Farewell to Prefect Du

In this episode, a mother and daughter share a warm conversation about what it means to carry friendship across borders. Having lived in both China and America, they know firsthand how distance can stretch but never break the bonds between people who truly understand each other. Together, they recite Wang Bo's Tang dynasty classic "Farewell to Prefect Du" — a poem that has comforted parting hearts for over 1,300 years — to express what so many of us feel: true friends are always near, no matter how far apart they are.

The ECHOES OF FRIENDSHIP 2026 Chinese Poetry Recital by International Friends in Beijing warmly welcomes you to join. Come share your voice, immerse yourself in the beauty of Chinese culture, and connect with the shared emotions that bind us all.