Where history, technology, and storytelling meet

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of history, technology, and storytelling during World Book Day celebrations in China.

April 23 is World Book Day. Across China, a week-long celebration of reading has been taking place. And more specifically in Nanchang, the Fifth National Reading Conference has turned books into something more: experiences that blend history, poetry, and cutting-edge technology. / Book recommendation from Chinese writer Lu Min (19:59) On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushun

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Fei Fei, Yushun

Topics covered

• reading
• history
• technology
• storytelling
• poetry
• book recommendations

Keywords

• World Book Day
• Nanchang
• reading conference
• Lu Min
• technology
• storytelling
• poetry

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Nanchang

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