Welcome to The Maple Dragon Podcast, your gateway to exploring the vibrant landscapes, colourful culture, and rich traditions of China. Follow Canadian professor Mark Robson as he recounts his extraordinary journey through the hustle and bustle of Nanjing. Each episode reveals a tale of resilience, humanity, profound wisdom, and a dash of humour, transporting you through a wild goose chase in a bustling city, unexpected red carpet moments, a whirlwind contract negotiation, breathtaking views of the Purple Mountains and more. Buckle up for a journey of a lifetime, one episode at a time!
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Welcome to The Maple Dragon Podcast, your gateway to exploring the vibrant landscapes, colourful culture, and rich traditions of China. Follow Canadian professor Mark Robson as he recounts his extraordinary journey through the hustle and bustle of Nanjing. Each episode reveals a tale of resilience, humanity, profound wisdom, and a dash of humour, transporting you through a wild goose chase in a bustling city, unexpected red carpet moments, a whirlwind contract negotiation, breathtaking views of the Purple Mountains and more. Buckle up for a journey of a lifetime, one episode at a time!
My Refusal to Give English Names to Chinese Students
The Maple Dragon Podcast
19 minutes 44 seconds
2 years ago
My Refusal to Give English Names to Chinese Students
In this episode Mark Robson details a heartwarming connection he fostered with a Lisu minority girl. And through her stories he finds an authentic lens into their animist traditions and the influence of Western religions.
The Maple Dragon Podcast
Welcome to The Maple Dragon Podcast, your gateway to exploring the vibrant landscapes, colourful culture, and rich traditions of China. Follow Canadian professor Mark Robson as he recounts his extraordinary journey through the hustle and bustle of Nanjing. Each episode reveals a tale of resilience, humanity, profound wisdom, and a dash of humour, transporting you through a wild goose chase in a bustling city, unexpected red carpet moments, a whirlwind contract negotiation, breathtaking views of the Purple Mountains and more. Buckle up for a journey of a lifetime, one episode at a time!
