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Russian expat explores ancient waterside village in China's Guangdong

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STORY: Russian expat explores ancient waterside village in China's Guangdong
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2025
DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2025
LENGTH: 00:02:11
LOCATION: DONGGUAN, China
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Russian expat exploring an ancient waterside village in China's Guangdong
2. SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
4. SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
6. SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City

STORYLINE:

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"What a lovely day! Hello everyone, I am Sasha. Today, we are going to explore Yongqing Village in Daojiao Town, a gorgeous ancient water town in Dongguan."
"Welcome our travel guide. Hey, Xiaowei."

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee 
"Hello, Sasha."

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"It's very beautiful and comfortable here."

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
"I'm glad you like it here. Extending from the village committee to Fuhua Road, we created a 'beautiful courtyard' demonstration zone, integrating child-friendly and family education elements, decorating the street with plants and cultural paintings. There are five beautiful courtyards, small businesses and many photo spots."

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"Wow, how nice! I heard that there is a place in the village called 'chi you tian pu.' That sounds really special!"

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
"Yes! Let's go there and taste some local desserts."

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"Let's go."

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
"It's actually a dessert shop in Yongqing Village. It used to be the site of a soy sauce factory. Today, the owner has turned it into a beautifully designed courtyard, full of stories and brimming with new life."

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU XIAOWEI, Staff member of local village committee
"The beautifully designed courtyard also brings business opportunities. The shop provides all kinds of tea, desserts and snacks, so that the guests can enjoy the food while appreciating the view. There are many visitors every day."

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"So yummy!"

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"Yongqing Village, as we call it in Chinese 'shui xiang wen hua' (water town culture), naturally has beautiful scenery related to water. Now we are continuing to explore Yongqing Village on this beautiful boat."

SOUNDBITE (English): SASHA, English teacher at Hanlin Experimental School in Dongguan City
"Yongqing Village is a vibrant place where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water town, try its cuisine, and experience its culture.
This is 'Xiao Jiangnan (little Jiangnan region)' that belongs to the Dongguan people. Yongqing Village is waiting for you!"

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

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