A Thousand Whys
A podcast by China Plus
200 Episodes
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What happened to the first person who ate a cab?
Published: 10/22/2019 -
Let's have a cup of tea!
Published: 10/14/2019 -
What is the most auspicious day in a year?
Published: 10/11/2019 -
Who invented silk and how?
Published: 10/1/2019 -
Why do some Chinese people tend to have more meat upon the arrival of autumn
Published: 9/22/2019 -
You’ve got a date with the moon
Published: 9/11/2019 -
The charm and magic behind the Chinese calligraphy
Published: 9/2/2019 -
Cicadas - the spiritual insects
Published: 8/25/2019 -
Are all Chinese people kung fu masters?
Published: 8/18/2019 -
Lotus - the favorite summer flower of the Chinese people
Published: 8/11/2019 -
50 shades of qing
Published: 8/4/2019 -
Why wood, not stone?
Published: 7/28/2019 -
Why did Sichuan food stand out among all other cuisines in China?
Published: 7/21/2019 -
Why are there glass animals on the eaves?
Published: 7/14/2019 -
Why Is 8 THE luckiest number?
Published: 7/7/2019 -
Why chopsticks, not fork and knife?
Published: 6/30/2019 -
Why is scented sachet lifesaving in ancient China?
Published: 6/23/2019 -
Why do you see patterns of blue and white on many China wares?
Published: 6/16/2019 -
Why are phoenix eyes noble?
Published: 6/10/2019 -
Why do we love dragons?
Published: 6/4/2019
A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture. This podcast offers fascinating facts about what this ancient civilization has to offer, covering a wide range of topics including history, philosophy, literature and arts, lifestyle, science, and the natural world. Subscribe to learn "what are the Chinese ways and why", for free.