Celebration Nation Celebrating Love
For the Chinese throughout the world, connections to their roots and beliefs are remembered through celebrations with family, neighbours and loved ones. Filial piety is presented in a grand parade of gods, sisterhood is strengthened with the guidance of a goddess and festivals bring together thousands of people in fiery spirits. Celebrations are held firm with the bonds of family and community, ensuring the endurance of rich customs and rituals.
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 Love
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 14 January 2024
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
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
- For the Chinese throughout the world, connections to their roots and beliefs are remembered through celebrations with family, neighbours and loved ones. Filial piety is presented in a grand parade of gods, sisterhood is strengthened with the guidance of a goddess and festivals bring together thousands of people in fiery spirits. Celebrations are held firm with the bonds of family and community, ensuring the endurance of rich customs and rituals.
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