Celebration Nation Celebrating Ancestors
Festivals held in honour of the deceased are celebrated throughout the Chinese calendar. In Tianshui, locals worship Fu Xi, a legendary ancestor, and pay homage to him in a grand temple ceremony. In Zhejiang, Yan Ting brings his young family back to his old home in Xiao Zuo Village. He carries out a grave-sweeping ritual to honor his ancestors as part of the Qingming Festival. For the Chinese, memories of beloved ancestors are preserved in the hearts of the living.
Through stunning visuals of vibrant festivals, discover how China honours tradition, pays homage to history, and celebrates family and identity.
Primary Title
- Celebration Nation
Episode Title
- Celebrating Ancestors
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 7 January 2024
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Whakaata Māori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Māori
Programme Description
- Through stunning visuals of vibrant festivals, discover how China honours tradition, pays homage to history, and celebrates family and identity.
Episode Description
- Festivals held in honour of the deceased are celebrated throughout the Chinese calendar. In Tianshui, locals worship Fu Xi, a legendary ancestor, and pay homage to him in a grand temple ceremony. In Zhejiang, Yan Ting brings his young family back to his old home in Xiao Zuo Village. He carries out a grave-sweeping ritual to honor his ancestors as part of the Qingming Festival. For the Chinese, memories of beloved ancestors are preserved in the hearts of the living.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Chinese
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Chinese--Cultural assimilation
- Lifestyles--Moral and ethical aspects--China
- Manners and customs--China
- Documentary television programs--United States
- Documentary television programs--China
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
Contributors
- David Acton (Narrator)
- RJ Sun (Producer)
- Felix Feng (Producer)
- Daisy Chen (Producer)
- Beach House Pictures (Production Unit)
- China Intercontinental Communication Center (Production Unit)
- Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Co (Production Unit)
- National Geographic (Funder)
Subjects
- Chinese--Cultural assimilation
- Lifestyles--Moral and ethical aspects--China
- Manners and customs--China
- Documentary television programs--United States
- Documentary television programs--China