The Ancient City of Nanjing Harvests a Group of "Generation Z" Foreign Youth "Fans" History | Nanjing | Generation Z
The towering city walls, quaint old streets, long history, and interesting legends make Nanjing full of the unique charm bestowed by time; The busy port, bustling commercial district, towering skyscrapers, and rapid development give it a vibrant modern urban atmosphere. When five foreign youth participating in the "Generation Z" Portrait of China online interactive activity approached this millennium old city, they inevitably quickly became its "little fans".
Young bloggers from all over the world take photos on the Ming City Wall Trail in Nanjing. Nanjing Radio and Television Group
The "Chinese Culture Classroom" on the City Wall
For young Chinese people, the term "time travel" is very familiar. And foreign young bloggers also experienced the "sense of time travel" of "thousands of years at a glance" on the walls of Nanjing.
Listening to the historical anecdotes and legends mentioned by the commentator, foreign young bloggers occasionally exclaim in amazement. "If there is really Shen Wansan's cornucopia, we can put a lot of delicious food into it, so that there will be more delicious food", the Russian youth Klim, who has a special liking for Huaiyang Cuisine, raised his eyebrows and said that his "food" speech caused a burst of laughter among his partners, but they also agreed. After all, which "foreigner" can resist the charm of Chinese cuisine?
Young bloggers from various countries visit the Nanjing City Wall Museum. Photo by Su Yiyu
A city brick made by a craftsman who signed "Andy Lau" hundreds of years ago has also sparked a desire for exploration. Foreign young people are searching for treasures to study the inscriptions on each brick and see if they can find another craftsman who shares the same name as celebrities.
Feeling the strong defense of the ancient city walls, the "Chinese Idiom Classroom" also began teaching unconsciously. Catching turtles in a jar, closing the door and beating the dog, being merciful but not commanding troops, being easy to defend but difficult to attack, having unpredictable military situations, and dancing upon hearing the chicken... The reporter patiently explained to the foreign youth the meanings of some idioms spoken by the interpreter, while considering whether to leave them a few Chinese homework pieces.
You can feel history and modernity anytime, anywhere
The ancient costumes and Hanfu that can be seen everywhere on the streets of Laomen East and Confucius Temple have also amazed foreign young bloggers. Especially during a night tour of the Qinhuai River, young blogger Matu from Equatorial Guinea excitedly greeted the actors dressed in ancient costumes on the shore, saying, "This job is great! I want to submit a resume to join them." Matu was obviously not satisfied with just looking, he wanted to experience the life of "ancient talents and beauties" firsthand.
The busy modern industrial zone along the Yangtze River makes young bloggers from all over the world feel the "speed" of Nanjing as the economic engine of the Yangtze River Delta ". Nanjing Radio and Television Group
When his companions were "addicted" to the historical accumulation and traces of time in the ancient city, the young Turkmen Erqir's gaze also turned to the distant high-rise buildings and rapidly developing new areas. He also remembered the modern port he saw when he first arrived in Nanjing and the giant ship about to sail. "They can feel both ancient and modern anytime, anywhere, and the people living here are very happy."
"We still need to continue learning Chinese culture"
In the "World Literature Living Room" in Nanjing, Bangladeshi youth Meng Hao saw the names of his familiar Chinese literary classics, such as "Thousand Character Classic" and "Dream of the Red Chamber". He also admitted that his Chinese proficiency and cultural accumulation make it "difficult" to read Chinese classical literature and he still needs to continue learning.
Young bloggers from various countries recite ancient poems under the guidance of guides. Photo by Jing Yuxin
The attraction of ancient Chinese poetry to foreign friends is beyond doubt. Under the guidance of the guide, the young people recited the ancient poem "Wuyi Lane" in unison, glimpsing the "fragments" of Nanjing's ancient city history from the lines of the poem. "A very short word can express a lot of meaning," Salvadoran young man Josson found Chinese ancient poetry particularly interesting. For Chinese poets, the most admired and beloved among young people is undoubtedly the "Poet Immortal" Li Bai. "He's so famous," said Matu, a young man from Equatorial Guinea.
Walking by the Xuanwu Lake, Ma Tu sighed, "This place is so suitable for life." Meng Hao, who has been to Nanjing for the second time, still yearns for the scenery and cuisine here. "I also want to introduce more friends to Nanjing." The ancient city of Nanjing is attracting waves of young international figures to come and explore.
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