We live in a big,
beautiful world. I'm Leo. I'm Andy. And I'm Carmen. Our parents work in
a circus that travels all around the world
and we travel with them. So we never know where in the
world we will end up next. (train whistling) But wherever we go, we know that Luna the Moon will
be there with us. ♪ Traveling the
world as a trio ♪ ♪ Andy and Carmen and Leo ♪ ♪ With Luna the Moon and
some new friends too ♪ ♪ Everyone's different and
really they're just like you ♪ ♪ ♪ All around the world ♪ ♪ Let's go, Luna, let's go ♪ ♪ All around the world ♪ ♪ Let's go, Luna, let's go ♪ (whistling theme song) ♪ <i>Carmen: She is the Moon of Moons</i> Carmen: Wow, Andy, you've taken so many pictures
during our travels! Andy: Look, here's Luna dancing to
mariachi music in Mexico City! Leo: And that's the
time Luna taught me to ice skate in Moscow! Carmen: And that's
when Luna helped me make a new friend in Cairo! Leo: Wow! Luna the Moon is in
all your pictures! Carmen: She's always there
for us, wherever we are! Speaking of which... Carmen: Where are we
today, Magic Globe? Magic Globe: Today we are
in the city of Beijing, which is located in
the country of China! China is a very big country. Magic Globe: Family
is very important to the people of China. Many Chinese traditions
and holidays are about celebrating
and honoring family. Magic Globe: In Beijing, most
people speak a language called Mandarin Chinese. The way to say "hello" in
Mandarin is by saying "Ni Hao". Andy/Carmen/Leo: Ni Hao! Carmen: Thank you, Magic Globe. Leo: Sounds like another great
city to explore with Luna. Andy: She's always
so nice to us. We should have a
special day for her! Carmen: That's a
great idea, Andy! Leo: Luna is going to
be so surprised!!! Andy: I'm gonna
make her some art! Leo: And I'll bake
her a sweet treat! Carmen: Let's all prepare
our gifts for Luna, and then meet up by
the Circo's main gate! Andy:
Reeeeadddy...BREAK! (Zing!) Leo: But I don't know
what "break" means! Carmen: Hi Leo, hi Andy! Did you finish your gifts? Leo: I baked a cake that
looks just like Luna! Leo: See? It's a moon cake! Andy: I made Luna
this paper lantern! Leo: Where's your gift Carmen? Carmen: I'm going to sing a song
that I wrote just for Luna! But that's not even
the best part... Carmen: This is! Hockbar: Surprise! Andy/Leo:
Mr. Hockbar!!!! Leo: Um, why is Mr.
Hockbar surprising us? Carmen: Well, I've
been looking into it, and I found a great spot
for Luna's special day! Carmen: It's called Beihai Park! Carmen: People say
that long ago, the royal family of China would
go there to admire the moon. Leo: That sounds like the
perfect place for us to celebrate that
Luna's in our lives. Andy: Cool! Uh... but why
is Mr. Hockbar here again? Hockbar: I'll take your presents and hide in the bushes while
you lead Luna to the park. And when the time is right, I'll pop out and you can
surprise her with your gifts! Hockbar: Something
like this.. SURPRISE! You see what I did
there children? SURPRISE! Leo: Wow, it's so nice of you
to help us out Mr. Hockbar. Hockbar: Of course. Now quickly, toss me your
gifts and go find Luna! Carmen: Bye, Mr. Hockbar! Andy: Thank you!! Leo: And Happy Luna day! Hockbar: I love
surprises, I tell you. I feel the electricity... or is that a prickle
from the bush? Leo: Wow, Beijing
sure looks neat. Carmen: Look, there's Luna. Li Wei: For you on
your special day, some authentic Beijing
street food! Luna: Mmmmm! Thank you, Li Wei. This jianbing smells delicious! Andy: How does he know about our super secret
special day for Luna? Carmen: I'm sure it's
just a coincidence. Come on, let's sing! <i> Carmen: ♪ Luna,
come and play. ♪</i> <i> Leo: ♪ Luna's here,
whaddaya say ♪</i> <i> Andy: ♪ Luunaaa,
bright as day! ♪</i> <i>Carmen/Leo/Andy: ♪ Show us
the world, lead the way! ♪</i> Carmen/Leo/Andy: Ni hao, Luna! Andy: That means
"hello" in Mandarin! Luna: (Gulp) That's right Andy! Ni Hao, everyone! Welcome to Beijing, China! What are you guys up to today? Leo: Oh, nothing special... Andy/Leo: Hehehehehehe... Carmen: Luna, we love going
on adventures with you! Would you like to go to
Beihai park with us today? Luna: Beihai Park?
That sounds lovely! Let's go! Leo: Today is going
to be so much fun! Andy: I can't wait to surprise
Luna with her gifts! Sheep Girl: Ni hao, Luna! Luna: Ni hao, kids! Sheep Girl: We're so happy to
see you on your special day! Luna: Thank you, Liu Min! Sheep Girl: Umm, Um, Miss Luna,
we have a present for you. Sheep Boy: It's a paper lantern! Andy: What?! I was going to give
Luna a paper lantern! Luna: Bye kids,
thanks for the gift! Sheep Boy/Sheep Girl:
Bye Luna!!! Luna: Here, Andy, can
you help me carry this? Andy: Okay... Luna: Onwards to Beihai Park! Leo: How does everyone already
know about Luna's special day? Carmen: I didn't tell
anyone, did you?! Tiger Mom: Ni hao, Luna Luna: Ni hao, Laohu family! Tiger Dad: Luna, my family
is honored to see you on this special day! In fact, we have a
little gift for you. Don't we, Grandma? Tiger Grandma: For you, Luna... Tiger Grandma: It's a mooncake! Leo: They can't give
Luna a moon cake! I already made a moon cake! (Boink! Boink! Boink! Boink!) Hockbar: Pssst! Is it time for the
big surprise yet? Carmen: Not yet Mr. Hockbar. Wait till we get
to Beihai park... (under her breath) and away
from all these people... Hockbar: Right-O! Right-O!
Okay, got it, got it... Luna: Goodbye! Thank you for the
wonderful present! Here, Leo, would you
like to hold this? Leo: (Sniff) I guess... Luna: The round shape
of the mooncake represents togetherness. Even the box it comes
in is beautiful! Luna: Well then,
shall we continue? Carmen: This is crazy! Everyone is giving Luna gifts even though we
planned this for her. What's next, is someone
going to play her a song?! (Drums) Panda 1: For Luna! Panda 2: On her special day! Carmen: AAUGH! That's it! Carmen: Luna? Can we please
go to Beihai Park now? Luna: Oh my, it is getting late! You're right Carmen, we should
head straight to the park! Hockbar: SURPRISE!!!! Whoops! Kids?
Is it time yet? Kids? Oh my goodness. Carmen: Here we are, Luna!
Beihai Park! Ooo. Bird: Hey everyone! It's Luna the moon! Crowd: Hurray! She's here! Luna: Oh my! Thank you everyone! Bao: We're so happy you
could make it, Luna! Though you're a little
earlier than we expected... Luna: Hi Bao! Luna: I'm with my friends Andy, Leo and Carmen
who'd love to join! Boa: The more the merrier! Come join the
celebration everyone! Andy: HOLD ON A MINUUUUTE! What is going on here?? How did everyone know about our
plan to give you a special day?! It was supposed to be
OUR secret present! Luna: What? I thought you knew what today
was since you guys wanted to take me to the park... Oh, today is the Mid-Autumn
Festival in China, also known as the Moon Festival! All: "Moon festival"? Carmen: Wait, you guys decided
to have a moon festival on our special day for Luna? Boa: Ahahaha. The Moon
Festival has been around for a very long time... thousands of years, in fact! Boa: The Moon Festival comes
at the time of year when the moon is believed to be at
its brightest and fullest. Boa: In Chinese beliefs, the full moon represents
family reunion. When the moon arrives on the
day of the moon festival, families get together
to watch the moon, share mooncakes with tea, and send lanterns, often with
messages on them, into the sky. Boa: The moon is what
brings us together! Luna: It's all very
flattering, really! Leo: Wow, that's amazing! A whole festival just for Luna! On the same day as
our special day! Now that's embarrassing. Carmen: Luna's not just
important to us... she's important
to everyone here! Hockbar: Now, Carmen? Carmen: I guess so. Hockbar: SURPRISE, LUNA!!!! Hockbar: Ok. Let's
uh shut it down. Maybe one of you can help
me out of this bush, huh? Quickly? Children? Leo: Luna, It's not so much
of a surprise anymore, but... Andy, Carmen and I
also got you gifts! Leo: Here, I made
you a mooncake! Andy: And I made you
a paper lantern! Though I'm sure they don't
look as good as the cakes and lanterns made for the festival. Luna: Don't be silly. These are wonderful because
they were made by you. Thank you! Carmen: Luna, sometimes we like
to think of you as OUR moon, but we know we
need to share you. So we're happy we got to
celebrate the Moon Festival with everyone here in Beijing. Luna: You guys will
always be special to me, but so is everyone
else, and I to them. The moon belongs to
everyone, in every country. You're all my family! Andy: Speaking of family... Carmen, what about your present? Carmen: That's right! I wrote a song for you, Luna. <i> Carmen: ♪ Luna,
every once in a while ♪</i> <i> ♪ I gaze in the sky ♪</i> <i>Carmen: ♪ And I see you smile ♪</i> <i> ♪ and I'm glad
you're there for me ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ There's no
place I'd rather be ♪</i> <i> ♪ Then sailing
through the sky ♪</i> <i> ♪ how I love to
catch your eye ♪</i> <i> ♪ Carmen I am here for you ♪</i> <i> ♪ and all the
other people too! ♪</i> <i> Carmen: ♪ China loves you
Luna, hooray for the moon! ♪</i> <i> ♪ China loves you Luna,
hooray for the moon! ♪</i> <i> ♪ China loves you Luna,
hooray for the moon! ♪</i> <i> ♪ China loves you Luna!
China loves you Luna! ♪</i> Leo: Looks like it's night time. Everyone's lighting
their lanterns! Andy: I have an idea! Why don't we light up the
lantern that Luna got? Speaking of which, where is she? Carmen: Well, if it's
already night time, then that means Luna must be... Andy/Carmen/Leo: UP IN THE SKY! Luna: Bingo! Looks like all the families
are settling down for a long night
of moon-watching. Carmen: Thank you Luna,
for another amazing day, but also for always
being our friend! You'll always be
special to us Luna! Luna: And you're all
special to me as well. That's what makes us a family! Hockbar: Here, kids. Let me light the
lantern for you. Andy/Carmen/Leo: Wow!! All: One... two... three! Andy/Carmen/Leo:
Good night Luna! Luna: Good night everyone!
Happy Moon Festival! (whistling theme song) ♪ <i> Carmen: Hi, it's Carmen.</i> <i> Here's a story
from China called</i> <i> "Fishing for the Moon."</i> <i> One evening, Shen, a porcupine
who thought he was clever,</i> <i> went to fetch water
from his well.</i> <i> To his surprise, when he
looked down in there,</i> <i> he saw the moon
shining up at him!</i> <i> Carmen: "Oh, no! said Shen,</i> <i> "The beautiful moon has
fallen into my well!"</i> But, he had an idea. <i> Carmen: He got a fishing pole</i> <i> and hooked the hook onto
the handle of his bucket.</i> <i> He lowered it down
to fish for the moon.</i> <i> Then he waited.</i> <i> Carmen: He didn't know,</i> <i> but his bucket was
filling up with water,</i> <i> so the next time he
pulled on the pole,</i> <i> the bucket was very heavy!</i> <i> Carmen: "I've caught
the moon!" said Shen.</i> <i>He pulled but couldn't lift it.</i> <i> "The moon is like a
mighty, mighty fish!"</i> <i> He took a deep breath and
yanked it with all his might!</i> <i> Shen: Err! Heee! Errr!</i> <i> Shen: Oof!</i> <i> (Clunk!)
Shen: Aughh!!</i> <i> Carmen: Shen opened his eyes.</i> <i> There was the beautiful moon,
high in the night sky.</i> <i> "I saved the moon."
said Shen, smiling.</i> <i> "But it was nothing</i> <i> for a clever porcupine
like me!" said Shen.</i> <i> Carmen (laughs): The end.</i> <i> Carmen: Beats of Beijing</i> Carmen: WAHHHHHH! (thunk) Carmen: Honey?
(loud banging) Honey: Good morning, Carmen! Carmen: What are you
doing in there, Honey? It's so loud! Honey: Making lots of noise! Carmen: Yeah, why...? Honey: I'm bored! (Tink! Tink! Tink! Tink! Crash!) Honey: Uggghhaa!! Leo: What's all that racket?? Leo: I can't sleep a wink with
all that noise going on! Andy: I think it sounds cool! Carmen: Sorry Leo, Honey's being really
noisy in her cage today. She says her cage is boring! (Clink! Crash!) Andy: Maybe we can find Honey a new cage where
she'll be less bored! Honey: YEAH, NEW CAGE!! Carmen: But where will we find
a new hamster cage, Andy? We don't even know
where we are today! Honey: Let's ask
The Magic Globe! Carmen: Oh yeah! Good idea Honey! Carmen: Where are we
today, Magic Globe? Magic Globe: Ni hao, everyone!! Magic Globe: That's how you say
hello in Mandarin Chinese! <i> Magic Globe: Today we are in
the beautiful city of Beijing,</i> <i> in the country of China,</i> <i> where most of the people
speak Mandarin Chinese.</i> <i>Beijing has a lot of people and
is known for is its beautiful,</i> <i> special music, a lot of
which is made with drums!</i> Honey: What's a drum??? <i> Magic Globe: Why, a drum is
a musical instrument Honey!</i> <i> Magic Globe: A drum is
shaped like a cylinder</i> <i> and has a tight skin
stretched over the top.</i> <i> It makes a loud, deep sound
when you bop it with a stick,</i> <i> or hit it with your hands!</i> Magic Globe: Oh! You're all
going to love Beijing, friends. Have fun! All: Thank you, Magic Globe! Leo: Wow, Beijing
sounds awesome! Carmen: So whaddya say? We go into Beijing and find
that new cage for Honey? Andy/Leo: Yeah! Carmen: (Gasps) Honey?! Honey: Yeah!! Honey: New cage! Andy/Carmen/Leo: Honey! Carmen: Where'd she go? Carmen: Hoooooney! Where are yo? Carmen: Oh, not again... this is the third
time this week. Leo: I think we're
gonna need some help... (Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!) Carmen: Luna! Luna: This is your
stop, Acronauts! Acronauts: Hup hup hup hup hup! <i> Carmen: ♪ Luna,
come and play! ♪</i> <i> Leo: ♪ Luna's here,
what do ya say! ♪</i> <i> Andy: ♪ Luna, bright as day! ♪</i> Andy/Carmen/Leo: ♪ Show us
the world, lead the way!<i> ♪</i> Luna: Hi everyone! Are you enjoying Beijing yet?? Andy/Carmen/Leo: No... Carmen: We were about to go into
Beijing to find my Hamster Honey a new cage, but she ran
ahead of us and got lost! Can you help us find her Luna? Luna: Gee, that's a
tough one Carmen! Honey could be anywhere! Honey: New Cage! All: Honey! Honey: Beijing! Luna: Quick everyone! Jump in! Andy: After that hamster! Carmen: What is this
thing we're in, Luna?! Luna: It's a Chinese
Rickshaw Carmen! A cart with wheels
pulled by a driver, me in this case! They were a popular way
to get around long ago. They can still be found
around Beijing today but are not as popular anymore! Carmen: Ohhhhh!! Luna: Honey just ran
into that General Store! All: Wooowwwww!
Andy: This stuff's amazing! Carmen: Honey? Carmen: Ugh! Where
is that Hamster!? Luna: Honey's in this
store somewhere Carmen! Luna: Wow this store
has everything! Leo: It sure does! Leo: It even has this awesome
hamster cage for Honey! Carmen: Yay! Great job, Leo! Andy: Druums! Andy: I found Chinese drums! Andy: I'm going
to play this one! And this one! Annd...
(thunk) Andy: Hm? Carmen: That drum sure
made a funny noise, Andy. Leo: It sounds like there's
something inside... Honey: New Cage! Do you like it? Carmen: Honey! A drum can't be a cage
you silly hamster! Leo: Here you go Honey!! Leo: I found you
the perfect cage! Hop on in! Carmen: Do you like it? Honey: Hmmm...
(banging) (Honk!) NO! Honey: How about this cage!? Carmen: That's too
small for you Honey! Luna: That is a Chinese Bell! You can ring it to make
a beautiful sound! Luna: See??
(bell rings) Leo: Honey could use
this thing for a cage! (GONGGGGGGG!) Honey: Yeah I like it! Carmen: But Honey! This thing isn't even
shaped like a cage! Honey: But I like it!! Luna: I like it too, Honey. That's a Chinese gong, and it makes such a
wonderful, special sound. Leo: Why are the drums and bells
of Beijing so special Luna? Luna: It could be because drums
and bells have long been a part of Chinese history and culture! The people of China long ago would use Drums and
Bells to keep time. Luna: They would sound the drums
and bells so that people knew what time of the day it was. Carmen: Like when I would need
to know what time it is, so I can feed Honey. Honey: Food! Leo: I bet you can
play the drums Luna! You're good at
everything! Luna: Gee I don't know Leo, it's been a long time
since I've played... Andy/Carmen/Leo:
Please try to play Luna! C'mon, please try,
play the drums, Luna: Oh, I don't know... it really has been
quite some time... Luna: I'm probably
pretty rusty... Okay, maybe a little
if you insist... Andy/Carmen/Leo: Yayyy! (Drumming) <i> Luna: ♪ Every drum in China ♪</i> <i> ♪ is a voice from long ago ♪</i> <i>♪ The rhythm of our ancestors ♪</i> <i> ♪ is heard with every blow ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ From the great
walls up above us ♪</i> <i> ♪ to the valleys far below ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ Every drum's
the song of China ♪</i> (Bells ringing) <i> Luna: ♪ All the bells
are the song of China ♪</i> <i> ♪ How long their voices last ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ Ringing on
and on each day ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ Spirits of the past ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ From the finest
gleaming metal ♪</i> <i> ♪ every brilliant
bell is cast ♪</i> <i> Luna: ♪ To be the song
of China, China ♪</i> (Drums play) Andy: Awww, where'd
all the drums go? Leo: They were great, huh Andy! Sure sound a lot better
than all that noise Honey was making in her cage! Carmen: Hahaha yeah! But wait a second... Carmen: Where is Honey?? Honey: Hi!!! Honey: New Cage!! All: Honey!!!! Honey: Hahaha! Carmen: There she goes again! Honey: Heh heh! Carmen: Honeyyyyyy! I think some kid
just carried Honey into that building over there! Andy: Yeah, but it's a pretty
neat looking building... Luna: It is a neat
building. Isn't it... Luna: This is the Beijing
Drum Tower, or Gulou. It's an old building that houses
some very large drums that skilled drummers play for
people to enjoy every day. Andy: yeah!! I want to see some
big, big, BIG drums! Carmen: Well, I just
want to see one drum... the drum that Honey jumped into! Luna: You're right, Carmen.
Let's go find her! Carmen: Let's go! Leo: Oh no, this isn't
going to be easy, look at all these drums! Luna: Ooooh! I think they're
about to play for us! Panda 1: Hyuh! (booming drum beat) Panda 1: Hyuh! (Drumming in rhythm) (Drumming in rhythm) (Thud! Thud!) (Tock! Tock!) (Thud!) Carmen: Huh? That noise
sounds familiar... like the drum in the store... Leo: I think that drummer might
have found Honey for us! Panda 1: Wait wait,
stop the performance! Panda 2: Huh?
Panda 3: What? Panda 4: Did you say something? Panda 5: What's happening? Panda 1: My drum is
making a weird noise... (Plunk) Panda 1: See? Carmen: This is going
to sound strange but, I think there might be
a hamster in your drum... a hamster named Honey... Panda 1: Really? I think I would like
to see that... Panda 1: Is this... a Honey?? Carmen: Aww, Honey!
There you are! Honey: I found more drums!
Aren't they great?! Carmen: Yeah, I see why
you like them so much. I really enjoyed
that performance. Leo: But we haven't found
that special cage for Honey. Panda 1: If your Hamster
loves drums so much, this little one might
be more her size. Honey: For me? Thank you! Carmen: I think I might
have an idea... After we learned all about
the sounds of Chinese drums and bells... Carmen: I think I
know what Honey needs for her cage to be more special. Everybody ready? Andy/Leo/Luna: Yeah! Honey: I can hardly wait!! Carmen: Ta daaaa! Honey: Wow! Bells! And the drums! Honey: Is that?! No! A gong?! For Honey?! Weee! (Drum Noises) Andy: Honey's new
drums are jamming! Carmen: And I also got
gifts for all of us... Carmen: ....Ear Muffs! Leo/Andy: Yayy!! Carmen: And I got
some for Luna! Heh! Carmen: Luna? (Thump! Thump! Thump!) Carmen: Heh heh,
There you are Luna. Carmen: Luna?
(Thump! Thump!) (shouting)
Luna!!!! Luna: Oh, Carmen! One second. Luna: That Honey sure
can jam! Loudly. Carmen: Thanks for teaching us
about drums in Beijing today. Luna: My pleasure, Carmen. I'm glad you were
able to encourage Honey's talent for rhythm! Carmen: "Talent for rhythm" sounds like a nice
way of saying noisy. But I'm glad Honey
won't be bored any more. Carmen: I feel like
there's so much more to learn about Beijing, China. Luna: There's always much more
to learn about any place we go, but as I always say,
there's always tomorrow. Carmen (shouting):
Did you say something? (whistling theme song) (theme song) ♪
