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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EP 01: Why Dunhuang matters?
Why We Love Dunhuang
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?
EP 17: Living in Dunhuang
Why We Love Dunhuang
10/13/22 • 10 min
How did the Dunhuang people live more than a thousand years ago? What was their attitude towards life and death? Their happiness and struggles have all been recorded inside the Caves.
EP 25: Fantastic beasts and Queen Mother of the West
Why We Love Dunhuang
12/08/22 • 12 min
Dunhuang Mogao Cave 249 is a grand gathering of magical animals and deities from Chinese mythology, as well as some from other cultures. Who are they and why are they there?
The luminous Dunhuang night market
Why We Love Dunhuang
09/28/23 • 8 min
The Dunhuang Night Market shines like a hidden gem amidst the dazzling culture and historical heritage of Dunhuang. What do locals in Dunhuang love to eat? Where can we find these special delicacies? What other interesting and enjoyable things are there to do and see?
EP 50: Lawsuit of widow A’long
Why We Love Dunhuang
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.
EP 14: Murals of Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Why We Love Dunhuang
09/22/22 • 15 min
The murals of Dunhuang are of unique research and artistic value. They are seen as the ‘gene bank’ of Chinese paintings and have served as sources of inspiration for many modern designers as well. Let’s take a look at this splendid art form in Dunhuang.
Mid-Autumn Festival special: over the moon in Dunhuang
Why We Love Dunhuang
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.
EP 09: The guardians of Dunhuang
Why We Love Dunhuang
08/11/22 • 15 min
Dunhuang has experienced many ups and downs through its long history, but the value of Dunhuang remained because it has always had its own guardians.
Chinese Valentine’s Day Special: Can you feel love in Dunhuang?
Why We Love Dunhuang
07/29/22 • 8 min
Love is essential and universal. But did the ancients also feel the same way? What was their perception of ideal love? Let’s find the answer from the Dunhuang Mogao Caves.
EP 49: The Sogdian letters
Why We Love Dunhuang
07/07/23 • 11 min
Britain has the world largest collection of Dunhuang Manuscripts and other relics. What are some of the most amazing ones and what are the stories behind them? Who was the Sogdian woman who amazed world researchers more than 1,000 years later?
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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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