Ancient village regains vitality in N China

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Ancient village regains vitality in N China

STORY: Ancient village regains vitality in N China DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: HANDAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zhangjialou Village 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU FEI, Zhangjialou villager STORYLINE: An ancient village featuring ceramic culture in Handan City, north China's Hebei Province, has regained vitality thanks to the local government's renovation efforts in recent years. Zhangjialou Village used to be a major raw material supplier for Cizhou Kiln, a folk kiln style created in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Many buildings were constructed with materials recycled from the process of ceramic firing. Elements of ceramic culture can be seen in almost every corner of the village. After renovation, the village has become a rural tourist attraction with historical buildings and ceramic culture well-preserved. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU FEI, Zhangjialou villager "I run a homestay here with my husband. We offer accommodation and meals. Our business ha

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