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A day in the life of a martial artist in medieval China | Peter Lorge

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The year is 1030 CE. Chu Hong's best friend, Liang Gao, tells him that the local magistrate has been spotted holding a surprise archery competition in a nearby town and will arrive at their village soon. This is Hong’s chance to showcase... The year is 1030 CE. Chu Hong's best friend, Liang Gao, tells him that the local magistrate has been spotted holding a surprise archery competition in a nearby town and will arrive at their village soon. This is Hong’s chance to showcase his talents in martial arts— and secure some much-needed money for his family. Peter Lorge outlines a day in the life of a Chinese martial artist. [Directed by KERO Animation, narrated by Pen-Pen Chen, music by Cosmic Sound].
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Pre-K - Higher Ed
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Date
2025
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English
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culture, education, animation, china, archery, silver, family, silk, towns, north
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ted-ed, history, tang bing, magistrate, village, returns, lihua, home, mother, border, piece, arrow, father, sister, hong, holmes, secure, silkworms, train, target, position, successful, taking, company, enter
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