Ep 3. Hoopin' Hopper/A Chopsticky Situation
- TV-Y
- December 4, 2018
- 25 min
Luna the moon guides three animal friends and their traveling circus across the globe in Let's Go Luna! season 2 episode 3. In this episode entitled Hoopin' Hopper/A Chopsticky Situation, they visit two vibrant countries in Asia: China and Thailand.
In the first segment, Hoopin' Hopper, the group lands in China and meets a young girl named Jingjing who is an expert in hoop jumping. Leo, one of the animal friends, tries to impress Jingjing with his hops and skills but fails. Together, they all learn the importance of practice and perseverance. They practice jumping through hoops and perfecting their timing. They also learn the cultural significance of the Chinese lion dance and perform it together as a team.
After leaving China, the group travels to Thailand in the second segment, A Chopsticky Situation. They meet a friendly street vendor named Ray who sells delicious mango sticky rice. However, Ray's stall is located in a busy market and he is worried about getting enough customers. Carmen, the animal friend from Brazil, comes up with a marketing plan to help Ray's business. They create flyers and perform a traditional Thai dance to attract more people. The plan works and Ray's business booms. The group also discovers the intricate art of fruit carving and creates their own masterpieces using watermelons and papayas.
Through both segments, the episodes highlight the beauty of the cultures and customs of China and Thailand. They touch on various points such as China's lion dance and the importance of hard work, Thai's traditional dances, and a unique art form like fruit carving. It offers kids knowledge and enlightenment about various cultures and helps them to appreciate diversity.
Let's Go Luna! season 2 episode 3, Hoopin' Hopper/A Chopsticky Situation, is a fun and informative show suitable for kids. It's packed with music, dancing, and foreign cultures that relays morals and educates young audiences to embrace differences.