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China: Through My Eyes
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China: Through My Eyes
In the twelfth and final episode in China, Ava and Sofie spend Easter Sunday at the Macau Tower, the 1,109-foot tall place to be for panoramic views of Macau and the surrounding waters. But first, they begin decorating plastic Easter eggs at a table provided for visiting children by the Macau Tower Entertainment Centre.
Sea Goddess
Sea Goddess
China: Through My Eyes
In episode eleven, Sofie and Ava seek out the goddess A-Ma, or Mazu, believed to be the namesake of Macau. The girls visit the A-Ma Temple, one of the oldest and most famous Taoist temples in existence, built in 1488 to honor this important goddess of fishermen and seafarers. Ava compares her experiences in theater classes back home as the girls take in a bit of traditional Chinese opera in an outdoor theater.
Macau WOW
Macau WOW
China: Through My Eyes
In episode 10, Sofie and Ava investigate Macau, a former Portuguese colony with a fascinating mix of cultures. How does this place look, sound, smell and taste different from Hong Kong? From Guangzhou? From home?
Guangzhou: Crypt Keepers
Guangzhou: Crypt Keepers
China: Through My Eyes
Episode nine: The girls journey to a historic cemetery where Western travelers of long ago are buried.
Guangzhou: Visiting A Chinese Zoo
Guangzhou: Visiting A Chinese Zoo
China: Through My Eyes
Episode eight: The girls climb into another Chinese taxi and travel with a guide to the Chime Long Xiangjiang Safari Park, the largest animal park in Asia and home to over 20,000 animals, including giant pandas and over half the world’s population of white tigers. A visit to the tiger cub nursery with litters of gamboling striped babies is an experience that will never be forgotten. Sofie and Ava view creatures from around the world from the Safari Train, winding ever-closer to the piece de resistance, the bamboo-munching giant panda, animal ambassador from China to the United States since pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing were given to the U.S. by the Chinese government in 1972 following President Nixon’s historic visit to China, a bit of history as ancient to the girls as China’s gift of pandas to Japan in the Tang Dynasty.
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Kristen commented on on 09.27.11
What a wonderful view of traveling from a childs eye. I thought it was a great way to introduce to children what happens when traveling to a foreign country. The dim sum looked so good and the markets fascinating. It peaked my curiosity of China and I cant wait for the next episode.
Daniel commented on on 09.27.11
I loved this first episode, and I cant wait to watch them all! I work as a counselor and as an adjunct professor and very much appreciate the honest, unforced reactions of these terrific girls to their adventure or to the moving walkway in the airport, which might very well be one of the highlights of the trip. That the story is told through the girls voices adds to the genuine quality of the production, which in many ways reminds me of little stories that I watched on PBS as a kid growing up the 70s. Great!
Toni commented on on 09.23.11
China Through My Eyes is a very interesting web video easily accessible to children The content, pace, and visual focus convey good information to children helping connect them with a wide and varied world with the advantage of commentary from kids like themselves It would be great to have info presented in this way for a variety of important locations on the planet poor India, Palestine, Somalia, Qatar congratulations to WGBH and the filmmakers.
Jonathan commented on on 09.21.11
I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of Through My Eyes. My eight year old son and I watched the video this past weekend and quickly got pulled in to the excitement of the journey. As a family, we consider traveling to be one of the greatest ways to learn about yourself and the world around us. We have been fortunate to have traveled quite a bit around the US and abroad and I cannot begin to detail the positive impact it has had on my son his imagination, empathy, knowledge about and appreciate of others has increased tenfold.
To that end, the value of a program like Through My Eyes is enormous. Watching Ava and Sophies wideeyed enthusiasm their first day in China really captured my sons attention and connected him to the same feelings he has felt while traveling. I have no doubt the show inspired similar feelings elsewhere.
Unlike other childrens travelogs, Through My Eyes had an intimacy, immediacy and handson feel that made it easy for a kids to connect to and enjoy.
Kudos to the producers of the program. We are looking forward to the next episode and hope to see more outstanding programming like this on WGBH!
susan commented on on 09.20.11
The future of our youngest is a global one. What a great way to develop a foundation for their future by following a couple little girls half way around the world and seeing China through their eyes! I look forward to enjoying the series of these episodes with my students.
giles commented on on 09.20.11
I really enjoyed the episodes, I havent travelled very much myself, and this really opened my eyes, I loved that it was the childrens point of view, as a childrens author, this device really appealed to me.I think this series will be a great tool for children to learn and appreciate the world and travel. I highly recommend this and look forward to seeing further episodes.
Jeff commented on on 09.20.11
My son and I just watched the first episode and really enjoyed it. I have travelled all over the world and have spent a great deal of time in Hong Kong and mainland China. I have even eaten at the Star Seafood restaurant. My son really enjoyed learning about the beginning of this trip and Dim Sum from Sofie and Ava. He says he want to go to China even more now than before. This video does a wonderful job of capturing the childs perspective not just visually but also verbally as well. I am really looking forward to the next episodes.
This is a wonderful project.
patricia commented on on 09.20.11
Dim Sum for breakfast delightful, entertaining and amusing. A wonderful opportunity for children to learn about the world. Look forward to future episodes. Thank you. Pat
Mary commented on on 09.20.11
This brief and delightful video really captures the wonder of travel, of opening ourselves up to new people, places, and experiences. The comments by the girls had me smiling from ear to ear. I think this is a perfect vehicle for discussion in an elementary classroom about culture, differences, travel, geography and more. Thank you!
Patricia commented on on 09.19.11
Loved the first episode and cant wait to see the rest! As a career teacher of elementary age children, I am so impressed with the deft weaving of narration, video, and the graphic aids plane diagrams and maps. Sophie and Ava hit all the points that would really interest kids in world wide travel like the passport stamp and people mover in Toronto. This truly was experienced through a childs eyes!
Larry commented on on 09.19.11
What a fun and educational show! And such an original idea to see the cultural differences from the point of view of Ava Sofie. I cant wait to see whats next Girl Power? Do they attend a Kung Fu academy? Go all Shaolin? Perhaps next they could follow Twains Innocents Abroad itinerary and see Europe....
Lorri commented on on 09.19.11
"Through My Eyes" is an engaging learning tool. Children instantly relate to Ava and Sofie, who make learning feel like fun. "Through My Eyes" reminds grownups that life is best experienced with a sense of wonder.
As a parent and an educator, I am delighted with this new series!
Lucy commented on on 09.19.11
"Through My Eyes" is just right for elementary classes short enough and long enough. New experiences and time for children to digest them. The girls struggling with chopsticks is fun. A nice concept to have two regular kids on such an adventure. A great idea in kids programming!
Tim commented on on 09.19.11
My son watched this in his classroom and loved it! What a great way to introduce kids to another culture via other kids! A must for elementary schoolers of all ages. Great job.
Alan commented on on 09.19.11
This is a fun, engaging video that helps prepare youngsters for the adventure of international travel. As a parent, I cant wait to share this piece with my daughters. As a journalist, Im eager to see how the series treats many of the cultural and political facets of Chinas story. Great job, Ava and Sofie!
In the first episode, fellow travelers Sofie and Ava experience international flights, changing time zones, new languages, and interesting foods when they arrive in Hong Kong, where the weather is quite a bit warmer than home, and the taxi driver sits on the opposite side of the car. Watch as the girls discover that dim sum is delicious and eating with chopsticks takes practice.
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