Storytelling Trip to China

April 13-25, 2008 Trip to China

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I traveled with nine other storytellers to China to learn about storytelling in China. A special treat for me was that my daughter who is an Accupuncturist and storyteller in her own right came with me.

We visited Beijing, Guizhou Province, and Shanghai. While there we met with folklorists, professors of folklore, a publishing company, and community storytellers, attended a Dixi Opera, The Legend of Kungfu, and The Chinese Acrobatic Show.

Dancing at the Jin Xian Qiao Community, Beijing


With an Elder at the Qingyan Ancient Town, Guizhou Province


Beautiful Yu Yuan Garden, Shanghai

As well we visited three different schools, went on sight seeing tours, and did some shopping.

Telling stories to kindergartners in Beijing.

Eager children at Primary School in Changjiao Village.

Student Guides at Huai Hai Primary School - Shanghai.

The trip was sponsored by

The National Storytelling Network

and People to People Ambassadors.