On August 1st, the "Youth City" online experience officer program, an important part of the 7th Global Chinese Life Short Video Competition in Shangyu District of Shaoxing, came to a successful conclusion in Shangyu District of Shaoxing.
The event attracted a lineup of "City Ambassadors" comprising dozens of influencers and international students from Japan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Russia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and other countries. Collaborating with mainstream media outlets including People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China News Network, China.org.cn, China Daily, Chao News, and Yue Niu News, they followed meticulously planned routes to immerse themselves in Shangyu's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and industrial vitality. Through their lenses and words, they captured vivid impressions of this "City of Youth," leaving behind numerous memorable records.
The first stop was the Gabei wild vine base. A bunch of plump and juicy grapes hung on the branches, emitting an attractive fragrance. People walked under the grape vines and picked ripe grapes by hand to experience the fun of picking.
"I grew up in the countryside, so I'm interested in country life," said Diess from Kazakhstan, who was picking as he spoke. "It was a fun experience. The countryside here is different from my hometown, and I want to come back for more."
The Xie Jin's Hometown and Jin Shengxing Studio offer visitors a unique exploration of cinematic artistry intersecting with regional cultural heritage. Here, meticulously recreated classic film sets showcase an architectural ensemble steeped in antiquity, harmoniously blending with vintage props that transport viewers into a world where light and shadow weave together to create timeless narratives.
Ema and Sasha from Morocco took the lead in improvising on stage. Some students changed into qipao, and their posture instantly blended with the scenery of the Republic of China, which was frozen into a picture across time and space.
At Shangpu Ciyuan Cultural Town, participants discovered the joy of crafting celadon ceramics by hand. Under the guidance of instructors, everyone rolled up their sleeves to try shaping the clay. Though initially clumsy, they gradually mastered the techniques through patient coaching, bringing one unique celadon prototype after another to life in their hands.
The Cao Eli 13th Lane Historical and cultural Block allows participants to feel the interplay of ancient and modern lifestyles. Dressed in Hanfu, they walk through the antique streets and experience various activities.
Anna from Russia said, "This is my second time to come to Shaoxing. It was a very interesting experience. I have learned Chinese and Chinese culture in Russia, and I can appreciate the charm of Chinese culture more in daily life after coming to China."
The Hangzhou Bay Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center in Cao'ejiang Economic Development Zone showcased cutting-edge technologies injecting fresh momentum into urban development. At the intelligent robotics exhibition area, various robots with diverse functions skillfully performed tasks like material handling, assembly, and human interaction, eliciting continuous exclamations of amazement.
While listening to the robot's explanation, the volunteers recorded the robot's wonderful performance with their cameras; while the overseas students interacted with the intelligent robot curiously and experienced the convenience and fun brought by technology.
Stepping into the exhibition hall of Songxia Friendship Fenuo Umbrella Industry, visitors are immediately greeted by the innovative fusion of modern design. International students enthusiastically try out the products. When they learned that crafting a simple umbrella from design to finished product involves dozens of processes and incorporates modern technological elements like windproofing and waterproofing, everyone couldn't help but give it a thumbs-up.
The students also experienced coloring umbrellas and drawing their favorite patterns.
The final stop of this immersive experience was set in Jiangnan. The elegant live scenery drew international students to snap photos and capture the light and shadow effects with their phones and cameras. Participants even got hands-on experience with traditional printing techniques, taking home their personalized artworks. Later, they boarded a painted pleasure boat to cruise around the lake, where the scenery along the banks shifted with the waves, creating a unique charm.
Through culturally rich yet interactive arrangements, this event helped creators explore Shangyu's unique blend of tradition and modernity, harmonious integration of natural landscapes and cultural heritage. The "Youth City" Online Influencer Experience Program, a key component of the 7th Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition in Shaoxing's Shangyu District, concluded successfully in Shaoxing on August 1st.
The event attracted a lineup of "City Ambassadors" comprising dozens of influencers and international students from Japan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Russia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and other countries. Collaborating with mainstream media outlets including People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China News Network, China.org.cn, China Daily, Chao News, and Yue Niu News, they followed a meticulously designed exploration route to immerse themselves in Shangyu's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and industrial vitality. Through their lenses and words, they captured vivid impressions of this "City of Youth" in their works.
The first stop was the Gabei wild vine base. A bunch of plump and juicy grapes hung on the branches, emitting an attractive fragrance. People walked under the grape vines and picked ripe grapes by hand to experience the fun of picking.
"I grew up in the countryside, so I'm interested in country life," said Diess from Kazakhstan, who was picking as he spoke. "It was a fun experience. The countryside here is different from my hometown, and I want to come back for more."
The Xie Jin's Hometown and Jin Shengxing Studio offer visitors a unique exploration of cinematic artistry intersecting with regional cultural heritage. Here, meticulously recreated classic film sets showcase an architectural ensemble steeped in history alongside period-appropriate props, creating a magical immersion that transports viewers into the luminous narrative space of cinema.
Ema and Sasha from Morocco took the lead in improvising on stage. Some students changed into qipao, and their posture instantly blended with the scenery of the Republic of China, which was frozen into a picture across time and space.
At Shangpu Ciyuan Cultural Town, participants discovered the joy of crafting celadon ceramics by hand. Under the guidance of instructors, everyone rolled up their sleeves to try shaping the clay. Though initially clumsy, they gradually mastered the techniques through patient coaching, bringing one unique celadon prototype after another to life in their hands.
The Cao Eli 13th Lane Historical and cultural Block allows participants to feel the interplay of ancient and modern lifestyles. Dressed in Hanfu, they walk through the antique streets and experience various activities.
Anna from Russia said, "This is my second time to come to Shaoxing. It was a very interesting experience. I have learned Chinese and Chinese culture in Russia, but after coming to China, I can feel the charm of Chinese culture more in daily life."
The Hangzhou Bay Embodied Intelligence Innovation Center in Cao'ejiang Economic Development Zone showcased cutting-edge technologies injecting fresh momentum into urban development. At the intelligent robotics exhibition area, various robots with diverse functions skillfully performed tasks like material handling, assembly, and human interaction, eliciting waves of amazement from visitors.
While listening to the robot's explanation, the volunteers recorded the robot's wonderful performance with their cameras; while the overseas students interacted with the intelligent robot curiously and experienced the convenience and fun brought by technology.
Stepping into the exhibition hall of Songxia Friendship Fenuo Umbrella Co., Ltd., visitors are immediately captivated by the innovative fusion of modern design. International students enthusiastically try out various products. When learning that crafting a simple umbrella involves dozens of production steps and incorporates cutting-edge technologies like windproofing and waterproofing, they all give it a thumbs-up.
The students also experienced coloring umbrellas and drawing their favorite patterns on them.
The final stop of this immersive experience was set in Jiangnan. The elegant live scenery drew international students to snap photos and capture the light and shadow effects with their phones and cameras. Participants even got hands-on experience with traditional printing techniques, taking home their personalized artworks. Later, they boarded a painted pleasure boat to cruise around the lake, where the changing waters revealed picturesque landscapes along both banks, creating a unique charm.
Through culturally rich and interactive arrangements, this event helped creators uncover Shangyu's unique character – where tradition coexists with modernity, landscapes harmonize with cultural heritage, and local culture blends with global influences. It produced a diverse portfolio of high-quality works including photography, writing, and short videos. The short video entries generated during the event will directly compete in the Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition, showcasing Shangyu's vibrant practices in urban-rural integration and its comprehensive efforts to build a "Youth City".
The Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant lives of overseas Chinese communities, documenting China's evolving development, and promoting the global dissemination of Chinese stories through dynamic visual storytelling. Since its inaugural edition in 2019, the competition has attracted participants from over 40 countries and regions. The Shangyu District of Shaoxing City has officially launched the 7th Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition submission campaign on July 4, with entries open until September 30,2025. Participants are encouraged to create works that align with the "City of Youth" theme, welcoming submissions from around the world.
An official from the Publicity Department of Shangyu District Committee stated that Shangyu, an ancient county with a youthful district, boasts profound cultural heritage, thriving industries, and vibrant vitality. The Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition serves as an international platform for showcasing urban image. We aim to promote Shangyu's youthful vibe, global flair, and futuristic vibe as a "City of Youth" to the nation and worldwide through this platform. This initiative seeks to help more people discover, visit, and fall in love with Shangyu, ultimately enhancing its global reputation and appeal.
The unique ethos of "integrating local and international elements" has cultivated a diverse portfolio of high-quality works encompassing photography, writing, short videos, and more. During the event, short video entries will compete in the Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Contest, showcasing Shangyu's integrated urban-industrial development and its dynamic efforts to build a "Youth City" through comprehensive practices.
The Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant lives of overseas Chinese communities, documenting China's evolving development, and promoting the global dissemination of Chinese stories through dynamic visual storytelling. Since its inaugural edition in 2019, the competition has attracted participants from over 40 countries and regions. The Shangyu District of Shaoxing City has officially launched the 7th Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition submission campaign on July 4, with entries open until September 30,2025. Participants are encouraged to create works that align with the theme of "City of Youth", welcoming submissions from around the world.
An official from the Publicity Department of Shangyu District Committee stated that Shangyu, an ancient county with a youthful district, boasts profound cultural heritage, thriving industries, and vibrant vitality. The Global Chinese Lifestyle Short Video Competition serves as an international platform for showcasing urban image. We aim to promote Shangyu's "Youthful City" identity—characterized by youthful energy, global appeal, and forward-looking vision—to the nation and worldwide through this platform. This initiative seeks to help more people discover, visit, and fall in love with Shangyu, ultimately enhancing its global reputation and recognition.
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