Classical Pieces as My Guide - Season 1

First aired: 7/27/2023 10 episodes

Episodes

1. Exploring the Fun of Ancient Life

Aired: 7/27/2023

The first episode takes the Wan Juan Study Tour Group to Shaoxing, the hometown of calligraphy master Wang Xizhi, where they explore the culture of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Guided by the "Elegant Gathering Notes," Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and Luo Yizhou learn poetry through modern song-matching, dress in traditional Wei-Jin attire, and enjoy ancient delicacies such as wrapped fish, beef heart roast, and sesame cakes, gaining insight into the lifestyle and elegance of the era.

2. Experiencing the Multifaceted Culture of the Wei and Jin Dynasties

Aired: 8/3/2023

Savor the aroma of brewed wine, experiment with wine preparation, and then head to the Orchid Pavilion to experience the elegant gathering of wine cups and compose poems. Relive the refined elegance of Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" and experience the multifaceted culture of the Wei and Jin dynasties. Continue your Orchid Pavilion study tour with Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and the first "Elegance Experience Officer," Luo Yizhou, through "The Elegant Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion," engaging in a dialogue between the past and present.

3. Experiencing Ancient Travel and Study Guides

Aired: 8/10/2023

Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, and Wang Ziyi, forming the "Ten Thousand Scrolls Study Tour Group," traveled to Suzhou, Jiangsu Province with "Elegance Experience Officer" Zhang Linghe. They entered the painting "Chuihong Bieyi Juan" (The Scroll of Partial Views on the Chuihong Bridge) from the Chuihong Broken Bridge. During the game of "Water Margin Leaf Cards," Yang Di claimed to be the one carrying "hidden weapons," and Chen Ming was accidentally injured. During the identification of fake paintings, Yu Entai said that the crabs in the painting looked too appetizing.

4. Stepping into the Refined Life of Wuzhong Literati

Aired: 8/17/2023

The Wan Juan Study Tour group, consisting of Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and the elegant experience officer Zhang Linghe, visited Taohua Temple to experience the beauty of ancient Chinese poetry in paintings. In the teahouse, they enjoyed the elegant aroma of tea and immersed themselves in the beautiful scenery by the Chuihong Bridge, experiencing the sincere friendship of the ancients.

5. Physical Examination and Tang Dynasty-Style Cuju (ancient Chinese football)

Aired: 8/24/2023

The Wan Juan Study Tour group, consisting of Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and the elegant experience officer Wang Hedi, arrived in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, and transformed into the Tang Monk and his disciples from Journey to the West, as well as the White Dragon Horse, to experience a "journey to the West" in Chang'an. Wang Ziyi and Wang Hedi led the group to experience Tang-style Cuju (ancient Chinese football), and the study tour group experienced the ancient people's favorite wooden archery and debate game

6. Unlocking New Sword Dance Skills

Aired: 8/31/2023

The Wanjuan Study Tour group, consisting of Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and “Elegance Experience Officer” Wang Hedi, continues to take you on a virtual tour of the ancient capital of Xi’an to witness the splendor of the Tang Dynasty. At Qujiang Pool, Wang Hedi performs a sword dance, recreating the heroic spirit in Tang poetry! At Tage Tower, everyone is dressed in Tang costumes, enjoys delicious food, and finally heads to the Tang Palace Night Banquet to enjoy a dance of rainbow feathers and play a game of flying flower order

7. A Gathering of Scholars and Writers on a Trip to the Bashang Grassland

Aired: 9/7/2023

In this episode, the guests travel to the vast grasslands. The study tour group members Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and "Elegance Experience Officer" Zhang Xiaolong experience horseback riding and archery. In the evening, they chat about life around the campfire

8. Experiencing the Grassland Sentiments in Frontier Poetry

Aired: 9/14/2023

The “Ten Thousand Scrolls Study Tour” members Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, and Wang Ziyi, along with “Elegance Experience Officer” Zhang Xiaolong, continued their journey across the Bashang Grassland, experiencing its magnificent scenery. They passed around drumsticks and gongs, appreciating the grassland sentiments in frontier poems

9. Study Tour Explores Qingzhou Ancient City

Aired: 9/21/2023

All members of the Wanjuan Study Tour Group arrived in Qingzhou Ancient City and met with three elegant experience officers, Adawa, Zeng Keni, and Zhang Yanqi. Together, they strolled through the bustling Song Dynasty market and experienced the elegant and interesting things of Song Dynasty literati. With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the guests accompanied themselves with poetry, incense, and painting, strolled through the market, and experienced Guanpu Baixi (a type of Chinese opera). The experience officers also generously showed off their talents and sang.

10. Experiencing the Joyful Atmosphere of Ancient Gatherings

Aired: 9/28/2023

Chen Ming, Yu Entai, Yang Di, Wang Ziyi, and “Elegance Experience Officers” Adawa, Zeng Keni, and Zhang Yanqi continued their journey in Qingzhou. They changed into Song Dynasty costumes, played the game of Chuiwan, released river lanterns on the lake, and tasted the delicious Guiwei cuisine full of Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere. Together, they unlocked the elegance of the Song Dynasty and felt the joyful atmosphere of ancient people’s gatherings