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-Festivals. Lively celebrations. | 0:00:02 | 0:00:05 | |
-A feast of colours... | 0:00:07 | 0:00:09 | |
-..sounds and delicious foods... | 0:00:09 | 0:00:12 | |
-..to celebrate -the key moments of life. | 0:00:13 | 0:00:17 | |
-Birth, death and marriage. | 0:00:17 | 0:00:20 | |
-In this episode, -we're celebrating birth. | 0:00:22 | 0:00:25 | |
-The birth of a new year in China. | 0:00:25 | 0:00:29 | |
-The Spring Festival sees the streets -awash with colour and decorations. | 0:00:30 | 0:00:36 | |
-But the heart of the Spring Festival -is in the home... | 0:00:36 | 0:00:40 | |
-..as people come together -to celebrate family unity. | 0:00:41 | 0:00:45 | |
-China itself and Chinese people -all over the world... | 0:00:48 | 0:00:52 | |
-..celebrate this significant event -in their lives. | 0:00:52 | 0:00:56 | |
-The birth of the New Year. | 0:00:56 | 0:00:58 | |
-It's time to give thanks, -to welcome a new period... | 0:00:58 | 0:01:02 | |
-..and to prepare -for a prosperous and happy future. | 0:01:02 | 0:01:06 | |
-China's economic boom -is developing at speed. | 0:01:16 | 0:01:20 | |
-It is happening quicker -in the cities. | 0:01:20 | 0:01:23 | |
-Since the turn of the millennium... | 0:01:24 | 0:01:26 | |
-..the capital's population -has increased by eight million... | 0:01:27 | 0:01:31 | |
-..to create the second-largest city -in the world. | 0:01:31 | 0:01:35 | |
-Beijing is an astounding city. | 0:01:35 | 0:01:37 | |
-It's home to 20 million people... | 0:01:38 | 0:01:40 | |
-..and an increasing number -of shiny modern skyscrapers. | 0:01:40 | 0:01:45 | |
-But it's not just the economy -that's changing. | 0:01:45 | 0:01:49 | |
-Society is too. | 0:01:49 | 0:01:50 | |
-However, that doesn't mean that its -customs must completely disappear. | 0:01:50 | 0:01:55 | |
-Here in China, -New Year celebrations... | 0:01:56 | 0:01:59 | |
-..provide an opportunity to see -culture moving with the times. | 0:01:59 | 0:02:03 | |
-It's a striking contrast -between the old and the new. | 0:02:03 | 0:02:07 | |
-Chinese society and unique customs -have gradually developed... | 0:02:12 | 0:02:16 | |
-..over thousands of years. | 0:02:17 | 0:02:19 | |
-But over the past -quarter of a century... | 0:02:21 | 0:02:24 | |
-..life in Beijing now resembles life -in any other modern city. | 0:02:24 | 0:02:28 | |
-Personally, I think it's sad -that shiny skyscrapers... | 0:02:29 | 0:02:33 | |
-..that are almost clinical... | 0:02:34 | 0:02:36 | |
-..are replacing old communities. | 0:02:37 | 0:02:39 | |
-But around some street corners... | 0:02:39 | 0:02:42 | |
-..you'll find -the original heart of the city... | 0:02:42 | 0:02:44 | |
-..such as this beautiful building, -for example. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:48 | |
-It was once -part of the Emperor's palace. | 0:02:48 | 0:02:52 | |
-It's the only -original building left. | 0:02:52 | 0:02:55 | |
-Although Beijing -has been transformed... | 0:03:00 | 0:03:03 | |
-..many of society's old customs -have survived. | 0:03:03 | 0:03:07 | |
-The Chinese calendar, for example... | 0:03:10 | 0:03:12 | |
-..which follows the moon's cycle -as well as the sun's. | 0:03:13 | 0:03:17 | |
-Every year -begins on the second new moon... | 0:03:17 | 0:03:20 | |
-..following -the shortest day of the year. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:23 | |
-The 12 zodiac signs... | 0:03:23 | 0:03:25 | |
-..represent the Chinese calendar's -12-year cycle. | 0:03:25 | 0:03:28 | |
-This is the Year of the Horse. | 0:03:31 | 0:03:32 | |
-Reminders are everywhere! | 0:03:33 | 0:03:34 | |
-The boom -is changing the face of China. | 0:03:35 | 0:03:38 | |
-Chinese culture is shifting towards -the patterns of global consumerism. | 0:03:38 | 0:03:43 | |
-There's less room -for China's old ways... | 0:03:44 | 0:03:46 | |
-..amid all the steel and concrete. | 0:03:47 | 0:03:49 | |
-However, -or perhaps because of that... | 0:03:49 | 0:03:54 | |
-..celebrating the New Year -is an important way... | 0:03:54 | 0:03:57 | |
-..of keeping contact -with the country's heritage. | 0:03:58 | 0:04:01 | |
-I'll spend time with two -modern families in Beijing... | 0:04:01 | 0:04:07 | |
-..to discover why this celebration -has remained so strong. | 0:04:07 | 0:04:11 | |
-One family's way of life -has been transformed... | 0:04:11 | 0:04:14 | |
-..after they established -a successful business... | 0:04:15 | 0:04:18 | |
-..while the other family -represent the lives... | 0:04:18 | 0:04:22 | |
-..of the new professional class... | 0:04:22 | 0:04:25 | |
-..which retains the customs -of this special festival. | 0:04:25 | 0:04:29 | |
-It's 24 hours before -the Chinese New Year's Eve... | 0:04:33 | 0:04:36 | |
-..and business is booming. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:38 | |
-Jian Jun and Dou Jing -are a married couple in their 30s. | 0:04:39 | 0:04:42 | |
-They've invited their family -to spend the New Year at their home. | 0:04:43 | 0:04:47 | |
-I met them while they were busy -with their preparations. | 0:04:47 | 0:04:52 | |
-We're used to buying a decorative -tree to celebrate Christmas. | 0:04:52 | 0:04:56 | |
-Here, they pick a citrus tree... | 0:04:56 | 0:05:00 | |
-..with golden fruit -symbolizing prosperity and money. | 0:05:00 | 0:05:03 | |
-Thank you. Xiexie. | 0:05:04 | 0:05:06 | |
-But these fruits are to decorate -the home and shouldn't be eaten! | 0:05:06 | 0:05:11 | |
-They aren't ripe yet. They're sour. | 0:05:15 | 0:05:17 | |
-They smell so sweet. | 0:05:17 | 0:05:20 | |
-The flower markets are a hive -of activity at this time of year... | 0:05:27 | 0:05:32 | |
-..because much of the produce -on sale has its own significance. | 0:05:32 | 0:05:36 | |
-Fruit blossom is a sign -of fertility following winter. | 0:05:36 | 0:05:41 | |
-Orchids are the flowers of spring. | 0:05:41 | 0:05:44 | |
-I love gardening. | 0:05:44 | 0:05:47 | |
-If there were markets like this -back home, I'd spend a fortune. | 0:05:47 | 0:05:52 | |
-But what I really want to know is... | 0:05:52 | 0:05:55 | |
-..how on earth do they -get these plants and flowers... | 0:05:55 | 0:05:59 | |
-..to look so perfect -in sub-zero temperatures? | 0:05:59 | 0:06:03 | |
-Next, they choose paper decorations -to hang around the home. | 0:06:03 | 0:06:08 | |
-In the past, -paper cutting skills were common. | 0:06:09 | 0:06:12 | |
-Each family would make symbols -to attract good fortune. | 0:06:13 | 0:06:16 | |
-But like the majority of women -in Beijing nowadays... | 0:06:17 | 0:06:21 | |
-..Dou Jing will focus -on making a New Year's Eve feast. | 0:06:21 | 0:06:25 | |
-For Jian Jun, -the holiday will be a break... | 0:06:25 | 0:06:28 | |
-..from the construction industry. | 0:06:28 | 0:06:30 | |
-He's conscious that not everyone -will be as fortunate. | 0:06:31 | 0:06:34 | |
-It's a tough situation for those -people who have to keep working. | 0:06:35 | 0:06:39 | |
-After all, everybody -should have time off for New Year. | 0:06:39 | 0:06:45 | |
-Those who have to work through -this time of rest... | 0:06:46 | 0:06:50 | |
-..feel sad that they won't be able -to spend time with their families. | 0:06:50 | 0:06:55 | |
-The family's happiness -is very important here. | 0:06:55 | 0:07:00 | |
-In China, they say that eating well -is a way of ensuring that. | 0:07:00 | 0:07:05 | |
-Feasting is an integral part -of the Spring Festival. | 0:07:05 | 0:07:08 | |
-A traditional market is the best -place to see all the delicacies. | 0:07:10 | 0:07:14 | |
-Vegetables and fresh meat... | 0:07:15 | 0:07:18 | |
-..including this minced pork, which -is prepared in the traditional way. | 0:07:18 | 0:07:23 | |
-Every other part of the pig -is for sale too. | 0:07:23 | 0:07:27 | |
-Even in times of plenty, -almost nothing is wasted. | 0:07:29 | 0:07:34 | |
-The country has been through -hard times in its history. | 0:07:36 | 0:07:39 | |
-All kinds of ingredients -were used to make meals. | 0:07:40 | 0:07:43 | |
-As a result, an interesting -culinary tradition developed... | 0:07:44 | 0:07:47 | |
-..from the wide range -of food available. | 0:07:48 | 0:07:50 | |
-But this is the kind of shop... | 0:07:56 | 0:07:58 | |
-..where Beijing's wealthy families -like to spend their money. | 0:07:58 | 0:08:03 | |
-Wang Lu and her husband, -Zhao Shi Jie, have done well... | 0:08:03 | 0:08:07 | |
-..from high-end clothing exports. | 0:08:07 | 0:08:10 | |
-Their son, Zhao Wei Xuan, -is home from boarding school. | 0:08:11 | 0:08:15 | |
-Their standard of living reflects -that of Beijing's nouveau riche. | 0:08:15 | 0:08:19 | |
-I'd be comfortable shopping here -without an interpreter. | 0:08:24 | 0:08:28 | |
-There are -international brands here... | 0:08:28 | 0:08:32 | |
-..and English signs everywhere. | 0:08:32 | 0:08:34 | |
-I might as well be -in any shop in Britain. | 0:08:35 | 0:08:37 | |
-There are as many, if not more, -Western products on the shelves. | 0:08:39 | 0:08:44 | |
-With many items -individually wrapped in plastic... | 0:08:44 | 0:08:48 | |
-..there's no sign -of the past's frugal times. | 0:08:48 | 0:08:51 | |
-Wang Lu has seen big changes -in the way she celebrates New Year. | 0:08:51 | 0:08:56 | |
-I like the Spring Festival. | 0:08:56 | 0:08:59 | |
-When I was small, we weren't very -wealthy but new clothes were bought. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:06 | |
-We ate nicer food than normal. | 0:09:07 | 0:09:11 | |
-So, from a young age, -I really liked this holiday. | 0:09:11 | 0:09:16 | |
-I remember lanterns because we lived -around a courtyard, or in hutongs. | 0:09:19 | 0:09:25 | |
-People live in apartments now -and lanterns are rare. | 0:09:25 | 0:09:30 | |
-Before, we would share food with -our neighbours or drop in to chat. | 0:09:30 | 0:09:34 | |
-That doesn't happen -in modern buildings. | 0:09:34 | 0:09:37 | |
-You are just celebrating -with your own family. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:41 | |
-Preparations obviously bring back -happy memories of past celebrations. | 0:09:41 | 0:09:46 | |
-People have had time -to consider how life has changed. | 0:09:47 | 0:09:51 | |
-Buying fireworks -brings back memories for Shi Jie. | 0:09:51 | 0:09:55 | |
-When I was young, we had -firecrackers that came on a string. | 0:09:57 | 0:10:02 | |
-In Beijing, there's a type of large -firecracker that lasts a long time. | 0:10:03 | 0:10:08 | |
-You'd be reluctant to set -one firecracker off at a time... | 0:10:08 | 0:10:12 | |
-..so you separated them. | 0:10:13 | 0:10:14 | |
-The sound of firecrackers has -welcomed the New Year for centuries. | 0:10:15 | 0:10:19 | |
-They've also warded off -evil spirits. | 0:10:19 | 0:10:22 | |
-These days, there are all kinds -of rockets and fireworks... | 0:10:22 | 0:10:26 | |
-..to attract good fortune... | 0:10:26 | 0:10:29 | |
-..after the spirits are banished. | 0:10:29 | 0:10:32 | |
-This is called Fortune Of Plenty, -this is Happiness For The Family.... | 0:10:33 | 0:10:37 | |
-..this is Fertility. | 0:10:37 | 0:10:39 | |
-It's an expensive way -of seeing in the New Year. | 0:10:39 | 0:10:42 | |
-A few of the boxes cost more than -a worker would earn in a month... | 0:10:43 | 0:10:47 | |
-..in some parts of China. | 0:10:47 | 0:10:49 | |
-We couldn't afford -many firecrackers. | 0:10:51 | 0:10:53 | |
-Separating them -meant they lasted longer. | 0:10:53 | 0:10:56 | |
-I still like firecrackers. | 0:10:56 | 0:10:59 | |
-The sound of firecrackers sees off -the old year and welcomes the new. | 0:10:59 | 0:11:06 | |
-But in the country -where fireworks were invented... | 0:11:07 | 0:11:10 | |
-..there are restrictions -on their use nowadays. | 0:11:11 | 0:11:14 | |
-The explosive arrival -of the New Year... | 0:11:14 | 0:11:17 | |
-..is in danger of losing -some of its spark. | 0:11:17 | 0:11:21 | |
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-The speed of change in China -is hard to comprehend. | 0:11:24 | 0:11:28 | |
-One way of gauging -how life has changed... | 0:11:31 | 0:11:34 | |
-..is by seeing all the travel -that happens at this time of year. | 0:11:35 | 0:11:39 | |
-China's young people -have moved to the cities. | 0:11:39 | 0:11:43 | |
-During the festival, when families -come together to celebrate... | 0:11:43 | 0:11:47 | |
-..millions travel home -to see their parents. | 0:11:47 | 0:11:51 | |
-As the Chinese New Year -approaches... | 0:11:51 | 0:11:55 | |
-..we see, according to some... | 0:11:55 | 0:11:58 | |
-..the biggest mass migration -in the world. | 0:11:58 | 0:12:02 | |
-During the days -leading up to the New Year... | 0:12:04 | 0:12:07 | |
-..the number of people -using this train station... | 0:12:07 | 0:12:11 | |
-..swells to 200,000 travellers -each day. | 0:12:11 | 0:12:14 | |
-Although the authorities lay on -hundreds of additional trains... | 0:12:14 | 0:12:19 | |
-..those tickets are like gold dust. | 0:12:19 | 0:12:22 | |
-Not everyone will get one... | 0:12:22 | 0:12:24 | |
-..but for those -who are actually on the train... | 0:12:24 | 0:12:28 | |
-..they may have to stand -for up to 30 hours. | 0:12:28 | 0:12:31 | |
-And that's only one train station. | 0:12:31 | 0:12:34 | |
-Across the length and breadth -of China, they estimate... | 0:12:34 | 0:12:39 | |
-..more than 250m -train journeys are made... | 0:12:39 | 0:12:42 | |
-..and 3.5 billion passenger trips. | 0:12:46 | 0:12:48 | |
-Wang Lu, Shi Jie and Wei Xuan -are back in their luxury apartment. | 0:12:54 | 0:12:59 | |
-During the cold -and dry winter months... | 0:12:59 | 0:13:02 | |
-..it's always summertime -in the artificial flower beds... | 0:13:03 | 0:13:07 | |
-..a stone's throw -from Beijing's business centre. | 0:13:07 | 0:13:11 | |
-But there's nothing false... | 0:13:11 | 0:13:13 | |
-..about their commitment -to their New Year celebrations. | 0:13:13 | 0:13:17 | |
-Many of their business associates -have travelled far and wide... | 0:13:18 | 0:13:22 | |
-..to be with their relatives. | 0:13:22 | 0:13:24 | |
-That makes it easier -for those who are left. | 0:13:25 | 0:13:28 | |
-Before the 20th day -of the lunar month... | 0:13:28 | 0:13:31 | |
-..Beijing -was full of traffic jams. | 0:13:32 | 0:13:35 | |
-Now the traffic flows freely. Why? -Because migrant workers have left. | 0:13:35 | 0:13:40 | |
-They've gone home to their families -for the biggest Chinese celebration. | 0:13:40 | 0:13:46 | |
-But it's difficult getting train -tickets during the Spring Festival. | 0:13:46 | 0:13:51 | |
-This festival is close to -our hearts, it's at our root... | 0:13:52 | 0:14:00 | |
-..and it's not going to change, -not at all. | 0:14:00 | 0:14:03 | |
-While Wang Lu is confident -the festival won't change... | 0:14:03 | 0:14:09 | |
-..there's no doubt -that China is rapidly modernizing. | 0:14:09 | 0:14:13 | |
-That became obvious -during the 2008 Olympic Games. | 0:14:13 | 0:14:17 | |
-By building -the famous Bird's Nest stadium.... | 0:14:20 | 0:14:25 | |
-..China showed the world it was -a creative and ambitious country... | 0:14:25 | 0:14:29 | |
-..that plays a prominent role -in modern global culture. | 0:14:30 | 0:14:34 | |
-But during the Spring Festival... | 0:14:42 | 0:14:44 | |
-..ancient traditions -come to the fore. | 0:14:45 | 0:14:47 | |
-In Wang Lu -and Shi Jie's apartment... | 0:14:54 | 0:14:57 | |
-..they're cleaning the house -to attract good fortune. | 0:14:57 | 0:15:01 | |
-The family's maid -has gone home over the holidays... | 0:15:01 | 0:15:05 | |
-..but even if she were here, Lu and -Shi Jie would still get stuck in... | 0:15:06 | 0:15:10 | |
-..and help her clean. | 0:15:10 | 0:15:12 | |
-We say, -out with the old, in with the new. | 0:15:12 | 0:15:15 | |
-It's like clearing away the bad luck -from the previous year... | 0:15:16 | 0:15:20 | |
-..so that you can meet -a new year fully refreshed. | 0:15:20 | 0:15:24 | |
-Getting rid of the bad luck -from the Year of the Snake... | 0:15:24 | 0:15:27 | |
-..to welcome the Year of the Horse. | 0:15:27 | 0:15:30 | |
-That's the general idea, at least. | 0:15:30 | 0:15:33 | |
-After finishing their shop, -Jian Jung and Dou Jing come home... | 0:15:36 | 0:15:41 | |
-..to prepare -for the night's celebrations. | 0:15:41 | 0:15:44 | |
-But their three-year-old son Run Run -has other plans. | 0:15:46 | 0:15:50 | |
-China's family life -is nothing like the image... | 0:15:52 | 0:15:55 | |
-..of the draconian life they led... | 0:15:55 | 0:15:58 | |
-..under Mao Tse-tung's regime -50 years ago. | 0:15:58 | 0:16:01 | |
-There's more freedom to have fun. | 0:16:04 | 0:16:07 | |
-But there's still a strong emphasis -on family and social responsibility. | 0:16:10 | 0:16:16 | |
-Festivals in China -aren't an excuse to relax. | 0:16:16 | 0:16:20 | |
-Before the arrival of New Year... | 0:16:20 | 0:16:22 | |
-..it's imperative -that families clean their homes... | 0:16:23 | 0:16:26 | |
-..to get rid any bad luck. | 0:16:26 | 0:16:28 | |
-On New Year's Eve, they put away -the cleaning equipment... | 0:16:29 | 0:16:33 | |
-..to ensure -the good luck isn't swept away. | 0:16:33 | 0:16:36 | |
-Run Run doesn't yet realize -that by joining in the cleaning... | 0:16:36 | 0:16:41 | |
-..he's following a tradition -that has lasted centuries. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:45 | |
-But in modern China, -men help with the chores too! | 0:16:45 | 0:16:50 | |
-Meanwhile, -Jian Jun's family arrives... | 0:16:52 | 0:16:56 | |
-..in time to lend a helping hand. | 0:16:56 | 0:16:59 | |
-With the red decorations, -the flowers and citrus tree... | 0:17:02 | 0:17:07 | |
-..the modern apartment takes on -a more traditional Chinese look. | 0:17:07 | 0:17:12 | |
-Fun and games follow -when presents are exchanged. | 0:17:14 | 0:17:18 | |
-In the old days, -coins were threaded on red string. | 0:17:23 | 0:17:27 | |
-That was the present given -to younger members of the family. | 0:17:28 | 0:17:32 | |
-Nowadays, paper money -is sealed in a red envelope. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:35 | |
-I wish everyone good fortune. | 0:17:37 | 0:17:43 | |
-May treasures fill the home. | 0:17:45 | 0:17:47 | |
-This is a New Year's custom... | 0:17:48 | 0:17:50 | |
-..when they give -younger family members a cash gift. | 0:17:50 | 0:17:54 | |
-Good luck messages -are written on the envelopes... | 0:17:54 | 0:17:58 | |
-..wishing them good health -and good fortune. | 0:17:58 | 0:18:01 | |
-I think it's a wonderful custom. | 0:18:02 | 0:18:05 | |
-We hang the envelopes -on the citrus tree for good luck. | 0:18:07 | 0:18:11 | |
-The word for orange has the same -sound as the word for luck... | 0:18:11 | 0:18:15 | |
-..so next year -our wishes will come true. | 0:18:16 | 0:18:18 | |
-The significance of colours plays -a prominent part in festivities. | 0:18:20 | 0:18:25 | |
-I'm now taking part -in another interesting custom... | 0:18:25 | 0:18:29 | |
-..which happens across China -at this time of year. | 0:18:29 | 0:18:32 | |
-I'm going to buy red underwear. | 0:18:33 | 0:18:35 | |
-You've obviously noticed -that red is a significant colour... | 0:18:35 | 0:18:39 | |
-..for the Chinese. | 0:18:39 | 0:18:41 | |
-It signifies power, -wealth and good luck. | 0:18:42 | 0:18:45 | |
-Run Run's grandfather -celebrates his birthday... | 0:18:46 | 0:18:49 | |
-..during the Year of the Horse... | 0:18:50 | 0:18:52 | |
-..so we're -going to buy him red pants. | 0:18:52 | 0:18:55 | |
-When the Year of the Horse arrives, -evil spirits will target people... | 0:18:55 | 0:19:00 | |
-..born under -the sign of the horse... | 0:19:01 | 0:19:03 | |
-..so one in every 12 of China's -vast population is in trouble! | 0:19:04 | 0:19:09 | |
-The solution -is to wear big red pants... | 0:19:11 | 0:19:14 | |
-..a vest or any red item of clothing -that's in contact with the skin. | 0:19:15 | 0:19:19 | |
-Jian Jung and his brother -have bought a vest and long johns... | 0:19:21 | 0:19:25 | |
-..to ensure their father is safe -throughout the Year of the Horse. | 0:19:25 | 0:19:30 | |
-Everyone I've met... | 0:19:30 | 0:19:32 | |
-..insists that they don't -take it seriously, but who knows? | 0:19:32 | 0:19:37 | |
-I should say I believe, in any case, -we're already accustomed to it. | 0:19:37 | 0:19:44 | |
-Whoever is in the year of their -zodiac, you give them a red belt... | 0:19:45 | 0:19:49 | |
-..red underwear -or red socks as a gift. | 0:19:49 | 0:19:53 | |
-That way, you always -feel reassured in your heart. | 0:19:53 | 0:19:58 | |
-Whatever people choose to wear -for New Year... | 0:20:08 | 0:20:12 | |
-..the main focus on New Year's Eve -is the family feast. | 0:20:12 | 0:20:16 | |
-Lu and Shi Jie's family -go to dine at a posh restaurant. | 0:20:20 | 0:20:24 | |
-Dining out is popular among those... | 0:20:24 | 0:20:26 | |
-..who have prospered -from the economic boom. | 0:20:27 | 0:20:30 | |
-In a private dining room, there are -many toasts and clinking of glasses. | 0:20:32 | 0:20:37 | |
-To mark the end -of one period in their lives... | 0:20:37 | 0:20:41 | |
-..and the beginning of another. | 0:20:41 | 0:20:44 | |
-With a busy business to maintain... | 0:20:44 | 0:20:47 | |
-..and with their sons away -at boarding school... | 0:20:48 | 0:20:51 | |
-..it's rare that three generations -of the same family get together. | 0:20:51 | 0:20:56 | |
-Wang Lu's parents -are obviously enjoying themselves. | 0:20:56 | 0:20:59 | |
-We look forward to it. | 0:21:02 | 0:21:04 | |
-A couple of old people like us look -forward to this annual reunion. | 0:21:04 | 0:21:08 | |
-All our children are with us -to celebrate the New Year... | 0:21:08 | 0:21:12 | |
-..and we're in good health, -so they're happy too. | 0:21:12 | 0:21:16 | |
-At Jian Jun and Dou Jing's house, -the cooking's almost over. | 0:21:16 | 0:21:21 | |
-Plate after plate -of delicious treats. | 0:21:22 | 0:21:25 | |
-The food prepared for the Spring -Festival is down to personal taste. | 0:21:29 | 0:21:34 | |
-Menus vary from home to home. | 0:21:34 | 0:21:37 | |
-These are apples. | 0:21:39 | 0:21:41 | |
-These are apples covered in sugar. | 0:21:41 | 0:21:44 | |
-I know I'll enjoy eating these. | 0:21:44 | 0:21:47 | |
-A fish course -must be included in the feast. | 0:21:47 | 0:21:51 | |
-Because it's lucky, -we have fish every New Year's Eve. | 0:21:55 | 0:21:59 | |
-The word for fish sounds similar -to the word for abundance... | 0:21:59 | 0:22:03 | |
-..so it means we will -want for nothing next year. | 0:22:03 | 0:22:06 | |
-With an emphasis on abundance... | 0:22:07 | 0:22:09 | |
-..they prepare a wok full of -the biggest prawns I've ever seen. | 0:22:09 | 0:22:14 | |
-While the food's being prepared... | 0:22:14 | 0:22:17 | |
-..Jian Jun relaxes. | 0:22:17 | 0:22:19 | |
-This is a rare break from his job -in the construction industry. | 0:22:20 | 0:22:24 | |
-Since Dou Jing -also works as a teacher... | 0:22:25 | 0:22:27 | |
-..she seizes the opportunity -to pull her husband's leg... | 0:22:27 | 0:22:31 | |
-..by explaining why men don't cook. | 0:22:32 | 0:22:34 | |
-Men are busy working -throughout the year, making money. | 0:22:36 | 0:22:41 | |
-So when celebrating -the New Year... | 0:22:41 | 0:22:44 | |
-..it's traditional to look after -the men of the house... | 0:22:44 | 0:22:48 | |
-..after all that physical labour! | 0:22:48 | 0:22:51 | |
-Do you think I explained it OK, -darling husband? | 0:22:51 | 0:22:54 | |
-Why am I feeding -this idle Beijinger? | 0:22:54 | 0:22:59 | |
-No, you should say -this family is an exception! | 0:23:01 | 0:23:04 | |
-So you're not to do any housework? -Come and take these to the table! | 0:23:04 | 0:23:09 | |
-After all the preparation, the -celebrations are about to begin... | 0:23:16 | 0:23:21 | |
-..as the family -gathers around the table. | 0:23:22 | 0:23:26 | |
-It's time for Jian Jun's father, -the head of the family... | 0:23:26 | 0:23:30 | |
-..to say a few words. | 0:23:30 | 0:23:32 | |
-The Spring Festival is an old -custom that involves the family... | 0:23:33 | 0:23:37 | |
-..so family ties -are what count tonight. | 0:23:38 | 0:23:43 | |
-I'm grateful that our two sons -and daughters-in-law... | 0:23:44 | 0:23:47 | |
-..show such respect -to their parents. | 0:23:48 | 0:23:50 | |
-I'd like to raise a toast now. | 0:23:50 | 0:23:53 | |
-I'm happy -we're all together tonight. | 0:23:53 | 0:23:57 | |
-I wish the best of health -and happiness to everyone. | 0:23:58 | 0:24:01 | |
-I hope the Year of the Horse -will bring prosperity to you all. | 0:24:01 | 0:24:06 | |
-Cheers! | 0:24:06 | 0:24:09 | |
-That's the focus -of this special festival. | 0:24:16 | 0:24:19 | |
-Acknowledging -the importance of family... | 0:24:19 | 0:24:22 | |
-..and sharing hopes for the future. | 0:24:22 | 0:24:25 | |
-As I enjoy the warm welcome -and share an unforgettable feast... | 0:24:25 | 0:24:29 | |
-..I feel very lucky to be part -of a celebration that's vital... | 0:24:29 | 0:24:33 | |
-..to the Chinese way of life. | 0:24:34 | 0:24:36 | |
-Xiexie for the welcome. | 0:24:36 | 0:24:38 | |
-In Welsh, we say iechyd da. | 0:24:39 | 0:24:41 | |
-Iechyd da. | 0:24:42 | 0:24:44 | |
-Iechyd da. | 0:24:45 | 0:24:47 | |
-Xiexie. -Thank you very much for the welcome. | 0:24:50 | 0:24:53 | |
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-New Year's Eve is the first night -of the Spring Festival in China. | 0:24:59 | 0:25:03 | |
-Across the country, -people have made every effort... | 0:25:04 | 0:25:07 | |
-..to be with their families -for the New Year. | 0:25:07 | 0:25:12 | |
-It's a custom -that's more than 3,000 years old. | 0:25:12 | 0:25:15 | |
-This year, on the eve -of the Year of the Horse... | 0:25:16 | 0:25:19 | |
-..families are celebrating. | 0:25:19 | 0:25:21 | |
-The nouveau riche -in posh restaurants... | 0:25:21 | 0:25:24 | |
-..while the majority -follow a more traditional way... | 0:25:25 | 0:25:28 | |
-..of sharing food at home. | 0:25:29 | 0:25:31 | |
-After the main course, -it's time to exchange gifts. | 0:25:33 | 0:25:38 | |
-At Jian Jun and Dou Jing's home... | 0:25:38 | 0:25:40 | |
-..the grandfather, who was born -under the sign of the horse... | 0:25:40 | 0:25:45 | |
-..is given lucky underwear. | 0:25:45 | 0:25:47 | |
-Afterwards, it's Run Run's turn... | 0:25:47 | 0:25:50 | |
-..to receive the traditional -red envelopes containing money. | 0:25:50 | 0:25:54 | |
-Everyone's looking forward -to a grateful kiss! | 0:25:54 | 0:25:58 | |
-Back at the restaurant, -they follow the same ritual... | 0:26:12 | 0:26:16 | |
-..but they're late -preparing the red envelopes. | 0:26:17 | 0:26:20 | |
-Though the order of celebration -is different here... | 0:26:21 | 0:26:25 | |
-..the grandchildren -politely wait until they get home... | 0:26:25 | 0:26:29 | |
-..to open the envelopes. | 0:26:29 | 0:26:31 | |
-Wang Lu and Shi Jie's family -see each other fairly regularly. | 0:26:34 | 0:26:38 | |
-But for an increasing number -of China's families... | 0:26:39 | 0:26:42 | |
-..the New Year is the only -opportunity to get together. | 0:26:42 | 0:26:45 | |
-That highlights -the importance of the night. | 0:26:46 | 0:26:49 | |
-Nowadays, many people from rural -areas travel to the city to work. | 0:26:50 | 0:26:56 | |
-They make every effort to go home. | 0:26:56 | 0:27:00 | |
-No matter what, -they return home for a full month. | 0:27:00 | 0:27:05 | |
-So everyone, family and friends, -are happy during our annual reunion. | 0:27:05 | 0:27:15 | |
-After the feast comes more cooking -in the run-up to midnight. | 0:27:17 | 0:27:22 | |
-Another traditional custom -is the preparation of dumplings. | 0:27:22 | 0:27:26 | |
-In this part of northern China, -they prepare jiaozi. | 0:27:27 | 0:27:30 | |
-Right, I get it. | 0:27:31 | 0:27:33 | |
-It's hard enough -just pronouncing the name... | 0:27:34 | 0:27:37 | |
-..but filling -the pastry with meat and veg... | 0:27:37 | 0:27:40 | |
-..is even more difficult. | 0:27:40 | 0:27:43 | |
-OK, OK. | 0:27:44 | 0:27:46 | |
-Sorry. | 0:27:46 | 0:27:47 | |
-I'm not the only one -making a hash of things. | 0:27:48 | 0:27:51 | |
-Back in -Wang Lu's parents' house.... | 0:27:52 | 0:27:56 | |
-..her father isn't impressed -by the women's technique. | 0:27:56 | 0:28:00 | |
-Letting him do it himself -is probably the best solution! | 0:28:06 | 0:28:10 | |
-The word jiaozi is similar -to the word for paper money. | 0:28:13 | 0:28:17 | |
-Serving them -is believed to bring prosperity. | 0:28:17 | 0:28:20 | |
-There's an extra boost -to the bank account... | 0:28:20 | 0:28:24 | |
-..since coins -are hidden in some of them! | 0:28:24 | 0:28:27 | |
-After an unsuccessful attempt -at making jiaozi with Dou Jing... | 0:28:30 | 0:28:34 | |
-..I went to sample -those made by Wang Lu's parents. | 0:28:34 | 0:28:38 | |
-I'm waiting patiently for the feast. | 0:28:41 | 0:28:43 | |
-Very nice! | 0:28:48 | 0:28:50 | |
-Wang Lu's father... | 0:28:51 | 0:28:53 | |
-..is obviously a master. | 0:28:53 | 0:28:55 | |
-As I tuck into -the second meal of the night... | 0:28:55 | 0:28:58 | |
-..I had hoped I'd mastered -the art of using chopsticks. | 0:28:59 | 0:29:03 | |
-But obviously I hadn't! | 0:29:03 | 0:29:05 | |
-Is it that obvious? Xiexie. | 0:29:07 | 0:29:10 | |
-With midnight approaching, families -prepare to welcome the New Year. | 0:29:17 | 0:29:21 | |
-Millions of families will sit -in front of the television... | 0:29:24 | 0:29:28 | |
-..while millions of others, like -Dou Jing, will prepare fireworks... | 0:29:29 | 0:29:33 | |
-..to celebrate the arrival -of the Year of the Horse. | 0:29:33 | 0:29:37 | |
-What a welcome! | 0:29:53 | 0:29:55 | |
-The suburban streets are alight. | 0:29:56 | 0:29:58 | |
-The sound of the fireworks squeal -between the high-rise apartments. | 0:29:59 | 0:30:04 | |
-This is incredible. | 0:30:04 | 0:30:06 | |
-I've never seen or heard fireworks -like these before. | 0:30:06 | 0:30:10 | |
-The atmosphere is electric -and the sound is deafening! | 0:30:10 | 0:30:15 | |
-As for the smoke, I don't know -how long that'll take to clear. | 0:30:15 | 0:30:19 | |
-As everyone has fun in the light -of the fireworks and sparklers... | 0:30:21 | 0:30:26 | |
-..it's hard to believe there are -fewer fireworks these days. | 0:30:27 | 0:30:30 | |
-Beijing's authorities have urged -people not to go overboard... | 0:30:31 | 0:30:35 | |
-..in order -to protect the environment. | 0:30:35 | 0:30:37 | |
-The smoke and the gases -linger in the air for days. | 0:30:40 | 0:30:44 | |
-For some years prior to 2005... | 0:30:44 | 0:30:46 | |
-..there was -a complete ban on fireworks. | 0:30:47 | 0:30:50 | |
-The Spring Festival wasn't the same -when the firework ban was in force. | 0:30:52 | 0:30:57 | |
-To some extent, I agree that -fireworks cause air pollution. | 0:30:58 | 0:31:04 | |
-So now, -because of the restriction... | 0:31:04 | 0:31:07 | |
-..we must let off only enough to add -to the atmosphere of the festival. | 0:31:07 | 0:31:14 | |
-If this is a relatively quiet -fireworks display... | 0:31:15 | 0:31:19 | |
-..what was it like -before the restriction? | 0:31:19 | 0:31:22 | |
-Overnight, more than 1,500 -metric tonnes of smoky ashes... | 0:31:25 | 0:31:30 | |
-..have landed on Beijing's streets. | 0:31:30 | 0:31:33 | |
-Before the sun rises, 39,000 workers -begin the thankless task... | 0:31:33 | 0:31:38 | |
-..of clearing up the debris. | 0:31:38 | 0:31:40 | |
-They're tired -before they've even started! | 0:31:41 | 0:31:44 | |
-Far from the bustling streets -is a quiet celebration... | 0:31:47 | 0:31:51 | |
-..in one of the city's hospitals. | 0:31:51 | 0:31:54 | |
-On the first day -of the Spring Festival... | 0:31:54 | 0:31:57 | |
-..the festival of new life, -parents dote on their babies... | 0:31:57 | 0:32:00 | |
-..who have been born in the early -hours of the Year of the Horse. | 0:32:01 | 0:32:05 | |
-One baby is attracting -more attention than the others. | 0:32:08 | 0:32:11 | |
-And here she is, -the first baby of the year... | 0:32:12 | 0:32:15 | |
-..born at this hospital. | 0:32:16 | 0:32:18 | |
-Isn't she beautiful? | 0:32:18 | 0:32:20 | |
-For the rest of her life, she'll -be associated with the horse sign. | 0:32:20 | 0:32:25 | |
-As it happens, both parents were -born in the Year of the Horse too. | 0:32:25 | 0:32:29 | |
-With China changing -at such a pace... | 0:32:30 | 0:32:33 | |
-..I wonder what kind of New Year's -celebrations she'll celebrate... | 0:32:34 | 0:32:38 | |
-..when she's older? | 0:32:38 | 0:32:40 | |
-Congratulations. She's beautiful. | 0:32:40 | 0:32:43 | |
-It's possible -some things won't change... | 0:32:47 | 0:32:50 | |
-..because visiting Beijing's temples -on the first day of New Year... | 0:32:50 | 0:32:54 | |
-..is still a popular ritual. | 0:32:54 | 0:32:57 | |
-Here, they flock -to the wonderful Lama Temple... | 0:33:03 | 0:33:07 | |
-..to ask for Buddha's blessing. | 0:33:08 | 0:33:10 | |
-There are 100,000 here today. | 0:33:12 | 0:33:14 | |
-The place is full of people walking -from one altar to the other... | 0:33:15 | 0:33:19 | |
-..with their hands together -in prayer. | 0:33:19 | 0:33:22 | |
-This ritual has surprised me because -we're in a Communist country... | 0:33:22 | 0:33:27 | |
-..where people have lived -under a secular regime. | 0:33:27 | 0:33:30 | |
-But it's obvious that -ancient traditions and customs... | 0:33:31 | 0:33:35 | |
-..are still as strong today. | 0:33:35 | 0:33:37 | |
-At the creation of the People's -Republic of China is 1949... | 0:33:37 | 0:33:43 | |
-..religion was banned -and many temples destroyed. | 0:33:43 | 0:33:48 | |
-In 1980, restrictions were relaxed. | 0:33:49 | 0:33:52 | |
-However, as a result of the ban... | 0:33:52 | 0:33:55 | |
-..only a quarter -of China's population... | 0:33:55 | 0:33:57 | |
-..worship the five -officially-recognized religions. | 0:33:58 | 0:34:02 | |
-Buddhism is by far -the most popular religion... | 0:34:06 | 0:34:09 | |
-..especially among young -urban professionals. | 0:34:09 | 0:34:14 | |
-Growing up, I was influenced -by elder family members. | 0:34:17 | 0:34:20 | |
-Our house had a shrine where we'd -burn incense and pray to Buddha. | 0:34:21 | 0:34:26 | |
-When I was young, -after I started primary school... | 0:34:27 | 0:34:31 | |
-..I went to the Lama Temple to burn -incense with my elder relatives. | 0:34:31 | 0:34:37 | |
-As a Buddhist, -I believe we are immortal. | 0:34:44 | 0:34:50 | |
-Our souls are immortal. The body -changes but the soul lives on. | 0:34:50 | 0:34:59 | |
-A person's soul doesn't die... | 0:34:59 | 0:35:04 | |
-..unlike the body, -which only lasts for this lifetime. | 0:35:04 | 0:35:08 | |
-Today, there's a sense -that China's soul... | 0:35:09 | 0:35:13 | |
-..is something that will continue... | 0:35:13 | 0:35:16 | |
-..although China's form -is changing. | 0:35:17 | 0:35:19 | |
-But new wealth -creates higher expectations... | 0:35:20 | 0:35:25 | |
-..which could possibly undermine -the values of family life in China. | 0:35:25 | 0:35:30 | |
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-Chinese New Year's Day is the first -of three days of official holidays. | 0:35:40 | 0:35:45 | |
-Most of the country's offices -and businesses are closed. | 0:35:45 | 0:35:49 | |
-It's an ideal time for traditional -fairs that last for two weeks. | 0:35:49 | 0:35:54 | |
-It's also an opportunity -to spend time with friends... | 0:35:54 | 0:35:58 | |
-..and enjoy one of the festival's -activities - mah-jong. | 0:35:58 | 0:36:02 | |
-The authorities banned the game for -a while but it's popular once again. | 0:36:02 | 0:36:07 | |
-Mah-jong is similar... | 0:36:07 | 0:36:10 | |
-..to the card game Rummy. | 0:36:11 | 0:36:15 | |
-You must have a run of three numbers -or three patterns. | 0:36:15 | 0:36:19 | |
-I have to put this one down. | 0:36:20 | 0:36:23 | |
-It's a good way -of getting to know people. | 0:36:35 | 0:36:38 | |
-They say it's possible to scrutinize -a person's character by playing. | 0:36:38 | 0:36:44 | |
-Businessmen and potential in-laws -use the game before offering work... | 0:36:44 | 0:36:48 | |
-..or accepting a person -into the family! | 0:36:49 | 0:36:52 | |
-Thank you. Xiexie. | 0:37:02 | 0:37:04 | |
-More traditional entertainment next -in one of the Spring Festival fairs. | 0:37:09 | 0:37:14 | |
-This is called -the Earth Temple Fair... | 0:37:14 | 0:37:18 | |
-..which is full of crafts, -food and old-fashioned stalls. | 0:37:18 | 0:37:22 | |
-Each year -during the Spring Festival... | 0:37:26 | 0:37:29 | |
-..the Temple Fair is full of stalls. | 0:37:29 | 0:37:33 | |
-There are culinary specialities... | 0:37:34 | 0:37:38 | |
-..and folk customs -from all parts of China. | 0:37:38 | 0:37:43 | |
-It's like getting the opportunity -to travel through the whole country. | 0:37:43 | 0:37:48 | |
-For Jian Jun and Dou Jing... | 0:37:50 | 0:37:52 | |
-..it's a chance to introduce Run Run -to the fun they had as children... | 0:37:52 | 0:37:57 | |
-..before life took over. | 0:37:57 | 0:37:59 | |
-There are strange things to see... | 0:38:02 | 0:38:04 | |
-..such as the art of sculpting -animals from hot sugar... | 0:38:05 | 0:38:09 | |
-..and the ancient folk show of -Layang Pian, where the audience... | 0:38:10 | 0:38:14 | |
-..peeks into a large box -full of theatrical pictures... | 0:38:14 | 0:38:18 | |
-..while a narrator -relates the story. | 0:38:19 | 0:38:22 | |
-This was China's -medieval form of television! | 0:38:22 | 0:38:26 | |
-Children like to know what life -was like when we were young... | 0:38:30 | 0:38:33 | |
-..or when their grandparents -were young. | 0:38:33 | 0:38:37 | |
-They ask such questions as... | 0:38:38 | 0:38:40 | |
-.."What was it like? -Did you have iPads?" | 0:38:40 | 0:38:44 | |
-It's important to educate them and -help them appreciate their heritage. | 0:38:44 | 0:38:51 | |
-A different kind of fair has drawn -Wang Lu, Shi Jie and Wei Xuan. | 0:38:54 | 0:38:58 | |
-Beijing's World Fair... | 0:38:58 | 0:39:00 | |
-..is a mixture of Disneyland -and Barry Island funfair! | 0:39:01 | 0:39:05 | |
-It feels as if -the entire city's here today. | 0:39:06 | 0:39:09 | |
-There's no room to turn! | 0:39:09 | 0:39:11 | |
-Some worry about -the durability of the economy... | 0:39:17 | 0:39:20 | |
-..and its influence -on global culture... | 0:39:20 | 0:39:23 | |
-..but when you come here, -to this World Fair... | 0:39:23 | 0:39:26 | |
-..you realize -that external influences... | 0:39:26 | 0:39:29 | |
-..are affecting the lives -of people here in Beijing. | 0:39:29 | 0:39:33 | |
-There's no harm in a little fun -at the fair - in Barry or Beijing. | 0:39:33 | 0:39:37 | |
-Shi Jie is confident -that China's unique customs... | 0:39:38 | 0:39:43 | |
-..can co-exist -with international influences. | 0:39:43 | 0:39:46 | |
-The mix of Chinese -and Western cultures... | 0:39:48 | 0:39:51 | |
-..will still be around -a century from now. | 0:39:51 | 0:39:55 | |
-Being brought up in Chinese homes... | 0:39:55 | 0:39:57 | |
-..they will still be immersed -in the country's culture. | 0:39:58 | 0:40:01 | |
-Back home, -there's something familiar... | 0:40:03 | 0:40:06 | |
-..about the way the family -spends the rest of the afternoon. | 0:40:06 | 0:40:11 | |
-Wei Xuan is on his computer... | 0:40:11 | 0:40:13 | |
-..contacting friends. | 0:40:13 | 0:40:16 | |
-Shi Jie is keeping an eye -on the business... | 0:40:16 | 0:40:19 | |
-..and Wang Lu is taking it easy. | 0:40:21 | 0:40:23 | |
-The quiet time is a chance -to consider the differences... | 0:40:24 | 0:40:29 | |
-..between the Chinese outlook and -the Western outlook on the world. | 0:40:29 | 0:40:34 | |
-A few days ago, I watched -Phantom Of The Opera again... | 0:40:34 | 0:40:41 | |
-..and a few months ago, I saw the -latest version of Les Miserables. | 0:40:41 | 0:40:48 | |
-Whatever form these Western musicals -take, the central theme is love. | 0:40:48 | 0:40:54 | |
-This aspect is probably better -than the way we'd express it. | 0:40:54 | 0:40:58 | |
-I mean, in the past, we focused -on the form rather than the soul. | 0:41:02 | 0:41:10 | |
-As I chatted with Wang Lu, she -mentioned China's formality again... | 0:41:11 | 0:41:16 | |
-..and how it has led -her husband and herself... | 0:41:17 | 0:41:20 | |
-..to consider sending their son -overseas to broaden his horizons. | 0:41:21 | 0:41:25 | |
-These days in China, -we have exam-oriented education. | 0:41:26 | 0:41:32 | |
-It's good -because it builds knowledge... | 0:41:32 | 0:41:39 | |
-..but the system doesn't place -enough emphasis on creativity. | 0:41:39 | 0:41:43 | |
-Neither does it allow children to -develop vital skills for themselves. | 0:41:43 | 0:41:48 | |
-The type of skills they'll need -as they take their place in society. | 0:41:48 | 0:41:54 | |
-So, I want my son to study in China -until GCSE level... | 0:41:54 | 0:41:58 | |
-..and then I want him -to be educated abroad. | 0:41:58 | 0:42:02 | |
-Shi Jie also sees the advantages -of being educated abroad. | 0:42:02 | 0:42:06 | |
-But he realizes -that it could mean... | 0:42:06 | 0:42:09 | |
-..that Wei Xuan creates a future -for himself outside China. | 0:42:09 | 0:42:14 | |
-I didn't go overseas -when I was young... | 0:42:14 | 0:42:17 | |
-..but I want my children -to have that opportunity. | 0:42:18 | 0:42:23 | |
-If my son prefers life abroad, -then he's free to choose his future. | 0:42:23 | 0:42:29 | |
-It's an interesting subject. | 0:42:31 | 0:42:33 | |
-The Chinese take great pride -in their close families... | 0:42:33 | 0:42:37 | |
-..yet parents today urge their -children to leave the country... | 0:42:38 | 0:42:42 | |
-..for a better education. | 0:42:42 | 0:42:44 | |
-They sacrifice the chance -to be with their children... | 0:42:44 | 0:42:47 | |
-..in order to secure -a more prosperous future for them. | 0:42:48 | 0:42:51 | |
-But the families I've met -are confident... | 0:42:52 | 0:42:54 | |
-..that this situation -won't destroy their family unit. | 0:42:55 | 0:42:59 | |
-After a day -of strange experiences... | 0:43:03 | 0:43:06 | |
-..Run Run is exhausted. | 0:43:06 | 0:43:08 | |
-For his parents, the visit to the -fair has prompted a discussion... | 0:43:08 | 0:43:12 | |
-..about their society's -heritage and values. | 0:43:13 | 0:43:16 | |
-There's no doubt -about what's most important. | 0:43:16 | 0:43:19 | |
-Family ties are most important. | 0:43:20 | 0:43:22 | |
-Honouring parents -is integral to that. | 0:43:22 | 0:43:25 | |
-The younger generation -must respect their elders. | 0:43:25 | 0:43:29 | |
-This is the most important aspect... | 0:43:29 | 0:43:32 | |
-..that we must pass down -to our children. | 0:43:32 | 0:43:35 | |
-Dou Jing agrees... | 0:43:36 | 0:43:39 | |
-..but interesting differences arise -when discussing the future... | 0:43:40 | 0:43:45 | |
-..and Run Run's place in the world. | 0:43:45 | 0:43:48 | |
-I have high expectations for my son. | 0:43:49 | 0:43:52 | |
-Our hope is that he will be -educated in China until he's 16... | 0:43:53 | 0:43:58 | |
-..and then be educated -at a good school in America... | 0:43:58 | 0:44:01 | |
-..before attending -one of its best universities. | 0:44:01 | 0:44:04 | |
-Our biggest hope is that -his academic achievements... | 0:44:05 | 0:44:09 | |
-..will shape his character... | 0:44:10 | 0:44:12 | |
-..and his future. | 0:44:12 | 0:44:15 | |
-That's your hope, not mine! | 0:44:18 | 0:44:21 | |
-It's more important to me -that my son is healthy and happy. | 0:44:27 | 0:44:32 | |
-Whatever a person studies -and whatever his achievements... | 0:44:32 | 0:44:36 | |
-..I believe there's a place -for everybody in society. | 0:44:36 | 0:44:41 | |
-If he doesn't do well at school, -there's a place out there for him. | 0:44:41 | 0:44:47 | |
-It's not the same for boys. | 0:44:49 | 0:44:51 | |
-They have responsibilities -to consider. | 0:44:51 | 0:44:53 | |
-A good education is essential. | 0:44:53 | 0:44:55 | |
-Only then will he be able to face -the responsibilities of the future. | 0:44:55 | 0:45:01 | |
-I think he should enjoy -whatever he chooses to do. | 0:45:02 | 0:45:09 | |
-He has to be happy -and enjoy what he does... | 0:45:10 | 0:45:14 | |
-..because it'll be easier for him -to do well and reach his potential. | 0:45:14 | 0:45:19 | |
-Despite their differences... | 0:45:19 | 0:45:23 | |
-..this loving family agrees... | 0:45:23 | 0:45:26 | |
-..that the Spring Festival -family celebration will continue... | 0:45:26 | 0:45:30 | |
-..and perhaps -its importance will grow... | 0:45:31 | 0:45:33 | |
-..as changes in business -and commerce steam ahead. | 0:45:33 | 0:45:37 | |
-Everyone is so busy all the time, -they look forward to holidays. | 0:45:40 | 0:45:46 | |
-But here in China, we choose -to go home for the Spring Festival. | 0:45:46 | 0:45:50 | |
-What's important, no matter what -culture he'll choose in future... | 0:45:51 | 0:45:56 | |
-..is that he comes home -for this symbolic time. | 0:45:56 | 0:46:03 | |
-When it's time to celebrate the New -Year, whether you're rich or poor... | 0:46:03 | 0:46:08 | |
-..everyone will hopefully choose to -go home to be with their families. | 0:46:08 | 0:46:14 | |
-As China's wealth increases and -international influences pour in... | 0:46:14 | 0:46:20 | |
-..and with the country's young -eager to travel the world... | 0:46:20 | 0:46:24 | |
-..I can't help but wonder... | 0:46:24 | 0:46:26 | |
-..what will happen to China's -strong and proud family values... | 0:46:26 | 0:46:31 | |
-..in years to come? | 0:46:31 | 0:46:33 | |
-After being here and seeing -how this incredible festival... | 0:46:33 | 0:46:37 | |
-..brings families together... | 0:46:37 | 0:46:40 | |
-..I believe, and I'm confident... | 0:46:40 | 0:46:42 | |
-..that the family bond... | 0:46:42 | 0:46:45 | |
-..is strong enough -to withstand the changes. | 0:46:45 | 0:46:49 | |
-Perhaps elements of it will change -but its essence will last. | 0:46:49 | 0:46:53 | |
-The love of family. | 0:46:53 | 0:46:55 | |
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