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January 1, 2002

Season 1

01. Chinese Peking Opera

Peking Opera is full of vigor and vitality. This program takes viewers through many aspects of producing a Peking Opera, including make-up, musical training, movement training, costumes, and set design. The development of this ancient opera is described by many touching stories. The viewers will not only learn the legends and watch the magnificent scenes played-out when Peking Opera was at its height of splendor, but they will also enjoy the classic programs performed by many famous Chinese Peking Opera stars.

30min
January 1, 2002

02. Chinese Martial Arts

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30min
January 8, 2002

03. Chinese Tea

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30min
January 15, 2002

04. Chinese Traditional Painting

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30min
January 22, 2002

05. Chinese Sculpture

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30min
January 29, 2002

06. Chinese Folk Music

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30min
February 5, 2002

07. Chinese Gardens

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30min
February 12, 2002

08. Costumes of Ethnic Minorities in China

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30min
February 19, 2002

09. Traditional Chinese Medicine

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30min
February 26, 2002

10. Chinese Silk

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30min
March 5, 2002

11. Chinese Dance

A wide range of styles characterizes Chinese dances. This program introduces the fundamentals of Chinese dances and the characteristics of classical and folk dance. It also showcases the gorgeous Dunhuang Dance and the Nishangyuyi Dance of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. China's history has been written by its prominent figures, but its cultural history has been recorded in the language of dance.

30min
March 12, 2002

12. Chinese Cuisines

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30min
March 19, 2002

13. Chinese Imperial Costume

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30min
March 26, 2002