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13 Episodes 2006 - 2007
Episode 1
Sun, Nov 5, 2006 27 mins
Part 1 of 2. A look at Confucius.
Episode 2
Sun, Nov 12, 2006 27 mins
Conclusion. A profile of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Included: his legacy.
Episode 3
Sun, Nov 19, 2006 27 mins
The Miao ethnic minority. Included: a version of "speed dating"; hospitality shown to guests.
Episode 4
Sun, Nov 26, 2006 27 mins
China's nomadic Kazakh people, whose culture revolves around the horse.
Episode 5
Sun, Dec 3, 2006 27 mins
A visit to the Qiang people of western Sichuan spotlights their ancient defense system, which includes watchtowers and tunnels.
Episode 6
Sun, Dec 10, 2006 27 mins
The role of the sacred drum in the Dong culture.
Episode 7
Sun, Dec 17, 2006 27 mins
The Nakhi people of Lijiang are profiled. Included: the business prowess of the women; how the men guard the minority group's artistic traditions.
Episode 8
Sun, Dec 24, 2006 27 mins
A profile of Meng Jinfu, the last surviving shaman of the Elunchun people.
Episode 9
Sun, Dec 31, 2006 27 mins
The efforts of a scientist and a Tibetan herdsman to stop a valley's river from receding are examined.
Episode 10
Sun, Jan 7, 2007 30 mins
The impact of Western techniques on traditional Chinese paintings. Included: the battle between contemporary artists and traditionalists.
Episode 11
Sun, Jan 14, 2007 27 mins
China's national obsession with tea is explored. Included: entrepreneurs who profit from it.
Episode 12
Sun, Jan 21, 2007 27 mins
A search for the fabled Shangri-La described by writer James Hilton ("Lost Horizon") leads to a small mountain community in western China.
Episode 13
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 27 mins
The history of China's Great Wall.