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The Fujian Media Group recently released a series of short videos themed “Fu Culture to the World.” These videos aim to showcase the unique landscapes, local customs, and traditional culture of Pingtan through the distinct perspectives of international students living in Fujian and media reporters. While promoting Pingtan’s cultural and tourism brand, the series also seeks to introduce the world to Pingtan’s unique “Fu” culture, building a bridge for cultural dissemination and exchange between China and other countries.
Pingtan Island, located in China’s Fujian Province, is known for its picturesque scenery and rich tourism resources. It boasts not only enchanting island views but also a wealth of traditional culture. To better showcase Pingtan’s “Fu” culture to the world and further the development of Pingtan as an international tourism island, the Media Center of Technology Culture & Sports of Fujian Media Group and the Tourism,culture and sports bureau of Pingtan comprehensive pilot zone  organized the “Fu Culture to the World—Fu Culture Short Video Exploration Series.” International students and media reporters were invited to explore Pingtan and experience the island’s romantic vitality and cultural charm. This short video series is a genuine record of their visit to Pingtan.
On Pingtan, a treasure island located on the eastern coast of Fujian, there are not only picturesque blue seas and golden beaches but also an array of mouthwatering delicacies, particularly renowned for its fresh and sweet seafood. Entering Pingtan feels like stepping into a unique culinary paradise. During this “Fu” culture exploration trip, Bai Guang, a Moroccan international student from Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade, took on the challenge of using the local Pingtan dialect to embark on a flavorful journey.
With the help of his friends,Ait Lahcen mohamed tried ordering food in the Pingtan dialect and successfully tasted renowned local seafood such as octopus, bread crabs, shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, and oysters. This novel experience not only allowed him to savor delightful flavors but also deepened his understanding of Pingtan’s unique food culture.
The “Fu Culture to the World” Short Video Series, through international students seeing and experiencing Pingtan, present Chinese “Fu” culture to the world, enrich the pathways for Chinese cultural dissemination, and establish “Fu” culture as a bridge for cultural communication between China and the world.
Click the following links to watch other short videos of this series:
One Ocean, One Home:
https://twitter.com/HolaFujian/status/1805505079119856034
Happiness reflected by Lights on both sides of the Taiwan Strait:
https://twitter.com/HolaFujian/status/1802620786370617563
This is Pingtan:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=7987416967992948
Chinese Romance:
https://twitter.com/HolaFujian/status/1805844326079144333
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