Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat

The Foolish Magistrate's New Clothes

Season 1, Episode 6 of 40

Harvest Festival Race - During the special harvest celebration, the Reader of Rules is ashamed that he keeps failing at the games. But the Foolish Magistrate informs him that it's most important that he has fun. Meanwhile, Dongwa cheats when he races Sagwa because he is so determined to win. However, after a heart to heart talk with Nai Nai, he feels badly about not playing fairly and he gives to the prize to Sagwa, the true winner. The Foolish Magistrate's New Robes - Two tailors visit the Foolish Magistrate and claim to make special robes, only invisible to foolish people. Several members of the court look into the sewing room and are surprised to see empty looms. However, for fear of being named foolish, each one falsely reports that he saw beautiful robes. When Sagwa paints an honest portrait of the Foolish Magistrate "dressed in his new robes," the truth comes out and the Foolish Magistrate punishes the tailors for their trick.

Previously Aired

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Time
Channel
2/3/2008
11 a.m.
2/3/2008
9 p.m.
2/9/2008
9 p.m.
11/16/2008
11 a.m.
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