Tracing Heritage

George Young learns wood carving, makes longevity noodles and tries lion dancing as he explores his heritage and ancient traditions in China.

George Young experiences ancient Chinese culture that has been kept alive, meeting a silk weaver, making tofu and taking on a dangerous stint with molten iron fireworks performers.

Harry Yuan traces his heritage along the Yangtze River, learning how to catch fish traditionally and visiting a town that traded salt throughout China.

Harry Yuan explores the culture and art forms that continue to flourish along the Yangtze, from ancient tea traditions to Chinese inkbrush and the unique Baiye dragon dance.