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August
Thu, Aug 2, 2:00 pm · Gangsu Grotto Arts
Discover these well-preserved galleries that are carved out of nature along China's Silk Road. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Aug 9, 2:00 pm · Along The Footprints Of An Artist
Amdo Sangbo innovated Tibetan art by integrating modern realistic techniques and traditional art. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Aug 16, 2:00 pm · Instrumental Music
Discover how musical instruments were produced and evolved over thousands of years in China. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Aug 23, 2:00 pm · Kunqu Opera
Chinese Kunqu Opera combines performance traditions of both northern and southern China. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Aug 30, 2:00 pm · Beijing Opera
Discover the heart and soul of Chinese theater, the Beijing Opera, descendent of the Kunqu Opera. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
September
Thu, Sep 6, 2:00 pm · Martial Arts
Learn how Chinese Martial Arts has been preserved and passed down from generation to generation. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Sep 13, 2:00 pm · Chinese Characters
Discover Chinese character writing, from its Neolithic roots to its present day usage. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Sep 20, 2:00 pm · Porcelain And Pottery
China's life size clay sculpted Terracotta soldiers and pottery from ancient ruins are showcased. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Sep 27, 2:00 pm · Colorful China
Experience spring in the Pearl River Delta, summer in Shanghai and winter in the northeast. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
October
Thu, Oct 4, 2:00 pm · Macau
Visit the unique island of Macau, a former Portuguese colony that was handed back to China in 1999. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Oct 11, 2:00 pm · Traditional Holidays
The Dai people's Water Splashing Festival and the Uyghur people's Muslim Kurban Festival are shown. 28 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm · Chinese New Year
Discover how the Spring Festival that brings in the New Year has evolved over time in China. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm · She Huo Celebration
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
November
Thu, Nov 1, 2:00 pm · Minority Costumes Of China
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 8, 2:00 pm · Yunjin Brocade
Explore the craft and the history of Yunjin Brocade, the so-called "treasure of the Orient." 28 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 15, 2:00 pm · Tea Cultures Of China
From Emperors to medicine, discover how tea has impacted China and the world since 2737 BCE. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 22, 2:00 pm · Chinese Kung Fu
A look at Chinese martial arts, from the Shaolin monastery to Hollywood blockbusters. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Nov 29, 2:00 pm · Chinese Porcelain And Pottery
Learn how the craft of pottery evolved from simple wares to intricate porcelain artworks in China. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
December
Thu, Dec 6, 2:00 pm · Voyages Of The Great Zheng He
This naval explorer led a fleet of thousands to distant lands and encouraged cultural exchange. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Dec 13, 2:00 pm · Traditional Chinese Medicine
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Dec 20, 2:00 pm · Minority Costumes Of China
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Dec 27, 2:00 pm · World Heritage Sites Of China, Part 1
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Thu, Jan 3, 2:00 pm · World Heritage Sites Of China, Part 2
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 10, 2:00 pm · Learning Acrobatics In China
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 17, 2:00 pm · Charms Of The Yunnan
Boasting high peaks and low valleys, Yunnan is home to many plants, animals and ethnic minorities. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 24, 2:00 pm · Restoring Communities
Learn about two little girls who changed two big cities, Beijing and Chengdu, for the better. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jan 31, 2:00 pm · Food Culture
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
February
Thu, Feb 7, 2:00 pm · Gangsu Grotto Arts
Discover these well-preserved galleries that are carved out of nature along China's Silk Road. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Feb 14, 2:00 pm · Along The Footprints Of An Artist
Amdo Sangbo innovated Tibetan art by integrating modern realistic techniques and traditional art. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Feb 21, 2:00 pm · Instrumental Music
Discover how musical instruments were produced and evolved over thousands of years in China. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Feb 28, 2:00 pm · Kunqu Opera
Chinese Kunqu Opera combines performance traditions of both northern and southern China. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
March
Thu, Mar 7, 2:00 pm · Beijing Opera
Discover the heart and soul of Chinese theater, the Beijing Opera, descendent of the Kunqu Opera. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Mar 14, 2:00 pm · Martial Arts
Learn how Chinese Martial Arts has been preserved and passed down from generation to generation. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Mar 21, 2:00 pm · Chinese Characters
Discover Chinese character writing, from its Neolithic roots to its present day usage. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Mar 28, 2:00 pm · Porcelain And Pottery
China's life size clay sculpted Terracotta soldiers and pottery from ancient ruins are showcased. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
April
Thu, Apr 4, 2:00 pm · Colorful China
Experience spring in the Pearl River Delta, summer in Shanghai and winter in the northeast. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Apr 11, 2:00 pm · Macau
Visit the unique island of Macau, a former Portuguese colony that was handed back to China in 1999. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Apr 18, 2:00 pm · Traditional Holidays
The Dai people's Water Splashing Festival and the Uyghur people's Muslim Kurban Festival are shown. 28 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Apr 25, 2:00 pm · Chinese New Year
Discover how the Spring Festival that brings in the New Year has evolved over time in China. 27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
May
Thu, May 2, 2:00 pm · She Huo Celebration
27 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 9, 2:00 pm · Minority Costumes Of China
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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May
Thu, May 16, 2:00 pm · Yunjin Brocade
Explore the craft and the history of Yunjin Brocade, the so-called "treasure of the Orient." 28 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 23, 2:00 pm · Tea Cultures Of China
From Emperors to medicine, discover how tea has impacted China and the world since 2737 BCE. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, May 30, 2:00 pm · Chinese Kung Fu
A look at Chinese martial arts, from the Shaolin monastery to Hollywood blockbusters. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Thu, Jun 6, 2:00 pm · Chinese Porcelain And Pottery
Learn how the craft of pottery evolved from simple wares to intricate porcelain artworks in China. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jun 13, 2:00 pm · Voyages Of The Great Zheng He
This naval explorer led a fleet of thousands to distant lands and encouraged cultural exchange. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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June
Thu, Jun 20, 2:00 pm · Traditional Chinese Medicine
26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Thu, Jun 27, 2:00 pm · A Day At Art School
29 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

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