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(Mandarin Audio with English and Chinese Subtitles)

AT S$64.50 ONLY!

This popular, highly-rated TV series is now available in a 5-disc DVD set.  This fun and informative series features a mix of animation and “live-action” sequences that introduces kids of all ages to various aspects of Chinese tradition and culture.  A great introduction to all things Chinese, from culture, calligraphy to Chinese chess, viewers will not only get to enjoy Taoshu’s humor and antics, but will actually get to see ‘real’ kids engaging in these practices today.  Already a valuable tool in many preschool classrooms, it is just as great for homes as it engages the kids and works great as a gentle starting point for further activities and lessons.

Get the complete set for a comprehensive introduction to Chinese Culture and traditions!

Here’s an excerpt.

Complete set includes:

Taoshu and Friends Vol. 1: Traditional Festival 传统节日(新春快乐, 欢庆中秋节,欢庆端午节)

Learn all about the most important traditional festivals celebrated by the Chinese.  Join Taoshu and Lingling as they feast on traditional goodies and explore meaningful New Year customs  such as paper-cutting and eating reunion dinner. Find out why we eat mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival and  dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival!

Taoshu and Friends Vol. 2: Traditional Arts and Performances 传统艺术篇 (百家姓／文学的乐趣／龙风书法,文房四宝／书法／唐诗华乐／华族舞蹈／中国水墨画)

Taoshu and Lingling learn all about traditional Chinese music and instruments!  Join them on this dramatic journey as they explore the exciting world of Chinese performing arts. Taoshu also learns the importance of knowing the meaning of his name and finds out about the origins of the Chinese script and calligraphy.

Taoshu and Friends Vol. 3: Traditional Customs and Practices 传统民俗篇 (十二生肖／昆虫世界／中国结米和面食／捏面人／株算送礼习俗／传统礼品／华人做寿)

Find out the significance of the 12 Zodiac animals in Chinese culture and how the ancient way of counting using the abacus is still an efficient and wonderful way of making calculations.  Taoshu also learns certain gift-giving customs and what gifts are considered auspicious or unlucky.

Taoshu and Friends Vol. 4: Chinese Cultural Gems 中华国粹篇 (京剧／画面谱／清明节/武术精神／中药和中医/武术精神／中药和中医)

Find out all about these uniquely Chinese cultural gems such as martial arts, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Chess and even the invention of TOFU!  Taoshu also learns about the Chinese “All Souls Day” or Qing Ming Festival, and why it’s important for the Chinese people to visit their ancestors during this time.

Taoshu and Friends Vol. 5: Chinese Food and Culture 传统饮食篇 (筷子／中华煮食法／米食)

Come delve into a mouth-watering episode filled with Chinese cuisine and delicious food!  Lingling also learns the proper way to hold the chopsticks and learns why it’s an essential tool in every Chinese household.

Note for overseas customers:  These DVDs are in PAL.  Please make sure your player is multi-regional before you buy.

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