For over 60 years, Shan Tianfang (born as Shan Chuanzhong, then created stage name) performed and inspired youth to learn and apprentice with him the art of pingshu 评书 (píngshū), a Song dynasty–era storytelling tradition in which artists tell classical stories based on ancient Chinese history while wearing a gown and behind a table, withContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Shan Tianfang (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Beatrice Bowles (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Featuring: Beatrice Bowles Delightful Storyteller; Avid Gardener; Friend of the Young (or Everyone) “I guess I’ll never grow up!” Beatrice Bowles shared in an interview with John Chang back in 2016. She finds positive energy in children, nature, and creative people. She loved being playful with stories and often did programs at the Golden GateContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Beatrice Bowles (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Cap’s Off to You! – Makia Malo (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Featuring: Makia Malo Fabulous “Talk Story” Artist; Compassionate Leader; Advocate Makia Malo’s favorite word in life was “fabulous.” So many of his stories and memoirs surround his childhood starting at age 12 to adulthood with Hansen’s Disease that used to be known as leprosy. He was clear to tell people that using the word “leper”Continue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Makia Malo (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”