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Why We Love Dunhuang

Why We Love Dunhuang

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Dunhuang is a place born in legends. Its unique charm has attracted people around the globe to come and worship. In this podcast series, we bring you to Dunhuang, and walk you through the reasons why we love Dunhuang.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Why We Love Dunhuang episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Why We Love Dunhuang for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Why We Love Dunhuang episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 50: Lawsuit of widow A’long
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07/14/23 • 13 min

French Sinologist Paul Pelliot brought lots of precious Dunhuang Manuscripts back to France, among which, was a complicated lawsuit, that happened over 1,000 years ago, and which was recorded in detail.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - Mid-Autumn Festival special: over the moon in Dunhuang
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09/08/22 • 9 min

In Mogao Caves are numerous mural paintings depicting the moon gods or goddesses. Why would there be a jade rabbit and a toad in a painting of the moon? What do these paintings say about ancient people’s admiration for the moon? Let's find out the answer on this Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 20: King Sibi and the dove

EP 20: King Sibi and the dove

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11/03/22 • 9 min

Why would a prince give up the secular world and pursue a religious life? Why would a king offer his flesh to save a dove? The wall paintings of Dunhuang Mogao Cave 275 have some interesting Buddhist stories to tell.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 21: The Nine-Colored Deer

EP 21: The Nine-Colored Deer

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11/10/22 • 12 min

On the mural paintings of Cave 257, you can find one of the most famous mythical creatures in china, the Nine-Colored Deer. What’s the story of this magic deer?

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 30: The giant Buddha and the powerful empress
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01/12/23 • 11 min

Cave 96 is an iconic building in Dunhuang. It not only has the largest statue in Dunhuang, but it is also related to the only female emperor in Chinese history.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 35: Regaining the joy of childhood
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02/17/23 • 7 min

Inside the Buddhist world of Dunhuang, there is also a playground for children. Let’s meet some kids who have special skills in Cave 79.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 02: The legend of Silk Road merchants
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06/17/22 • 9 min

More than 2000 years ago, the people of Eurasia explored and opened up several routes of trade and cultural exchanges, which were called “the Silk Road” by later generations. In this episode, we’ll bring you to the life of the ancient merchants in Dunhuang, a key stop along the Silk Road.

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Why We Love Dunhuang - Share Thoughts, Win a Gift!

Share Thoughts, Win a Gift!

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08/22/23 • 0 min

All "Why We Love Dunhuang" podcast fans! Share your thoughts on "Why We Love Dunhuang" for a chance to win a gift! Deadline: Send your thoughts to [email protected] by September 1st. Let's hear your ideas!
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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 19: The cross-legged Bodhisattva and dog-looking lions
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10/27/22 • 11 min

The earliest caves in Dunhuang were constructed about 1,600 years ago. What do the caves look like? How could ancient Chinese sculptors tackle the problem of depicting lions without ever having seen a real one?

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Why We Love Dunhuang - EP 01: Why Dunhuang matters?

EP 01: Why Dunhuang matters?

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06/10/22 • 10 min

This episode tells you about a brief history of Dunhuang and its magnificent Mogao Grottoes. Who built those caves? Why were they built in the first place?

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FAQ

How many episodes does Why We Love Dunhuang have?

Why We Love Dunhuang currently has 60 episodes available.

What topics does Why We Love Dunhuang cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Why We Love Dunhuang?

The episode title 'EP 16: Dunhuang dance and Tang performing arts' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Why We Love Dunhuang?

The average episode length on Why We Love Dunhuang is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Why We Love Dunhuang released?

Episodes of Why We Love Dunhuang are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Why We Love Dunhuang?

The first episode of Why We Love Dunhuang was released on Jun 9, 2022.

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