This week, stories about connections transcending through our mortal plane, from the spirit world to our ancestral past.
To start us off, host Mads takes us to Colombo, Sri Lanka, where her grandmother seeks to impart the wisdom of Hindu astrology.
Ancestral Echoes
In our second story, Xueyi reconnects to the tradition of ancestor worship that her family has long upheld. She connects to this on a meaningful level during one of their culture’s traditional Spring Festivals.
Content Warning: Please listen with care. This story contains references to paranormal phenomena and death that may be distressing for some listeners.
This story was produced/narrated by Xueyi Zhang and features Shuang Zhang Shuang, Xueyi Xuejian Xuejian, and Zhengying Zou.
Mid-autumn Mooncakes
In our third story, Elieen experiences an incredible connection through food to the people of her culture and their kin.
Produced by Eileen Chong. This story originally aired on the FBi radio fiction program, Or It Didn’t Happen. Special thanks goes to Zacha Rosen.
Pang
Finally, Claire’s questions about her ancestors intertwine with a supernatural event at her primary school.
Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.
All The Best Credits
Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan
Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell
Host: Madhuraa Prakash
Mixed by Emma Higgins
Image Credit: Xueyi Zhang