Culture Kids

• You May Now Enter the Forbidden City!

  All aboard, Culture Kids! In this week’s magical adventure, Mom and Asher hop on the Culture Train and travel to Beijing, China, a city filled with history, color, and stories that stretch back thousands of years. Together with special guest Ms. Dan Song, author of the My City Adventures series, they step through the mighty red gates of the Forbidden City, where emperors once ruled and legends were born. You’ll hear the echoes of ancient footsteps, learn what the color red means in Chinese culture, and even discover why the Forbidden City was once “forbidden.” From dragons and phoenixes to royal bedrooms and bronze cranes, this episode brings China’s past to life in a way kids can see, hear, and imagine. And of course, no Culture Kids adventure would be complete without food! 🍽️ Join us as we try Peking duck, one of Beijing’s most famous dishes, once enjoyed by emperors and still beloved today. Families will also learn simple Mandarin phrases, explore what makes each region of China unique, and celebrate the beauty of cultural diversity across this incredible country. About Our City Adventure Series : The Our City Adventure series is published by Phoenix Tree Publishing, Inc. These books invite readers to travel vicariously through several of China’s exciting cities: Xi’an, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, etc., learning about the local culture, language, foods, and more! Buy Here: https://www.phoenixtree.com/shop Search for "Our City Adventures" and choose a city of your choice- or buy them all! Culture Kids is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by families and volunteers, creating free, world-class cultural education for children everywhere. We rely on your support to keep the Culture Train chugging along. Here’s how you can help: Donate: https://www.culturekidsmedia.com/support/ Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — it really helps new families discover our show. Credits Host and Produced By: Kristen Kim Co-Hosts: Asher & Arden Kim Guest: Dan Song Post Production & Audio Engineer: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Awad Stay connected with us: Instagram: @culturekidsproductions Website: http://culturekidsproductions.com Email / Voicemail: available through our site — we love hearing from you!

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• Cooking by the River: La Bandera Dominicana Adventure!

  Helloo Culture Kids! Grab your imaginary passports and bags because today, Mom (Kristen) and Asher hop on our magical train and travel to the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic. 🇩🇴 We meet our friend Ms. D, a Dominican social-media chef, by a riverside feast to cook the national dish: La Bandera Dominicana (the Dominican flag on a plate!). Together we explore the island’s music, languages, food, community spirit, and why this dish means so much. We hope you’re ready for delicious smells, sizzling pans, river fun, and lots of learning. And don’t forget Asher’s reminder: after all that cooking, we might just dip into the river! In this episode, you’ll learn where the Dominican Republic is and what makes it such a musical, vibrant, and culturally rich country. You’ll discover what La Bandera Dominicana is and how its colors, white rice, red beans, stewed chicken, and a green salad, represent the nation’s flag. You’ll also hear how to cook chicken in a caldero, a traditional Dominican pot used over a fire, using sofrito, Dominican oregano, garlic, and black pepper. Ms. D even shows us the clever trick of adding a little brown sugar to create that deep, golden color on the chicken. Connect & Follow Ms D Instagram: @_cookingwitd — “The Dominican Way, bueno my way!” TikTok: (look for “CookingWitD”) Email/Partnerships: [email protected] 📣 Please join our journey and help spread the word! Visit culturekidsproductions.org and click on SUPPORT, to learn how you can support our mission, subscribe to episode updates, and help us reach more families. Follow us on Instagram @culturekidsproductions and tag us when you ride the “Culture Train” or explore a new tradition. Leave us a 5★ rating on Apple Podcasts ! Your review amplifies our reach so more children feel they belong and discover new cultures with us. Credits Hosts: Kristen & Asher Kim Guest & Co Producer: Ms. Dahianna (CookingwitD) Edited, Written and Produced by: Kristen Kim Music & Sound FX: Envato Elements Audio Engineer & Post: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

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• Magical World of Endless MARIGOLDS!

  Join us on a brand-new Culture Kids adventure as we celebrate Día de Muertos with Mexican American author Mariana Ríos Ramírez, author of Abuelita’s Gift. Together, we journey through an endless field of glowing marigold flowers, learning how families in Mexico honor and remember loved ones with ofrendas, papel picado, and pan de muerto. Through Mariana’s heartfelt stories, kids discover how this beautiful tradition shows that love never disappears; it lives on in our memories, laughter, and shared stories. Learn more about Ms. Mariana http://marianariosramirez.com, where you’ll find free activities and links to her books, Abuelita’s Gift and Santiago’s Dinosaurios, available everywhere books are sold. Instagram: @marianariosr. Follow Mariana: https://linktr.ee/MarianaRiosR 📣 Please join our journey and help spread the word! Visit culturekidsproductions.org and click on SUPPORT, to learn how you can support our mission, subscribe to episode updates, and help us reach more families. Follow us on Instagram @culturekidsproductions and tag us when you ride the “Culture Train” or explore a new tradition. Leave us a 5★ rating on Apple Podcasts ! Your review amplifies our reach so more children feel they belong and discover new cultures with us. Credits Hosts: Kristen & Asher Kim Guest & Co Producer: Mariana Rios Ramirez Edited, Written and Produced by: Kristen Kim Music & Sound FX: Envato Elements Audio Engineer & Post: Robin Lai Academic Consultant: Elisha Li

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• Special Guest Episode: Big Emotions:- Kids Listen Mashup About Feelings

  [Please note: This episode was not produced by the Culture Kids Productions team. However, we’re thrilled to have been invited to collaborate and be featured in this special project created by our friends at Kids Listen. While Culture Kids contributed a short segment, all creative direction and production were led by the Big Emotions team.]. Our weekly release will resume on Thursday at 9pm PT! ---------------------- We’re excited to share a special bonus episode with you, “Big Emotions: Part 2, Independence!” Welcome back to Big Emotions! In Part 1, we explored Belonging, finding friends and places that celebrate you for exactly who you are. In Part 2, we dive deeper into Independence, learning to trust yourself, make your own choices, and follow your unique path. You’ll hear inspiring stories of kids (and a few magical creatures!) who take brave steps, try new things, and discover just how strong they can be. 🎧 Featuring: Dorktales Storytime • Culture Kids • Stoopkid Stories 🎙️ Hosts: Abbe Opher & Kelly MacBride of Koala Kids 📄 Bonus: Download the free SEL Activity Sheet 🎵 Explore: The music featured in each episode About the series: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure created by the Kids Listen members. Each episode pairs two related feelings, helping kids (and grownups!) understand, name, and navigate emotions in all their shapes and sizes. Follow @KidsListen on Instagram and LinkedIn for more updates and inspiration!

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• Giant KITES of Guatemala!

  Join Mom, Asher, and their special guest, Ms. Catherina from Columbus Guatemala Travel, a family-run company that helps families explore Central America through adventure and culture. Together, they visit a vibrant hillside filled with color, music, and love, the home of Guatemala’s breathtaking Giant Kite Festival! 🎏 Each year on November 1st, families across Guatemala gather to remember their loved ones by building enormous, hand-painted kites that soar into the sky, carrying messages of love and remembrance. What might seem like a spooky day in some cultures is, in Guatemala, a joyful celebration of family, ancestors, and community, filled with laughter, bright colors, and connections that span generations. In this episode, you’ll learn how Guatemalan families celebrate the Giant Kite Festival and what the kites represent; why cemeteries in Guatemala are full of color, joy, and community instead of fear or sadness; and how the deep roots of Mayan traditions continue to shape life in Guatemala today. You’ll also discover how different cultures find beautiful, meaningful ways to honor those they love... reminding us that remembrance can be both peaceful and full of life. Explore With Columbus Guatemala Travel! Address: 2da Calle Poniente 2, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Columbus Guatemala Travel Phone (Guatemala): +502 5376 5147 Phone (US number): (650) 241-1444 Email: [email protected] Website: columbusguatemalatravel.com Instagram: @columbus.guatemala.travel PLEASE KEEP OUR CULTURE TRAIN CHUGGING ALONG! Every bit of donation helps us keep our train running (THANK YOU!!) DONATE: https://www.culturekidsmedia.com/support/ Please leave us a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify to spread our mission: Follow: Instagram @culturekidsproductions for fun behind-the-scenes footage!

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