BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN III: AXIS OF HISTORY/ THE CHINESE CALENDER & THE 60 YEAR CYCLE 4
Although the Western calendar is the most widely used in Hong Kong, the Chinese lunar calendar is also used in connection with traditional events or festivals. This edition explains the Chinese perception of time.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN III: UNITY IN DIVERSITY - THE TRADITION RELIGION OF CHINA 3
In Hong Kong, although there is no established religion, residents have freedom of religious belief. There is a large variety of religious groups in Hong Kong, including Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity. This episode looks at the survival of traditional religious customs in modern Hong Kong.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN III: FUNG SUI - WIDER APPLICATIONS OF PSEUDO-SCIENCE OF GEOMANCY 2
Fung Shui has been practiced for thousands of years and still has its place in modern Chinese society. This programme examines how its principles can be applied in everyday life.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN III: FUNG SUI - THE PSEUDO-SCIENCE OF GEOMANCY 1
Fung Shui is a Chinese system of geomancy and relates to the interaction of humans with their environments. This programme introduces some of the basic theories.
大事回顾 (Year Review): THIS WAS 1976
This year saw the death of Mao Zedong. In the BBC year end review, the presenter focuses on Mao's story and other important events in the world.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN II - PERSONALITY PIECE 13
In this programme, Dr. Hugh Baker is interviewed about research on traditional customs and beliefs in the New Territories, Hong Kong. His research was conducted while he lived for 18 months in the New Territories.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN II - WRAP-UP ON PREVIOUS POINTS IN SERIES 12
Dr Baker summaries some of the main points covered during Baker’s Dozen II, in which he shares his knowledge of traditional Chinese customs and beliefs.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN II - ANCESTOR WORSHIP & CHILDLESS PEOPLE & DESCENDANTS 11
Being worshipped by one's offspring was considered to be very important to the Chinese. This programme examines what happens when childless couples die.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN II - SUBJECT OF ANCESTOR WORSHIP 10
During the Ching Ming Festival, most Chinese families will bring along with them sacrificial offerings when visiting their ancestors’ graves. Ancestor worship is the theme of this programme.
BAKER'S DOZEN: BAKER'S DOZEN II - BURIAL CUSTOMS & BELIEF ABOUT FATE OF SOUL 9
There were various kinds of burial customs in old Chinese communities. This reflected the different tribes or states that existed in China. This programme also discusses the Chinese people's belief in the fate of the soul.