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• Kimchi Time Travel! 🥬 A Crunchy Adventure Through Korean History

  💌 We are actively seeking grant opportunities and connections to sustain our show and expand our vision—if you know of any leads or would like to collaborate, please reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected]. 💌 ************************* Annyeonghaseyo, Culture Kids! 🌏✈️ Grab your imaginary chopsticks and hop into the Culture Kids Time Machine—because today, we’re heading to ancient Korea to learn all about the beloved dish: kimchi! 🥬🫙 Join us as we: Discover how kimchi began thousands of years ago in Korea 🇰🇷 Explore what fermentation really means (hint: it's not magic, but it’s close!) Learn about onggi jars 🏺 buried in the ground like flavorful treasure chests Travel through time to find out when kimchi turned red and spicy 🌶️ Try different types of kimchi (and just a little watering down 😅) 🌶️ Plus, we talk about: Why some foods smell “different” How trying new dishes with a growth mindset can open your heart and brain 🍽️💡 What makes food special to each family around the world 🌎💕 🎉 Perfect for ages 4–8 and their grown-ups, this episode is a flavorful journey packed with history, science, family traditions—and, of course, crunchy bites! 📸 Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @culturekidsproductions for behind-the-scenes fun, and leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to be featured on a future episode! 👉 Visit us at: www.culturekidsproductions.org 📧 Email us: [email protected] Education Consultant: Elisha Li Post Production: Robin Lai Produced and Edited By: Kristen Kim Hosts: Kristen and Asher Kim Nonprofit Consultant: Ami Wad Sound FX and Music: Envato Elements & Archive.org

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• Return to Hsi Lai Temple 🛕✨ – Meditation, Monks & Mindfulness!

  💌 We are actively seeking grant opportunities and connections to sustain our show and expand our vision—if you know of any leads or would like to collaborate, please reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected]. 💌 ************* ⚠️ Meditation Safety Note: This episode includes a short guided meditation. Please do not listen to the meditation portion while driving, biking, or operating any kind of vehicle or machinery. It’s best enjoyed when you're seated safely or lying down in a calm, quiet space. 🧘🏽‍♀️🌿 ************* Grab your imaginary passport and hop on the Culture Train 🚂 because we’re heading back to the breathtaking Hsi Lai Temple in California! 🏞️ This episode is all about discovering the peaceful world of Buddhism — where ancient wisdom, colorful flags, and quiet meditation help guide us toward compassion, mindfulness, and inner calm. 🧘🏽‍♀️💛 👩‍👦 Join your hosts Kristen and Asher as they meet the kind and wise Venerable Hui Cheng again for a magical adventure filled with: ✨ Peaceful gardens, golden statues & chanting monks 🙏 Secret greetings like the lotus mudra and "Omituofo" 🎨 Learning about the beautiful meanings behind the Buddhist flag 🧘🏽‍♂️ Trying a real meditation session to calm the “monkey mind” 🥢 Discovering yummy vegetarian food served with love 💡 PLUS! You’ll hear about what makes each color on the Buddhist flag so special—and how even one tiny breath can help us feel more peaceful inside. 🌼 Stay till the end to hear Venerable Hui Cheng’s inspiring message: “Do good deeds, speak good words, and think good thoughts.” ❤️ 💬 Try This at Home! What brings you peace and joy? Draw it, share it, or breathe with it. Maybe it’s a cozy blanket, a pet snuggle, or blowing out birthday candles super slooowly 🎂💨 ⭐️ Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify—it helps our Culture Train reach more families like yours! 🌐 Want to support our journey? Visit www.culturekidsproductions.org to make a donation—big or small, your love helps us grow. 🌱 We are looking *********************************** 🌸 About Hsi Lai Temple 🌸 Hsi Lai Temple (pronounced shee lie) means “Coming West” in Chinese and was built to share the teachings of Humanistic Buddhism. It’s one of the largest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere, nestled in the hills of Hacienda Heights, California. 🇺🇸🧘🏾‍♂️ Built in traditional Chinese architectural style, the temple features majestic red gates, peaceful lotus ponds, serene gardens, and stunning statues of the Buddha. 🪷🛕 It serves as a cultural and spiritual center for the community and offers educational programs, meditation classes, vegetarian meals, and more! Founded by Fo Guang Shan, a global Buddhist organization from Taiwan, Hsi Lai Temple is part of a network of over 300 branch temples around the world. 🌍 Whether you're visiting to explore, learn, or simply enjoy a moment of quiet, the temple welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. ❤️ 🌐 Connect with Hsi Lai Temple Online Explore more about Hsi Lai Temple, their events, and teachings through their official channels: Website: www.hsilai.org Instagram: @hsilaitemple LinkedIn: Hsi Lai Temple Follow them to stay updated on upcoming events, cultural activities, and more! 🎙️ Discover 'Bodhi Light Tales' – A Podcast for Kids! Looking for more Buddhist stories and wisdom tailored for young listeners? Check out Bodhi Light Tales, a charming podcast featuring short stories of Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, narrated by Venerable Miao Guang. Each episode offers engaging tales that impart valuable lessons on mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom—perfect for Culture Kids like you! 🌟 Listen to Bodhi Light Tales on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. 🎧

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• The Story of Passover with Rabbi Selilah [Part 1] 🕊️

  🌍 ✨ Grab your imaginary passports, Culture Kids—because we’re heading to Shalem Preschool to learn about… Passover! ✨🌍 In this heartfelt episode, Asher and Kristen visit Rabbi Selilah at Shalem Preschool to learn about one of the most celebrated Jewish holidays🕊️🍞 👂🏽 Tune in to hear: The incredible story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the parting of the sea 🌊 Why matzah is more than just a cracker 🍪 (hint: it tells a story!) What a seder is and how kids get to play a starring role 🎭 The meaning behind songs, skits, salty water dips—and guacamole?! 🥑🎶 A beautiful reminder that traditions can be both meaningful and fun 💛 🎉 Special shoutouts to Audrey from Queens, NY and Ravid from for inspiring this episode, and to listener LnM135 for the amazing 5-star Apple review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡 This episode is all about: Belonging, bravery and remembering important stories passed down from generation to generation. Whether you celebrate Passover or not, we hope this episode helps you reflect on your family’s stories—and how we can all take care of each other. ❤️ 📣 CALL TO ACTION: Know someone who’d love this episode? Send it their way! 📨 Since we don’t have a marketing budget, your shares and support help Culture Kids grow and reach families around the world. 🌎💫 🌟 Support Culture Kids! We’re a small but mighty nonprofit creating inclusive, joyful, and meaningful audio adventures for kids. Want to support our mission or help fund more episodes like this one? 👉 Visit us at: www.culturekidsproductions.org 📧 Email us: [email protected] 💖 Support our work: Share the show, leave a review, or help us find grant/foundation support!

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• Soufflé Adventures: A Fluffy French Treat!

  🎧 Join Asher and Kristen as they travel through time and taste buds in this sweet and PUFFY pastry adventure! Grab your imaginary passports, pack your taste buds, and hop aboard the Culture Train 🚂 because today… we’re diving fork-first into the fluffy, magical world of soufflés! 🍫🍋🧀 In this episode: ✨ We explore the coastline of South Bay, California to search for the perfect soufflé 📚 Travel back in time to 18th-century France to meet legendary pastry chefs 👨‍🍳👒 🥚 Learn why folding egg whites is a science and an art 🎩 Discover how soufflés rose (literally!) to fame in fancy Parisian cafés 🍽️ Find out how soufflés spread worldwide, from New York to Palestine to Mexico! 🤯 Hear about the biggest soufflé ever made (spoiler: it’s HUGE) 🍫 And taste-test a warm chocolate soufflé fresh out of the oven—yum! 😋 A big shoutout to our Culture Kids listener Anya from NYC for suggesting this episode, and to Lucas for his kind 5-star review and Nicaragua request—we’re on it! 🌍💌 📲 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and reach out to us for birthday shoutouts and episode ideas—we LOVE hearing from you! 💛 Love Culture Kids? 🌟 Please leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and drop a comment on Spotify—we’d LOVE to hear from you and feature your shoutouts on a future episode! 💬💛 Visit our website: www.culturekidsproductions.org Follow us on Instagram: @culturekidsproductions for behind-the-scenes fun, updates, and adorable photos from our episodes! 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. 🌙🌸🕊️ Coming up soon: special episodes on Passover, Kimchi and so much more!

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• Let's Go to Cairo, EGYPT to Celebrate Ramadan!

  Hop aboard the Culture Train and join Kristen, Asher, and special guest Ms. Ghena for a magical trip to Cairo, Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan! 🌟 In this episode, we: 🕌 Learn what Ramadan means to Muslims and how it’s celebrated in Egypt 🌇 Discover the beauty of Cairo’s lantern-lit streets during this special month 🍽️ Join Ms. Ghena and her family for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast 🗣️ Hear about traditions like suhoor, family visits, and tasty Egyptian dishes like molokhia and mashee! 🛍️ Explore colorful Ramadan lanterns and hear the story behind why they light up the streets of Cairo Asher even tries out some Arabic and compares lantern shapes from other cultures—and we learn why Ramadan feels like a beautiful, late-night celebration of community. 🎙️ Special Guest: Ms. Ghena, a university student in Cairo who speaks eight languages and welcomes us into her home for a warm, unforgettable iftar experience. 🎈 For Families: Whether you're observing Ramadan or learning about it for the first time, this episode is a celebration of community, cultural traditions, and connection. Don’t forget to say “Ramadan Mubarak!” to friends and neighbors this month. 🧡 Culture Kids Reminder: No matter where you're from or what traditions you practice, you and your family are welcomed, included, and celebrated for exactly who you are. Every child belongs here at Culture Kids. 🎁 Listener Shoutout: Thank you to Sara Mun and family for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re so happy your little ones love the show. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! 📝 For birthday shoutouts or just to say hi, email us anytime at [email protected] 📲 Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an adventure!

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