CGTN Documentary CGTN Documentary
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- 社會與文化
CGTN Documentary, launched in 2011, is the first international documentary television channel to provide global audiences quality documentaries including real-life stories, history, arts and nature. The TV channel is currently available in 129 countries and regions in the world.
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Joining in a Dragon Boat Race
More than two decades ago, the American cycling photographer Peter Crosby completed a 2,000-kilometer journey from Beijing to Hong Kong. On his second expedition in 2021, Crosby finds himself in the small town of Biancheng just in time for the Dragon Boat Festival. Encouraged by some newfound friends, he will undertake the experience of a lifetime: training for the actual dragon boat race.
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
Supervisor: Liu Changying -
A New Look of the Yangtze
In 1994, as American cycling photographer Peter Crosby rode through Badong County in Hubei Province, he came across the Liu family, who offered him their warm hospitality. When he returned 27 years later, he couldn’t miss the opportunity to catch up with his old friends and observe the many changes that have taken place along the Yangtze River since then.
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
Supervisor: Liu Changying -
Every Treasure Tells a Story Black Eggshell Pottery Goblets of Longshan, the 0.2 mm delicacy
Wherever you look, the emergence of culture and civilization has always been heralded by mastery of the art of pottery. But there's something different about the black pottery produced by the Longshan Culture. Check out the fourth episode of the first season of the documentary series "Every Treasure Tells a Story."
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
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Every Treasure Tells a Story Hawk-shaped-Cauldron, masterpiece from 6,000 years ago
Hawk-shaped Cauldron - Masterpiece from 6,000 years ago. Overall, it's a curious composition - cute, noble and severe all at the same time, showing just how exquisite craftsmanship can speak to us, and move us, even after 6,000 years.
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
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Finding Lisa
Yangshuo, in southwest China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was one of the first counties in the country to receive international backpackers and tourists. In 1994, photographer Peter Crosby came across Lisa’s Café here on his cycling trip, and was treated to such warm hospitality by its owner Li Sha. 27 years later, he’s come back, hoping to recapture that fleeting friendship and reminisce on old times.
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
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Every treasure tells a story The Jiahu Bone Flutes, the sound of the New Stone Age
Musician Ding Xiaokui owns a duplicate of the crane bone flute. The original, made between 7,800 and 9,000 years ago, was unearthed at the Jiahu Neolithic Site in central China's Henan Province. It was one of more than 20 such flutes found there in 1986 and 1987. They are the oldest musical instruments ever discovered in China.
Editor: Luo Wen
Operation: Qiu Ruiqi
Producer: Li Xin
Chief Editor: Zhang Wan
Supervisor: Liu Changying