders Are Different
In this episode I am joined by Stephan and Robin. They share their experiences of adjusting to life in China as a family and what they learned about themselves and the culture during and post language school.At the end of the episode, X...
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S2E3 一步一个脚印Every step leaves its print
In this episode we get to hear about Chinese language learning from the Chinese teacher's perspective. Xia laoshi and Li laoshi share what they've learned about the language learning process from their experiences both as teachers and students....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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S2E2 千里之行始于足下 A thousand mile journey begins with the first step
In this episode I'm joined by Audra and Ben, two more recent additions to the Xi'an International School teaching staff. They share about their Chinese language learning journey: What they thought it would be like, what it's actually like and w...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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S2E1 活到老学到老As long as you're alive- Keep Learning!
It's a brand new season of TriColor and our first few conversations of the new season will be focused on Chinese language learning. This episode features Paul Wendler and Daniel Hovey discussing their language learning journey, when first start...
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归属感Sense of Belonging
This episode features a conversation with Saloam. Saloam has lived and worked in China for more that 10 years and shares some of her cultural adaptation journey and what she's learned about herself and China as she's moved back and forth betwee...
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33:58
茶道The Way of Tea
To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Some people will tell you there is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea." I would also say there is a great deal of culture in a cup of tea. In this conversation, my friend Tracy and I explo...
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30:48
相辅相成Mutual Understanding & Respect for a Successful Journey
In this episode, Fausto, He Laoshi, shares his thoughts on crossing cultural borders and what he thinks it takes to have healthy relationships and collaborate with those from other cultures.
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35:58
万事起头难The Challenge of New Beginnings
In this episode I talk with Jessica, a newer arrival to China. Jessica shares her reflections on the quote, "When we cross cultural borders, the burden of change is on us" as well as what she has learned through this big transition.
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29:22
落叶归根Leaves Return to Roots
In this episode I talk with two Xi'an International School graduates about their lives growing up in China. We discuss what's been challenging for them, what they've enjoyed, what they've learned and what they hope to take with them as they ret...
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23:33
入乡随俗 Do As the Locals
In this episode I will be talking with Stephanie and Lucy about being a good guest as we travel and enjoy all that China has to offer. Both of them have worked in the travel industry for many years and have a lot of experience interacting and w...
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43:01
枪打出头鸟The Bird that Stands Out
In this episode I talk with Joy Zhu about some of the cultural differences between a Chinese school setting versus an international school setting and how that influences communication and how we get things done.
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33:19
Episode 07 Building Relationships with Jeff and Carol
This episode's guests, Jeff and Carol, have lived in China for close to 40 years and have had a lot of experience building relationships, learning what promotes deep relationships and what might get in the way.
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