I loved this meditation on the moon. The way you wove your grandparents’ stories with the legend of Chang’e and the meanings of loss and home was beautiful. Thank you, Yi Xue. And thank you, Jeffrey, for sharing her work. I look forward to diving into more of it.
I love hearing about the significance of the moon across countries. In Hawaii, we grew up hearing about the Japanese folktale about the Rabbit in the Moon. And I remember the first time I looked up and saw the Rabbit! Oh, there he is! and imagined him giving rice to all the people in Japan.
We also love a good ghost story in Hawaii, so full moons remind me of walking by moonlight or sitting under the stars while sharing these types of tales for a good scream or 'chicken skin' shiver.
Loving these collaborations by some of my favorite Substackers! 🙂
And yes, I’m curious about the Chinese and Japanese crossover of the story. It most likely originated from China and then was given a new direction or twist in Japan.
Good read! 👍 coming from Chinese background , I can immediately come up with a few poems of moon every time I look at moon, romantic and nostalgic are the words associated with it. Looking forward to read more about a-gong & a-puo’s stories.
Eastern and western perspective about moon is so vastly different. It makes moon watching more intriguing, romantic and reminiscent if we are able to see the moon tonight.
I loved this meditation on the moon. The way you wove your grandparents’ stories with the legend of Chang’e and the meanings of loss and home was beautiful. Thank you, Yi Xue. And thank you, Jeffrey, for sharing her work. I look forward to diving into more of it.
Thank you so much, Holly! Looking forward to getting acquainted with your work!
Such a wonderful look at the moon at such an apt time! I love it. The moon always induce a sense of melancholy and nostalgia in me :)
I actually learned of the Li Bai's poem through a Cantonese singing class with my son and loved it immediately.
Thank you, Rachel! I hope it was a wonderful learning experience for both you and your son with Li Bai's poem :).
I love hearing about the significance of the moon across countries. In Hawaii, we grew up hearing about the Japanese folktale about the Rabbit in the Moon. And I remember the first time I looked up and saw the Rabbit! Oh, there he is! and imagined him giving rice to all the people in Japan.
We also love a good ghost story in Hawaii, so full moons remind me of walking by moonlight or sitting under the stars while sharing these types of tales for a good scream or 'chicken skin' shiver.
Loving these collaborations by some of my favorite Substackers! 🙂
Thanks, Lani! I'm fond of those rabbits on the moon too.
As for collaborations, it's so great to work with Yi Xue!
Likewise Jeffrey! Looking forward to our next project! May be it is your turn to come up with a subject! :)
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We also have the rabbit in Chinese folk tales, although I am sure the actual story is quite different from the Japanese one.
Our collaboration piece is next on my to-do list! :)
BTW, I love your most recent posting, Lani!
Awww, thanks.
And yes, I’m curious about the Chinese and Japanese crossover of the story. It most likely originated from China and then was given a new direction or twist in Japan.
Our collaboration! Woohoo! xo
Good read! 👍 coming from Chinese background , I can immediately come up with a few poems of moon every time I look at moon, romantic and nostalgic are the words associated with it. Looking forward to read more about a-gong & a-puo’s stories.
Like generations before us, my A-Puo and A-Gong's stories shall be kept alive. I will do my best to keep their stories and memories alive by writing.
I also loved reading their stories and want to read more!
Haha, more reasons (and pressure) for me to up my writing game! :)
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Eastern and western perspective about moon is so vastly different. It makes moon watching more intriguing, romantic and reminiscent if we are able to see the moon tonight.
We shall see tonight's Harvest super moon in our mind's eye :-)
Thank you, Maureen!
Thank you Maureen! You too!