Remember those "What About You?" segments between the episodes on Sagwa's PBS broadcast? Sagwa would talk about aspects of Chinese culture, then ask the audience about their own culture. Fu-Fu would then close the segments by taking us to look at cultures in countries across the globe. I just thought I'd create my own oneshot segment, based on knowledge I've gathered via the Internet and real life. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
I do not own Sagwa.
Sagwa: I am a curious cat, and I'm always on the lookout for ways to have fun!
Did you ever think of history as fun? My Uncle Miao certainly thinks so! He's been to lots of historic Chinese landmarks, like the Forbidden City. Did you know that it's not actually a city? It's actually in the center of the city of Beijing, where it served as an imperial palace between the Ming and Qing dynasties - just like the palace I live in!
Nowadays, the Forbidden City is one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of China. So if you ever happen to visit the country for yourself, be sure to stop by.
What about you? Which historical places do you like to visit?
Girl: My family and I once visited the Roosevelt home in Hyde Park, New York...
President Franklin D. Roosevelt had his own home to live in, while he wasn't at the White House...It's across from Val-Kill, where his wife, Eleanor, lived...
We went on a tour of the museum, we learned a lot about FDR's life and what he did when he was president...And then we took a hike in the woods in the back of the house - it was really beautiful...
FDR was really lucky to have such a pretty home. I'd definitely go back there someday.
Fu-Fu: Now that's a great story! I'm in the mood for a little history myself. Let's see what these history buffs are doing in Wales!
They're riding on the narrow-gauge Talyllyn Railway. It travels through woods and mountains in the glorious Snowdonia National Park.
Originally built for slate quarrying, the Talyllyn became the world's first preserved railway in 1951, and it's been run completely by volunteers ever since. With old-fashioned steam engines lovingly kept in fine shape, this railway is guaranteed to take you on a little trip back in time. All abooooaard!
It seems people all over the world are real history buffs at heart!
Sagwa and Fu-Fu: What about you?