Subscribe | Sign in
Home Subjects Movies Documentaries Collections Search

Trails From The East

Report this video

Trails From The East

Indian Paradox In The 21st Century (Part 2)
Season 1  |  Episode 7  |  SBS2  |  November 3, 2011

Asia and Australia

History

Geography
7-8 9-10
Classification: General Classification: General

Tonight's train journey takes us from Rameswaram past Bombay, Ahmedabad and Delhi to Amritsar and the Pakistani border. In the train there are discussions with travellers from several religions about the role of religion in modern society. Outside of the train there are interviews with the mayor of Ahmedabad, who is teaching Hindus and Muslims to live side by side, and a Hindu-Muslim couple in Bombay who publish a magazine on religious conflict.

Tonight's train journey takes us from Rameswaram past Bombay, Ahmedabad and Delhi to Amritsar and the Pakistani border. In the train there are discussions with travellers from several religions about the role of religion in modern society. Outside of the train there are interviews with the mayor of Ahmedabad, who is teaching Hindus and Muslims to live side by side, and a Hindu-Muslim couple in Bombay who publish a magazine on religious conflict.

Report this video

More from this series
View All
Tonight's train journey travels from Istanbul, through Sofia, Zagreb, and Munich back to Amsterdam. On board the train, passengers talk about migration and a united Europe. The European dream is alive everywhere. At the same time there is insecurity about joining the EU and the price one will have to pay.

Trails From The East: The Balkans - Europe's Blind Spot

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
52:07
Tonight's train journey travels from Istanbul, through Sofia, Zagreb, and Munich back to Amsterdam. On board the train, passengers talk about migration and a united Europe. The European dream is alive everywhere. At the same time there is insecurity about joining the EU and the price one will have to pay.
Tonight's train journey travels from the Lebanese side of the Israeli-Lebanese border via Hama and Homs, through Syria to Gaziantep in Turkey, and on to Ankara, Istanbul and Kapikule, a town on the Bulgarian border. On board the train, passengers discuss topics to do with the Turkish wish to become part of the EU; entering Europe with or without a veil; and issues to do with Christian and Kurdish minorities.

Trails From The East: Turkey - Towards Europe

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
49:46
Tonight's train journey travels from the Lebanese side of the Israeli-Lebanese border via Hama and Homs, through Syria to Gaziantep in Turkey, and on to Ankara, Istanbul and Kapikule, a town on the Bulgarian border. On board the train, passengers discuss topics to do with the Turkish wish to become part of the EU; entering Europe with or without a veil; and issues to do with Christian and Kurdish minorities.
Tonight's train journey takes us to Beersheva, Ashdod, Tel Aviv, then Haifa and to the far northern Nassariyah, bordering with Lebanon. No region in the world shows a clearer divide between 'us' and 'them' than the one existing between Israelis and Palestinians. But even here the picture is not simply black and white.

Trails From The East : Israel - Them And Us

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
53:45
Tonight's train journey takes us to Beersheva, Ashdod, Tel Aviv, then Haifa and to the far northern Nassariyah, bordering with Lebanon. No region in the world shows a clearer divide between 'us' and 'them' than the one existing between Israelis and Palestinians. But even here the picture is not simply black and white.
Tonight's train journey takes us on a trip from the Iraqi-Syrian border to Aleppo, Syria. From there the train continues to Damascus and Amman in Jordan, and then to Aqaba. Along the way, travellers talk about their relationship with their enemies, Israel and America. Away from the train, Rana Husseini, a Jordanian journalist, who questions honour killings in her country, finds herself accused of being pro-American.

Trails From The East: Syria And Jordan - The Great Enemy

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
51:25
Tonight's train journey takes us on a trip from the Iraqi-Syrian border to Aleppo, Syria. From there the train continues to Damascus and Amman in Jordan, and then to Aqaba. Along the way, travellers talk about their relationship with their enemies, Israel and America. Away from the train, Rana Husseini, a Jordanian journalist, who questions honour killings in her country, finds herself accused of being pro-American.
Tonight's train journey takes us on a trip from the Pakistani-Iranian border via Zahedan to Tehran, and from there to Istanbul. In the train, young Iranians talk about their relationship with the Ayatollah regime and its repressive policies. Once the train crosses the Turkish border though, everything that is illegal - such as alcohol, card games, singing and being unveiled - comes out as soon as Iran is behind them.

Trails From The East: Iran - In The Land Of The Ayatollahs

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
50:53
Tonight's train journey takes us on a trip from the Pakistani-Iranian border via Zahedan to Tehran, and from there to Istanbul. In the train, young Iranians talk about their relationship with the Ayatollah regime and its repressive policies. Once the train crosses the Turkish border though, everything that is illegal - such as alcohol, card games, singing and being unveiled - comes out as soon as Iran is behind them.
Tonight’s train journey takes us on a trip through no man’s land between India and Pakistan aboard the Samjautha Express. From Lahore the train continues on to Islamabad and Peshawar, and from there to Kabul, Afghanistan. There the bus and train goes to Quetta, Pakistan and the trip ends in Taftan, a Pakistani border town by Iran. During the journey, passengers talk about the future directions of the two countries.

Trails From The East : Pakistan And Afghanistan - A Country Of Two Faces

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
51:54
Tonight’s train journey takes us on a trip through no man’s land between India and Pakistan aboard the Samjautha Express. From Lahore the train continues on to Islamabad and Peshawar, and from there to Kabul, Afghanistan. There the bus and train goes to Quetta, Pakistan and the trip ends in Taftan, a Pakistani border town by Iran. During the journey, passengers talk about the future directions of the two countries.
Tonight's train journey takes us from the border of Bangladesh south through India. India is a fast-changing society, which is trying to maintain its identity. One young traveller talks about his dream to become the manager of an multinational IT firm. Not an unrealistic dream in India, which has become an IT superpower in the past 10 years. India is competing with the world, but at the same time, everyone has strong ties with century old traditions.

Trails From The East: Indian Paradox In The 21st Century (Part 1)

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
50:32
Tonight's train journey takes us from the border of Bangladesh south through India. India is a fast-changing society, which is trying to maintain its identity. One young traveller talks about his dream to become the manager of an multinational IT firm. Not an unrealistic dream in India, which has become an IT superpower in the past 10 years. India is competing with the world, but at the same time, everyone has strong ties with century old traditions.
Tonight's episode chronicles the journey from Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) to Benapole, the border between Bangladesh and India. Outside of the train there are interviews with Burmese political refugees. The trip ends in Bangladesh, a country that has endured famines, natural disasters and widespread poverty.

Trails From The East: Myanmar And Bangladesh

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
52:16
Tonight's episode chronicles the journey from Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) to Benapole, the border between Bangladesh and India. Outside of the train there are interviews with Burmese political refugees. The trip ends in Bangladesh, a country that has endured famines, natural disasters and widespread poverty.
Travelling south from Bangkok towards Malaysia, we meet a transsexual coping with modernity and a Muslim teacher discussing Muslim separatism. Passing the Malaysian border, people on the train talk about former Prime Minister Mahathir's leadership. The train travels through Malacca and Kuala Lumpur to end at the Thai border town, Hat Yai.

Trails From The East : Malaysia - Knowledge Is The Beginning

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
51:23
Travelling south from Bangkok towards Malaysia, we meet a transsexual coping with modernity and a Muslim teacher discussing Muslim separatism. Passing the Malaysian border, people on the train talk about former Prime Minister Mahathir's leadership. The train travels through Malacca and Kuala Lumpur to end at the Thai border town, Hat Yai.
In Thailand everyone seems to be on the train as the city calls. The passengers have stories about the pain of leaving the village and children, and hope for a better future. On the train, a Buddhist monk speaks of travellers having wings and non-travellers having tails. Outside the train there are portraits of a Jewish rabbi and a female Buddhist monk who try to stop time.

Trails From The East : Thailand - The City Calls

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
50:25
In Thailand everyone seems to be on the train as the city calls. The passengers have stories about the pain of leaving the village and children, and hope for a better future. On the train, a Buddhist monk speaks of travellers having wings and non-travellers having tails. Outside the train there are portraits of a Jewish rabbi and a female Buddhist monk who try to stop time.
This episode follows a train journey through Cambodia. It was not that long ago that Cambodia lost a quarter of its citizens under the Pol Pot regime. During this period the railways became dilapidated due to neglect and conflict, but now there is a daily connection between the capital and the Thai border. Along the way, passengers talk about daily survival and the difficult task of coming to terms with the past.

Trails From The East : Cambodia - Country Of Scars

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
49:51
This episode follows a train journey through Cambodia. It was not that long ago that Cambodia lost a quarter of its citizens under the Pol Pot regime. During this period the railways became dilapidated due to neglect and conflict, but now there is a daily connection between the capital and the Thai border. Along the way, passengers talk about daily survival and the difficult task of coming to terms with the past.
A 13-part series that chronicles a train journey from the East to the West, through fast-changing societies, along the birthplaces of five world religions. This episode follows the trip from Hanoi to Saigon on the 'Reunification Express'. The travellers talk about coping with war, hate and forgiveness. The journey ends in Saigon, with a stop at the former Cu Chi battlefield, where tourists can shoot a machine gun for a dollar towards the Cambodian border.

Trails From The East : Vietnam - The Reunification Express

Asia and Australia, History, Geography

Years 7-8, 9-10 Asia and Australia, History, Geography
50:58
A 13-part series that chronicles a train journey from the East to the West, through fast-changing societies, along the birthplaces of five world religions. This episode follows the trip from Hanoi to Saigon on the 'Reunification Express'. The travellers talk about coping with war, hate and forgiveness. The journey ends in Saigon, with a stop at the former Cu Chi battlefield, where tourists can shoot a machine gun for a dollar towards the Cambodian border.

Latest Asia and Australia programs
View All
A British writer and historian explores the most remote parts of China's national monument. He questions peasants and herders, experts and scholars, in a bid to learn how long the Great Wall is.

Trekking the Great Wall

History, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 History, Asia and Australia
45:00
A British writer and historian explores the most remote parts of China's national monument. He questions peasants and herders, experts and scholars, in a bid to learn how long the Great Wall is.
As the Cold War ended and North Korea lost its Soviet protection, Kim Jong-il made extraordinary moves - both legal and not - to insure his lifestyle.

Inside North Korea's Dynasty: Nuclear Family

Modern history, History, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, History, Asia and Australia
46:59
As the Cold War ended and North Korea lost its Soviet protection, Kim Jong-il made extraordinary moves - both legal and not - to insure his lifestyle.
With the death of Kim Jong-il, a new leader rose and the legacy of Kim Jong-un could be the most terrifying and confusing of the modern age.

Inside North Korea's Dynasty: Rocket Man

Modern history, History, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, History, Asia and Australia
47:12
With the death of Kim Jong-il, a new leader rose and the legacy of Kim Jong-un could be the most terrifying and confusing of the modern age.
Each place has its own way of supporting its own inhabitants. China has a vast territory with different climates and cultural traditions, which lead to its different humanistic characters.

Transmitters of Heritage

History, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 History, Asia and Australia
43:39
Each place has its own way of supporting its own inhabitants. China has a vast territory with different climates and cultural traditions, which lead to its different humanistic characters.
Danny Forster travels across China to see how an expansive Internet network and mobile technologies are connecting this 1.3 billion strong nation, and the impact of this level of hyper connectivity.

How China Works: Network Nation

Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia
43:15
Danny Forster travels across China to see how an expansive Internet network and mobile technologies are connecting this 1.3 billion strong nation, and the impact of this level of hyper connectivity.
Track the decline of Kim Il-Sung and the rise of an unlikely successor; his James Bond-loving, propaganda-spouting son, Kim Jong-Il.

Inside North Korea's Dynasty

Modern history, History, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, History, Asia and Australia
47:12
Track the decline of Kim Il-Sung and the rise of an unlikely successor; his James Bond-loving, propaganda-spouting son, Kim Jong-Il.
This is the story of how Kim Il-Sung rose to power, took complete control of his country and made himself a god in the eyes of his people.

Inside North Korea's Dynasty

Modern history, History, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, History, Asia and Australia
47:11
This is the story of how Kim Il-Sung rose to power, took complete control of his country and made himself a god in the eyes of his people.
In the second episode, those that have survived, march on. They must fight their way across the five hundred year old chain bridge over the Dadu, then pass through Tibetan lands, cross the Snow Mountains and endure the harshness of the Songpan Grasslands before finding refuge and finally establish their strength in Yan'an - now known to history as Red Yan'an.

The Long March

Modern history, Asia and Australia, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia, History
50:06
In the second episode, those that have survived, march on. They must fight their way across the five hundred year old chain bridge over the Dadu, then pass through Tibetan lands, cross the Snow Mountains and endure the harshness of the Songpan Grasslands before finding refuge and finally establish their strength in Yan'an - now known to history as Red Yan'an.
'The Great Strategic Shift' - the name that Mao Zedong gave to the march from Jiangxi to Shaanxi in 1934 - 1935 - begins when 80,000 members of the Red Army and their followers march out of the encirclement trap set by the Nationalist forces. The first episode sets up the political situation that made such a trek necessary, and follows the march through the devastating battle at Xiangjiang River and the vital conference at Zunyi which confirmed the emergence of Mao, to the point where what remains of the marchers confront the crossing of the Dadu River.

The Long March

Modern history, Asia and Australia, History

Years 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia, History
50:15
'The Great Strategic Shift' - the name that Mao Zedong gave to the march from Jiangxi to Shaanxi in 1934 - 1935 - begins when 80,000 members of the Red Army and their followers march out of the encirclement trap set by the Nationalist forces. The first episode sets up the political situation that made such a trek necessary, and follows the march through the devastating battle at Xiangjiang River and the vital conference at Zunyi which confirmed the emergence of Mao, to the point where what remains of the marchers confront the crossing of the Dadu River.
By 2022, almost half of the Chinese population will become middle income earners. Host Danny Forster is on a journey to see what happens when half a billion people are in search of a better quality of life.

How China Works: Infrastructure

Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia
43:39
By 2022, almost half of the Chinese population will become middle income earners. Host Danny Forster is on a journey to see what happens when half a billion people are in search of a better quality of life.
Shandong Province is home to China's most famous philosopher, Confucius. Jonathan Clements, historian and expert on Asian culture, hosts this whirlwind adventure that spans nine carefully chosen locations throughout Shandong.

Shandong: Land of Confucius

Geography, History, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, History, Asia and Australia
44:13
Shandong Province is home to China's most famous philosopher, Confucius. Jonathan Clements, historian and expert on Asian culture, hosts this whirlwind adventure that spans nine carefully chosen locations throughout Shandong.
From manmade peaks to breaking scientific frontiers, host Danny Forster investigates China's phenomenal growth as the country embarks on its 13th five year plan, transforming from world manufacturer to world innovator.

How China Works: Lifestyle Revolution

Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia
43:32
From manmade peaks to breaking scientific frontiers, host Danny Forster investigates China's phenomenal growth as the country embarks on its 13th five year plan, transforming from world manufacturer to world innovator.
Seventy years ago, British India was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan. The repercussions of that event last till this day. Through the modern day victims of partition, we explore its legacy.

The Asian Century: Partition of India

Modern history, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia
48:06
Seventy years ago, British India was divided into two countries, India and Pakistan. The repercussions of that event last till this day. Through the modern day victims of partition, we explore its legacy.
Jordan is learning how the tech hub of Shenzhen has taken its 30 years of global manufacturing dominance and turned it into genuine, world leading innovation in hardware and robotics.

Smart China: Start Up Revolutions

Asia and Australia, Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Asia and Australia, Design and technologies
43:49
Jordan is learning how the tech hub of Shenzhen has taken its 30 years of global manufacturing dominance and turned it into genuine, world leading innovation in hardware and robotics.
To some, Ferdinand Marcos was a great Asian leader, but his corrupt and brutal regime of martial law, torture and killings has left scars. In 2016, when he was granted a hero's funeral, he once more divided the Philippines and the questions resurfaced.

The Asian Century: Marcos: The Man and the Myth

Modern history, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia
46:48
To some, Ferdinand Marcos was a great Asian leader, but his corrupt and brutal regime of martial law, torture and killings has left scars. In 2016, when he was granted a hero's funeral, he once more divided the Philippines and the questions resurfaced.
When a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tohoku in 2011, the world watched in stunned horror as a tsunami lay waste to everything in its path. Reconstruct events through the eyes of those who survived.

Witness: Disaster In Japan

Science, Asia and Australia, Earth and environment

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Science, Asia and Australia, Earth and environment
44:38
When a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck Tohoku in 2011, the world watched in stunned horror as a tsunami lay waste to everything in its path. Reconstruct events through the eyes of those who survived.
In episode 1 Jordan is venturing to Beijing to see how world leading universities, daring venture capitalists and government policy is helping to create the 'Silicon Valley' of China in Zhongguancun.

Smart China: Start Up Revolutions

Asia and Australia, Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Asia and Australia, Design and technologies
43:25
In episode 1 Jordan is venturing to Beijing to see how world leading universities, daring venture capitalists and government policy is helping to create the 'Silicon Valley' of China in Zhongguancun.
A leader of debatable legacy, Suharto led Indonesia into a 'golden age' and made the country into one of the most prosperous in Asia. By 1998 though, his regime is widely condemned for its corruption resulting in blood on the streets and his resignation.

The Asian Century: Fall of Suharto

Modern history, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia
45:34
A leader of debatable legacy, Suharto led Indonesia into a 'golden age' and made the country into one of the most prosperous in Asia. By 1998 though, his regime is widely condemned for its corruption resulting in blood on the streets and his resignation.
Chairman Mao lifted himself from poverty to become the founder of the People's Republic of China. His reign resulted in famine, the deaths of millions as well as the destruction of the country's cultural heritage so why is he still worshipped today?

The Asian Century: Death of Mao

Modern history, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Modern history, Asia and Australia
47:49
Chairman Mao lifted himself from poverty to become the founder of the People's Republic of China. His reign resulted in famine, the deaths of millions as well as the destruction of the country's cultural heritage so why is he still worshipped today?
An aerial exploration of China's vast interior, revealing the people who live in some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet.

China From Above: Land of Mountains and Rivers

Geography, Earth and environment, Asia and Australia

Years 7-8, 9-10 Geography, Earth and environment, Asia and Australia
44:05
An aerial exploration of China's vast interior, revealing the people who live in some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet.
Beijing is transforming into a thrusting modern metropolis with buildings and a growing infrastructure to support its huge population.

Hour China: Man Made Marvels: Ancient Beijing

Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia

Years 7-8, 9-10 Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia
43:15
Beijing is transforming into a thrusting modern metropolis with buildings and a growing infrastructure to support its huge population.
Meet the Go Jetters, four explorers on a global adventure. Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.

Go Jetters: Sydney Opera House, Australia

Geography, Asia and Australia

Years 1-2, 3-4 Geography, Asia and Australia
12:13
Meet the Go Jetters, four explorers on a global adventure. Glitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.
After Danny is hospitalised - buckling under the overwhelming pressures of running a business by himself, providing for his family and starting a new relationship - Jenny and Benjamin make discoveries that ensure the family Law will never be the same again.

The Family Law

Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia
22:12
After Danny is hospitalised - buckling under the overwhelming pressures of running a business by himself, providing for his family and starting a new relationship - Jenny and Benjamin make discoveries that ensure the family Law will never be the same again.
After the family car breaks down, Jenny is forced to confront her lack of financial independence, and Benjamin and Melissa come to blows about his commitment to the school play.

The Family Law

Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia
23:05
After the family car breaks down, Jenny is forced to confront her lack of financial independence, and Benjamin and Melissa come to blows about his commitment to the school play.
After Candy and Wayne ask Benjamin to be their 'man of honour', he tasks himself with the job of delivering a perfect wedding. An unexpected gift from Wayne's parents, a property in Mt Isa, sets off a showdown between Candy and Jenny that could jeopardise everything. Wedding included.

The Family Law

Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia

Years 11-12 Media arts, Intercultural understanding, Asia and Australia
34:42
After Candy and Wayne ask Benjamin to be their 'man of honour', he tasks himself with the job of delivering a perfect wedding. An unexpected gift from Wayne's parents, a property in Mt Isa, sets off a showdown between Candy and Jenny that could jeopardise everything. Wedding included.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

help@enhancetv.com.au
EnhanceTV
Support
Legal
Heap | Mobile and Web Analytics
Follow Us
follow enhanceTV on facebook follow enhanceTV on twitter
Loading...