Huangpu ancient villages documentary premieres tonight

The documentary Charming Ancient Villages is scheduled to premiere on CCTV-4, the Chinese International Channel of CCTV, on Jan 9 at 10 pm.

The film follows university student Yang Ying, new media journalist Wang Yi, and food enthusiast Chen Xiaonan as they step into the ancient villages of Huangpu district, experiencing its historical and cultural charm while exploring cultural heritage and innovative development.

Huangpu, with a history spanning thousands of years, is the birthplace of the Maritime Silk Road and one of the birthplaces of the modern democratic revolution in China. The Guangzhou Development District also began here.

Since its construction, the South China Sea Temple has been an essential site for sea worship by successive dynasties, witnessing the prosperity and changes of the commercial capital over the centuries.

Wenchong Lion Dance Team. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhpfb]

The Boluodan Temple in Miaotou village is adorned with Boluos (one of China's four great sea gods) everywhere. The Song Dynasty (960-1279)-style water wedding in Lubu village has become a popular spot for young people to visit. The ancient ancestral hall in Wenchong village showcases the determination of the young lion dancers to promote the lion dance culture. Liantang village explores turning lotus culture into a lotus industry, and Shenjing village displays a cultural fusion of East and West.

Liantang village. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhpfb]

Every inch of land is imbued with the imprint of history; every scene contains cultural stories, where tradition intertwines with modernity, and history reflects reality, weaving vivid cultural tapestries.

Shenjing tower. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhpfb]

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