A Sip of Culture: Recent Episodes

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How do we gradually begin to cope with the loss of generation-old traditions? How do we fulfill our responsibility of hearing and telling each other’s stories? A Sip of Culture, hosted by Hannah Deng and Joshua Guo, discusses these questions through exploring the Bulang culture. The Bulang are located in Yunnan, China and are known for their exquisite Pu’er Tea. However, as their tea business continues to skyrocket, they face a severe loss of traditional culture. Listen to learn more about how the Bulang are navigating the realities of the modern world!

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In this final episode of A Sip Of Culture, we’ll be talking about the amazing people we have had the fortune of meeting during our three years in Mangjing. It’s truly been a pleasure sharing our story with you!

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In this episode, we will be talking about traditional Bulang music and the role it plays in carrying culture from generations to generations.

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In this episode, we will be talking about Bulang rituals, specifically focusing on love, building new houses, and death.

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In today’s episode, we will be talking about Bulang spirituality, specifically highlighting one of the most important festivals the Bulang celebrate.

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In this episode, we will be talking about the Bulang’s most prized possession: their delicious Pu’er Tea. Listen to learn more about how the Bulang produce their tea and why tea is essential to the Bulang identity.

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In this episode, we will be introducing ourselves as well as the Bulang minority. We are so excited to share our journey of meeting and loving the Bulang culture with you all!