Let there be ... lanterns

"The key point is you have to love it." 12/7/18 Lighting Up the Sky With Chinese Lanterns In Nanjing, China, celebrating the Chinese New Year isn't complete without the Qinhuai lanterns. Lighting up the sky each year, the lanterns are part of a tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. Each lantern has an important story or meaning and is believed to bring good fortune. Yeliang Gu comes from a lantern-making family and started the craft when he was just 8 years old. Join in the celebration as Gu's creations light up the sky.   This Great Big Story was made possible by Nanjing, China.  The Endurance Horse Rider of Dubai It takes a special bond between horse and rider to compete in a 100-mile-long race. For professional endurance rider Uma Mencia Uranga, it's a bond that began in childhood in the Basque Country of northern Spain and eventually led her to pursue a riding career in Dubai. Ten years after moving to the city, Uranga is at home in Dubai.   This Great Big Story is by Dubai. Reinventing Electronic Music With Dubai's Cellist DJ When cellist Aaron Kim was diagnosed with severe hearing loss, he was afraid his life in music would be over. Instead, he let his ear guide him. Now, the classically-trained musician is a pioneer in Dubai's electronic scene.   This Great Big Story is by Dubai.  View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list