Cowherd and the Weaver: Chinese Love Story
Linda Fang, a local Chinese American storyteller, will tell two stories which have been passed down through milleniums. One is the story is about the celestial archer Houyi and his wife Chang E, the lady of the moon. The other is the sad love story of the Cowherd and the Weaver. Find out which famous stars this story refers to and how it might just have a connection to the current NASA Kepler mission.
Years ago in Shanghai, China, a teacher who wanted to help a ten-year old girl overcome her shyness handed her a book and said, “Go and read the story, my child. Come back tomorrow and see if you can tell it to me.” That launched Linda Fang’s career as a storyteller. Enriched by her experience of growing up in China, Linda tells stories she collects from Chinese folktales, historical anecdotes, oral traditions, and Chinese opera
