CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modern China's rural revitalization strategy is
crafting a remarkable narrative of transformation across the
countryside, while progressive opening-up policies encourage
foreign visitors to delve deeper into the nation's heartland. On
December 26th, VOC.com.cn premiered
the second season of its acclaimed series, I Am in Rural China. The
show follows Teona Kvartskhava, an international guest, as she
explores the villages of Hunan
Province, offering viewers a firsthand look at the dynamic
implementation of comprehensive rural revitalization. This
captivating series invites a global audience to witness the dawn of
a new era in China's rural
landscapes, showcasing the country's evolving countryside to
viewers worldwide.
Rice field came as the first surprise. Hunan is the largest rice grower and producer
in China. Hunan provides the high-quality and tasty
rice. Teona Kvartskhava, a foreigner hardly feeding on rice, was
tempted to have plenty of it. In Qunle Village, Lixian County,
Changde, she also experienced "Double Rush", which is a
time-honored agricultural event in China. An event that used to call for the
joint efforts of all family members, has now become much easier
thanks to technology.
Departing from Lixian County for the moment, Teona Kvartskhava
embarked on an exciting trip of tastes in Rucheng, Chenzhou, Southern
Hunan. Hunan people are
keen and expert on peppery food and spicy taste dominates the
Hunan cuisine. Hunan is also rich in varieties of peppers.
Jingpo town, a well-known town where spicy food prevails. It is a
producer of red cluster pepper, officially one of the hottest
peppers in China. From the crowded
market, to the red and yellow pepper planting base, and then to the
modern processing pepper workshop, the small cluster pepper strung
up all corners of the town, so that the original ordinary mountain
town has become extraordinarily lively and affluent.
Of course, the "star" of the countryside here is not only
agriculture, but also culture, which has also blossomed in this
ancient land. As the birthplace of papermaking, China has preserved a unique handmade
papermaking technique, which is used to make some "special" papers.
In Shanghong Village, Liuyang, Teona Kvartskhava was lucky to meet
two Chinese masters, who showed her hands-on experiences of "Gushan
Tribute Paper" and "Floral Paper". As the process progresses, the
paper took shape in her hands, as if history and culture were
meeting in front of her eyes, and became the "first paper" in Teona
Kvartskhava's life.
So，What's rural China like?
It's about hospitable peasants, about various agricultural produce,
about profound history and culture, about colorful intangible
cultural heritage. It's like a book telling numerous absorbing
stories. Hopefully Teona Kvartskhava'll be luckier to visit more
villages for their unique interest and charm.
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