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Adolf, a German "post-95" guy: In the past, I had too many misunderstandings about China

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Adolf, a German "post-95" guy: In the past, I had too many misunderstandings about China

Robert Adolf, a "post-95" guy from Munich, Germany. Image courtesy of the interviewee

According to the European Times Network, Robert Adolf, a "post-95" boy from Munich, Germany, recently visited several villages of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups in Qiandongnan, Guizhou. Through videos and photos, he shows the audience the traditional batik craftsmanship unique to the local ethnic villages and the lively scene of the traditional festival "June 6". His sharing has received thousands of likes and retweets from thousands of fans, and this is the third year that "Baozi" has gone deep into rural China to shoot a documentary.

"After coming to China, I found that I had too many misunderstandings"

In 2017, Robert came to work in China by chance, and since then he has formed an indissoluble relationship with China. Robert's Chinese name comes from the first delicacy he ate after arriving in China, buns.

"Before coming to China, I had a stereotype of China as a small, less developed factory because a lot of the stuff used in Germany is 'made in China'. But after I came to China, I found that I had too many misunderstandings," "Bun Zi" said. "After coming to China, I found that China's cities are not only very large, several times larger than Germany, but also very vibrant and clean environment. China's countryside is also becoming more and more modern. ”

When it comes to the reasons for photographing Chinese villages, "Baozi" said that he also comes from the countryside and likes to live with nature. The long pastoral life has given him a natural affinity for the countryside. His passion for video creation and his lingering yearning for the countryside led him to document everyday life in rural China.

In the more than 5 years since he came to China, "Baozi" has been exploring different rural cultures in various places. "In the beginning, I would go to the countryside after work to shoot short videos of food. I have been to Shandong, Hebei, Henan and other places to explore different rural specialties. Later, I noticed the rich and colorful national culture of China, which was really interesting. "Bun" indicates.

Adolf, a German "post-95" guy: In the past, I had too many misunderstandings about China

"Buns" experience the local sister festival in the Shidong Miao people in Taijiang County, Guizhou Province. Image courtesy of the interviewee

China's countryside is not only beautiful in scenery, but also simple in folk customs

"Baozi" said that after several years of rural documentary shooting experience, he understood that only by truly going deep into the lives of villagers can he deeply feel the different beauty of the village! "China's countryside is not only beautiful in nature, but also simple in people's customs. Wherever I went, villagers invited me to my home for dinner and as a guest, which was so welcoming! ”

"Baozi" tells us that in the process of visiting the Chinese countryside, he has experienced the majesty and steepness of the Nu River, the beauty of the Bai ancient town in Yunnan, and the magnificent waves of the Jiabang terraces in Guizhou. He also recognized countless dry mothers, dry brothers and sisters, and countless aunts.

He is often invited by villagers to participate in various festivals, New Year's Eve events and even wedding celebrations. For example, during the filming of the Huangluo Yao village in Guangxi, he and his companions spent a few days at his sister-in-law's house in "China's first long-haired village". Sister-in-law not only introduced them to the unique hair care methods of local women and the production methods of characteristic national costumes, but also took everyone to the orchard to pick locally grown luo han guo, golden fruit and passion fruit, and invited them to drink the wine handmade by the villagers with passion fruit. "The villagers were hospitable and let us have a good meal. These memories are still unforgettable to me! ”

"Baozi" said that many fans left a message for him after watching his video, saying that they did not expect China's rural life to be so colorful and wanted to take a walk on the ground. "Baozi" also often shares videos with parents and friends, "My parents are also yearning for China's ethnic minorities and rural culture, and they have long wanted to come to China to experience it for themselves!" ”

Adolf, a German "post-95" guy: In the past, I had too many misunderstandings about China

"Buns" photographed the quaint and mysterious longhorn seedlings of Suoga Township in Guizhou. Image courtesy of the interviewee

"China's rural neighbors are closer and want more people to see its charm"

Talking about the similarities and differences between Chinese and German villages, "Baozi" said that in his view, the urban-rural differences in Germany are generally smaller than in China. In terms of quality of life, it makes little difference whether the average German lives in a city or a country. Even in the countryside, most Germans do not work in agriculture, but as clerks or workers. Perhaps the biggest difference between urban and rural Germany is that cities are more lively for young people.

However, living conditions in rural China are getting better and better. "Bun Zi" said that the old man in the village told him that now benefits such as medical insurance have made rural life more and more comfortable. What surprised "Baozi" the most was that many villages in China were in the mountains, and the terrain was dangerous, but they were paved with cement roads. The government built toilets and kitchens for every household free of charge, and also built a modern school and a wide basketball court for the village. For example, in Pingcha Village in Qiandongnan, Guizhou, the local government helped villagers build rows of neat rows of brick and wood stilt houses, which are quaint. There are also many local governments that provide free relocation housing, bringing more convenience and more development opportunities to villagers.

"Baozi" said that many traditional villages that were once relatively backward have also engaged in rural tourism and characteristic industry development, which not only improves the economic income of local villagers, but also allows many traditional crafts to be preserved and inherited. Many young people working outside the village have also changed their minds and begun to return to their hometowns to start businesses. They make good profits while also taking care of their families.

"The network in the Chinese countryside is also much better than in Germany," Bun Zi said with a smile. "In my hometown, there is often no signal, let alone 5G.

"Baozi" also noted the differences in neighborhood relations and human relations between Chinese and German villages. "In the German countryside, each family generally does its own thing and does not often interact with its neighbors. But in rural China, people are more enthusiastic, neighbors are closer, and families often spend festivals, ceremonies and help each other together. ”

When asked if he would always make documentaries in China, "Baozi" firmly said, "I will stick to it until I finish filming the beauty of fifty-six nationalities, no matter how many years it takes." I come from the countryside and love nature, so why not show the world these charming villages and national cultures of China? (Wen/Wengeng)

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