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Episode 270: Celebrating Toisanese Roots, Taiwanese History, & the Art of Chinese Knotting #AANHPI Heritage Month

May 3, 2024

Delving into Toisanese roots, Taiwanese history, & Chinese knot art, the hosts explore immigration motives, family ties, and language bans. They discuss the significance of preserving cultural heritage, Nine Man Volleyball, and the Taiwanese language's history.

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Understanding the history of Taiwanese language bans sheds light on cultural suppression and diversity challenges.

Chinese knotting carries deep cultural symbolism, serving as both art and practical communication tool in ancient China.

Preserving traditional crafts like Chinese knotting helps maintain cultural heritage and connect with ancestral roots.

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Introduction

2min

Exploring Toisanese Heritage and Early Chinese Immigration to the US

5min

Exploring Family Bonds, Self-Care, and Migration History

2min

Exploring Family Ties and Immigration History

2min

Taiwanese American Heritage, 'Warrior' Show, and Toisanese Fun Facts

5min

Exploring the Origins and Community of Nine Man Volleyball and Preserving Cultural Heritage

2min

Exploring Volleyball, Pampers Diaper Sponsor Ad, and Taiwanese Language History

3min

Preserving Taiwanese Language and Cultural Heritage

18min

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month! Every year, we love to highlight our personal stories and connections with our heritage. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into specific topics we’ve always been curious about: Why did most early immigrants from China to the US come from the Toisan region? What’s the history & symbolism behind the familiar Chinese knot artistry often used to decorate homes & clothing? And why was the Taiwanese language banned for some time? By bringing attention to these topics, we hope to preserve memories of these practices and appreciate parts of our heritage that we sometimes take for granted.

What practices & traditions are unique to your heritage? Please share with us in the comments!

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Hosts: Melody Cheng, Janet Wang, Helen Wu

Editor: Michelle Hsieh

Contributing Editor: Haemee Kang

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