Southland, Meet China: Recent Episodes
Jiong Sun
Join Jiong fortnightly as she discusses the differences and commonalities between China (her homeland) and Southland, NZ! Immersive story telling, great music, and learning Mandarin are just some of the awesome things to look forward to! ON HOLD
In today's Southland, Meet China, Jean talks about 6 common Kiwi foods - and as a Chinese migrant - what she thinks of how they taste! || 本期分享6种新西兰最常见的食物，以及我作为中国人对这些食物的感受。
We all connected to our culture through food patterns. The ingredients, methods of preparation, preservation techniques, cooking, and types of food eaten at different meals vary among cultures. || 食物是文化的一部分，东西方有各自不同的食材、保存方法、烹饪、每餐吃什么。本期继续聊聊中国和新西兰在“吃”上的不同。
Jiong shares her feelings about eating in China and New Zealand. What's included in each meal, how to cook it, what's the favourite flavour for locals? || 生活在中国和新西兰，都有什么食材，调料，每顿饭吃什么，当地喜欢什么口味？
Do you know Lantern Festival is the true Chinese "Valentine's Day? What are traditions and activities during this day? Lantern Festival is also called Shangyuan Festival, you'll listen to a song named Shangyuan. The lyrics is from ancient poem The Lantern Festival Night - to the tune of Green Jade Table. || 今天是元宵节，也是传统的情人节，你知道是为什么吗？本期聊聊元宵节的传统，看花灯、猜灯迷，吃汤圆，看舞狮。今天还将分享一首歌曲《上元》，歌词来自辛弃疾的《玉案·元夕》。
As the most important festival, at the 1st day of Spring Festival, I'd like to say 恭喜发财, 新年快乐 to everybody. In today's episode, I'm talking about traditions of Spring Festival, how we celebrate, what we eat, and more. || 大年初一，拜年啦！今天分享春节的习俗，我们怎么过春节，哪些食物是春节必备，等等。
Chinese Spring festival or Lunar New Year is the most important festival in China. In 2022, it falls on February 1. Today I'm talking about the name and origins of Spring Festival, Chinese zodiac cycle (animal sign), and the most traditional greetings in Chinese. You'll also hear a song, it is played everywhere in the festival. || 作为中国最重要的节日，2022年的春节是2月1日。本期分享春节的名字和由来，中国的生肖是怎么回事，如何用中文表达新年祝福，以及春节期间到处都在播放的一首歌。
Dongzhi, or the Winter Solstice, has the longest night and the shortest day time in the Northern Hemisphere. It's like Matariki winter celebrations in New Zealand. It is a time for families to get together, worship their ancestors, and have a feast of traditional delicacies. Find out more about it with Jiong! || 冬至是白天最短，夜晚最长的一天，是24节气之一，也是中国重要的传统节日。我们在这一天祭祖，数九，吃饺子、汤圆、腊八粥。 Dongzhi, or the Winter Solstice, has the longest night and the shortest day time in the Northern Hemisphere. It's like Matariki winter celebrations in New Zealand. It is a time for families to get together, worship their ancestors, and have a feast of traditional delicacies. Find out more about it with Jiong!
On Southland, Meet China tonight, Jiong talks about 5 differences in shopping habits & behaviours between China and NZ!
Is Tall Poppy Syndrome only a thing in Australia and NZ? Or is it a universal mindset amongst all cultures? Jiong invites people from different countries to talk about their experiences and thoughts! || 抢打出头鸟。木秀于林，风必摧之。类似的说法除了在亚洲，西方也一样存在。本期邀请了几位来自不同文化背景的朋友，聊聊这个现象。
Why did Elon Musk tweet an ancient Chinese poem? Jiong explains the poem and its background. You will also find out how Chinese students learn English, and how big the English language training market is in China. || 世界首富Elon Musk为什么在推特发中文《七步诗》？中国学生是如何学英语的？课外英语培训和成人英语教育在中国是什么样的？
In this episode of Southland, Meet China, you will find out what it's like in China for higher education, tertiary education, and adult education. || 上期介绍了中国的基础教育，本期将分享高等教育和成人教育。包括职业学校、专科、本科、硕士、博士、函授、电视大学、自学考试等。
Chongyang Festival is a day for climbing mountains, eating Chongyang Gao, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and an opportunity to care for and appreciate the elderly. || 重阳节是传统的敬老感恩的日子，登高，吃重阳糕，喝桂花酒都是这个节日的传统。你知道是为什么吗？
I'm talking about basic education in China, primary school, middle school and high school. Everybody is worried about being left behind, it's becoming like a rat race. I'll also explain why gaokao is so important in China. || 本期聊聊中国的小学，初中，高中，兴趣班/课外班的内卷现象。高考在中国有多重要，不是亲身体验，无法想像。
It's New Zealand Chinese Language Week, and Jiong has made a Special Edition Southland, Meet China tonight! It explains some basic words, how the dialect is different in different places around China, some of the differences between English and Chinese grammar – all in a way that is very easy to understand!
Blooming flowers and the full moon are always associated with family unity, health and happiness. Why are those foods picked up for the Mid-autumn Festival? What styles and flavors for mooncakes? I'm also sharing a poem and music related to the moon. || 中秋节为什么要吃鸭子，毛豆，芋艿？广式/苏式，豆沙/五仁/莲蓉/蛋黄/冰激凌/绿茶/巧克力月饼，你中意哪种？周璇的花好月圆最适合这个日子。春江花月夜的诗词和古曲将在最后播放。
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, I'm sharing some legends and stories, poems, and music about the festival || 人有悲欢离合，月有阴晴圆缺，此事古难全。但愿人长久，千里共婵娟。