Tales from Ancient China for Linda Fang's Website

Program Offerings

  • A Journey Back to Ancient China:
    Join Linda Fang as she takes off on a trip back in time. Meet emperors, lords, simple folks, heroes or villains. Treat yourself to humorous, witty, heartwarming stories that come alive in front of you. Step into the ancient world of China and find your own place. Before you know it, you are part of the story!
  • The Ch’i-lin Purse:
    This performance includes a package of gem-like stories adapted from traditional Chinese opera. ("The Ch’i-lin Purse", "The Clever Magistrate", "Two Misses Peony", "The Miracle Doctor")
  • Chinese New Year and Other Festivals
    This show consists of stories about the Chinese New Year, how the major festival in China got started, the traditions observed during the festival, and why the Chinese people celebrate the New Year for fifteen days. Stories about other festivals and traditions are also told.
  • “Draw a Snake and Add Feet”--Stories about Words
    Witty, humorous, and enlightening, this show presents of stories about Chinese expressions and proverbs. You will understand why the Chinese language is a story language and enjoy the pleasure and wisdom the language can convey.
  • Liao Zai: Tales from the “Chat Study”
    Experience some of the finest ghost stories from the classic collection of Liao Zai written by Pu Song Ling. Ghosts, spirits, monsters of the Chinese tradition come to life in this thrilling, suspenseful and thought-provoking show.