STORY: "Shared village" revitalizes in SW China
SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 6, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:31
LOCATION: GUIYANG, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Puti Village
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU QILONG, First Secretary of the village Party committee
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU QILONG, First Secretary of the village Party committee
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE CHAOXIA, Shop owner in Puti
5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHEN ZHENGWEI, Person-in-charge of the young maker team
6. various of the Puti Village

STORYLINE:

Nestled on the Guizhou border with Yunnan Province in southwest China, Puti is an ancient village resided by the Buyi ethnic group with a history of over 200 years.

Despite its unique cultural heritage and scenic beauty, it was little known due to its remote location and poor infrastructure.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HU QILONG, First Secretary of the village Party committee
"Since 2022, we have carried out restoration and reconstruction in the village. We've also upgraded the road and enhanced the living environment. The village's infrastructure is now basically complete, and the entire village has been revitalized, showing a new appearance with its ancient charm."

In 2023, the model of "shared village" was integrated into Puti's rural revitalization.

Recruited by the village cooperative, young people and internet influencers who join in the rural development are exempted from rent and provided with food and housing, injecting vitality into the aging village.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU QILONG, First Secretary of the village Party committee
"Through a period of trial operations, many tourists and internet influencers have visited the village. We've conducted various promotional activities including livestreams, which have boosted the sales of our local products."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE CHAOXIA, Shop owner in Puti
"I learned about it online and came over to inquire. They let us in and provided a place to stay, addressing all our concerns about accommodation."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHEN ZHENGWEI, Person-in-charge of the young maker team
"Through livestreamings, we have gradually attracted a lot of people who love rural life. Some tourists come to experience rural life, and some people may just come here to find some opportunities for development." 

Thanks to the efforts, Puti has welcomed over 30,000 visitors this year, with a tourism revenue exceeding 600,000 yuan (about 82,380 U.S. dollars).

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