STORY: French blogger explores ancient village in China's Guangdong
SHOOTING TIME: July 20, 2024
DATELINE: July 25, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:45
LOCATION: DONGGUAN, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:

1. various of Nanshe ancient village
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
3. various of Valeria in the ancient village
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
7. various of a workshop
8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
11. various of old photos of Li
12. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
13. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
14. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
15. various of Valeria and Li making a doll
16. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
17. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
18. various of shops in the ancient village
19. SOUNDBITE 13 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
20. various of the annual Chashan Fair
21. SOUNDBITE 14 (English): VALERIA, French blogger

STORYLINE:

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"This is Nanshe ancient village (in) Dongguan, which has a history of more than 800 years. There are more than 250 ancient dwellings and many ancestral halls.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
"There are many beautiful Hanfu dresses here.
So beautiful!
So cute!"

SOUNDBITE 3 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"And it is one of the largest ancient villages of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. How does this formerly neglected traditional village keep up with the times and take on a new look? I am coming here for the answer."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
Master Li, are you there?"

SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
"I'm coming."

SOUNDBITE 6 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"This is Li Cuiwei, who has been engaged in the study of ancient villages since 2008, and worked and lived here for nearly 10 years."

SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
"I came here in 2015 to research Nanshe. At that time, there was no water or electricity in this house."

SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
"Really? It's hard to imagine what it used to be like."

SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese):  LI CUIWEI, Intangible cultural inheritor
"Yes. It's very beautiful now."

SOUNDBITE 10 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"In addition to studying and writing about Nanshe ancient village, she also inherits and innovates the 'Chashan silk clothing clay sculpture.'"

Chashan silk clothing clay sculpting, also known as Chou Yi Deng Gong (the silk-clad doll), is a traditional craft unique to Chashan Town in Dongguan City.

SOUNDBITE 11 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"From clay refining and sculpturing to polishing and makeup, the production process of silk clothing clay sculpture integrates calligraphy, painting, and other techniques, making it extremely valuable artistically. In 2018, 'Chashan silk clothing clay sculpture' was listed as a Guangdong provincial intangible cultural heritage project. Walking on the path of the ancient village, everything is simple and tranquil, but also with hidden abundant vitality."

SOUNDBITE 12 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"Coffee shops, oil painting studios, and guesthouses have been introduced into the ancient village. Li Cuiwei said visitors must not miss the annual Chashan Fair, which symbolizes the prayer for good weather and national peace and prosperity. This fair has a history of more than 500 years."

SOUNDBITE 13 (Chinese): VALERIA, French blogger
"This is the first time I've seen such a lively event."

SOUNDBITE 14 (English): VALERIA, French blogger
"I think the lively atmosphere of the fair reflects the profound cultural heritage here. The ancient architecture hides the secrets of time. The cultural heritage flows continuously, passing down from generation to generation."

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