Chinese New Year

Stories included in this episode: Heather Forest Story 1: The Magic Brocade Teller: Heather Forest Site: www.heatherforest.com Notes: A Chinese fairy tale about weaving and wisdom. Alton Chung Story 2: The Luminous Pearl Teller: Alton Chung Site: www.altonchung.com Notes: Twin brothers set out on a quest to win the hand of the daughter of the Dragon King. Motoko Story 3: Kang Ding Love Story Teller: Motoko Site: motoko.folktales.net Notes: A story based on a popular traditional Chinese love song from the Kangding, Sichuan Province. Jill Lamede Story 4: The Empty Pot Teller: Jill Lamede Site: www.lamede.com Notes: The Emperor of China is looking for an heir, and wants put his potential successors to the test. Judy Lubin Story 5: Lu Helps a Dragon Teller: Judy Lubin Site: www.storytellermagic.com Notes: Lu loses his family’s fortune, and but earns other riches on his long journey home.