STORY: Russian travel blogger experiences Chinese culture in Nanjing
DATELINE: July 4, 2023
LENGTH: 00:03:00
LOCATION: NANJING, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Nanjing South Railway Station
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
3. various of Xuanwu Lake
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
5. various of East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and a tourist
8. various of street views in Nanjing
9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
10. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter

STORYLINE:

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
"Hi, Mark.
Hello.
Welcome to Nanjing.
Finally I'm here again.
It's been 27 years already.
I feel so excited."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
"Are you still familiar with this site? It's Xuanwu Lake. It seems that this is the spot where you once took a picture."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
"Here we are at the second stop.
It's East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block.
This is a place which embodies the historical culture of southern Nanjing.
I can't wait!
Is it a local specialty?
No, it is actually an intangible cultural heritage.
I got it. This is my first try to make this sugar figurine.
Even though I visited China for so many times, I've never experienced it before.
Very interesting. I think it is even harder than learning Chinese."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and a tourist
"Is it traditional Chinese clothing Hanfu that you're wearing?
What I am wearing today is in the style of Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420). At that time, the clothes are made of such tulle. You can see the big sleeves, so it is more convenient for you to walk around."

SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
"Wherever you go in China, you will always try local snacks, right?
Kind of. It's necessary to know the local cuisine culture, which is actually a window for you to know more about this city."

SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): MARK, Russian travel blogger and YANG JINGWEN, Xinhua reporter
"Time flies. Actually I really want to ask you a question. When did you begin to love China and the Chinese culture and why?
Before that, I should say today is perfect. Actually when I was 12, I began to experience Chinese culture.
When I practiced Kung Fu, I began to show great interest in Chinese culture. Then I went to college. I'd never regret, not even for a second, for choosing to study the Chinese language and Chinese culture, and serving as a 'messenger of friendship' between China and Russia. I think it is necessary for me to pass on the positive energy, and introduce China to Russians so that they can know more about Chinese culture. My dear Chinese friends, welcome to Russia."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanjing, China.
(XHTV)