Chinese Zoo Lion Fraud
Hacker, Randi
Hacker, Randi
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Broadcast Transcript: Across dynasties here in China, imperial stone lions have guarded the entrances to imperial buildings. On the right, a male lion, his right paw resting possessively on a globe, symbolizing dominion over the world. On the left, a female lion, her left paw resting possessively on a cub symbolizing the cycle of life. The two genders appear together to balance yin and yang. Called shi2 shi1 or stone lion in Chinese, they bear a striking resemblance to dogs which might explain, in some kooky, backhanded way, the logic behind the People's Park Zoo's decision to claim that a Tibetan mastiff was an African lion. Sure, Tibetan mastiffs are large and have shaggy, mane-like fur around their heads but still there was a dead giveaway that tipped the public off. In China, dogs say "wangwang." In the US, they say "woofwoof." Whatever. Neither is the sound a lion makes in any language ..." #China #Hacker #CEAS
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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2013-09-26
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Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
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China, Tibetan Mastiff, Lion, Fraud, People's Park Zoo, Imperial Lions