Celebration Nation Celebrating Reunion
The Lunar New Year is the most important festival for the Chinese. It is a time for family reunions and upholding traditions. In Beijing, Coco and Akira make a gift in an act of filial piety. In Xian Yang Village, Ding Yong returns to his childhood home. His family carry out quintessential traditions: decorating the house and cooking the reunion dinner. By observing customs, the people hold true to their identity as the Chinese diaspora.
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 Reunion
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 21 January 2024
Start Time
- 19 : 30
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3
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
- The Lunar New Year is the most important festival for the Chinese. It is a time for family reunions and upholding traditions. In Beijing, Coco and Akira make a gift in an act of filial piety. In Xian Yang Village, Ding Yong returns to his childhood home. His family carry out quintessential traditions: decorating the house and cooking the reunion dinner. By observing customs, the people hold true to their identity as the Chinese diaspora.
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