This is a Tang poem by Li Bai. It is called 清平調三首之一。To listen, click the triangular play button below the cat.
To see the poem in Chinese and read an English translation of it, go to: http://eastasiastudent.net/china/classical/li-bai-purity-peace-1
We have also heard the poem sung on Youtube videos. We didn't find an online recording of someone just reciting it in Mandarin. That is why Soleil made this recording. We did it on Garageband and then added the audio to a character she chose and modified on Voki.com.
This semester in second grade Mandarin at Dongxing Elementary, Soleil has to memorize one Tang poem a week.
Hi all! Sylvia and I just listened to this great poem. We are wondering: Did you record Soleil saying the poem and then put it with the adorable cat cartoon? How did that work? Thanks for sharing! We are going to read your other posts now. Also - what is the time difference? We should find a time to Skype or Face Time. I'll get back to you....
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you are 7 hours ahead of us. We're used to being 7 hours ahead of the States! Maybe some morning we can face time with you in the afternoon. When does Soleil get out of school? Or maybe around your dinner time?
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