Canadian expat experiences cultural heritages in Guangdong

STORY: Canadian expat experiences cultural heritages in Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Zhongshan 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 3. various of dragon dance performances 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 5. SOUNDBITE (English): Spectators 6. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 7. various of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Zhongshan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "This is the first day of the Chinese New Year. This is the year of the dragon. I have never seen these many dragons before in my life. It is amazing, so interesting, so fabulous. And they have a saying in Chinese, ren shan ren hai (a massive crowd of people). I understand that now. There are people everywhere." SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "Too heavy. How much does it weig

Canadian expat experiences Spring Festival traditions in S China village

STORY: Canadian expat experiences Spring Festival traditions in S China village SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Adrian celebrating Spring Festival with locals STORYLINE: So tired. It's heavier than it looks. May the Year of the Dragon bring you good fortune! SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "Hello, I'm Adrian. And the Chinese Lunar New Year is fast approaching. This will be my 10th time celebrating the Spring Festival in China. And I'm always amazed at how big and how important this festival is. Today, I'm in Shengshi Village, Shaxi Town, Zhongshan, where there is a Spring Festival market taking place. So let's go and experience the authentic festival spirit of Zhongshan together. For over a decade, Shengshi Village in Shaxi has been organizing an annual Spring Festival market for the villagers. Here, the villagers gather to write Spring Festival couplets, print good

Exploring traditional Chinese folk music with Canadian expat

STORY: Exploring traditional Chinese folk music with Canadian expat SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 3. various of school campus of Donghua Elementary School 4. STANDUP 2 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 5. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 6. various of music classes 7. shot of students singing 8. STANDUP 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 9. various of students practicing traditional Chinese folk music 10. various of music performance on stage 11. STANDUP 4 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 12. various of students singing STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat "With a long history, traditional Chinese (folk) music is a beautiful example of the unique Chinese culture. In Zhongshan alone, there are 110 schools that h

Canadian expat explores booming flower and tree industry in S China

STORY: Canadian expat explores booming flower and tree industry in S China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat living in China's Zhongshan 2. various of 2023 China (Zhongshan) Flower and Tree Trade Exhibition STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat living in China's Zhongshan "Hello. I'm Adrian, and today I am surrounded by many beautiful flowers because I have come to the Xijiang Huazhou Park in the town of Henglan, Zhongshan. From Nov. 16 to 30, the 2023 China (Zhongshan) Flower and (Tree) Trade Exhibition will be happening in this beautiful venue. This vibrant venue with its beautiful bloom, has really attracted my attention. Is there anything exciting happening today? Let's go check it out together. Henglan is known as the hometown of Chinese flowers and trees. It's also the largest trading market of green seedlings in southe

Canadian expat explores hometown of China's village basketball champion

STORY: Canadian expat explores hometown of China's village basketball champion SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 28, 30, Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST 1. various of the finals of the Village Basketball Competition of China (Shooting Time: Oct. 28) 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 4. various of the final match of the 2023 Zhongshan village basketball competition (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 5. STANDUP 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 6. File photos of town-level basketball league in Shaxi 7. various of kids playing basketball (Shooting Time: Nov. 2) 8. File photos of town-level basketball league in Shaxi 9. various of the Xiaze Elementary School in Shaxi (Shooting Time: Oct. 30) 10. STANDUP 4 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 11. STANDUP 5 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat 12. various of students fr

Canadian expat's vlog: one day as a power worker in China

STORY: Canadian expat's vlog: one day as a power worker in China DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:15 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Adrian Berzenji experiencing a day as a power worker in Zhongshan, China STORYLINE: On a scorching hot day, Adrian Berzenji, a Canadian expat living in south China's Zhongshan, experienced a busy day as a power worker. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in China's Zhongshan "I feel safer already. What if there was no power, how would our lives be different? In 1912, the first thermal power plant was established in Zhongshan, and since then, power has been changing the lives of all Zhongshan people. But how exactly is the power grid laid out? And how do the power workers complete their daily jobs? Well, today, I've come to the Zhongshan Power Supply Bureau to find out, and I'm going to get to experience life as a power worker for one day. This is the training field of the Zhongshan Power Supply Bureau. You can see t

Canadian expat experiences dragon boat racing in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Canadian expat experiences dragon boat racing in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon boat racing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat living in China's Zhongshan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat living in China's Zhongshan "The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival is approaching. The people of Zhongshan love to celebrate the Dragon Boat (Festival) with eating Zongzi, racing their dragon boats and praying for peace and prosperity. But what is it about the unique charm of the dragon boats that attract people year after year? Well, today we're gonna take a look at the unique culture and experiences of the Dragon Boat Festival. During the Dragon Boat Festival, the city of Zhongshan will hold many dragon boat races here on the Qijiang River. This year I will get to participate in one of the smaller competitions. But how can an amateur like me participate in a dr

Vlog: Experience nightlife in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Vlog: Experience nightlife in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shagangxu night market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, English teacher from Canada 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Vendor at the night market 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, English teacher from Canada 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Vendor at the night market 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): Adrian Berzenji's wife 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ADRIAN BERZENJI, English teacher from Canada STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, English teacher from Canada "Oh, so good. It's like French fries, but different. Look. I'm in Zhongshan missing you. What's the best way to relax and unwind after a hard day at work? Well, in Zhongshan, we like to come to the Shagangxu night market. It is a place where young people like to come and relax after a hard day's work. Tonight, I've brought my wife with me. And we're gonna go check out the night mar

Exploring beauty of reading with Canadian expat in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Exploring beauty of reading with Canadian expat in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: April 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:05:11 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "There's a saying in Chinese 'Wisdom in hold, elegance in mold.' It means that a person who reads a lot will always behave with elegance. But reading doesn't just change the temperament of a person, it changes the temperament of a city. Today is April 23, World Reading Day. And today I want to take you to experience some of the libraries and bookstores in Zhongshan, so you can appreciate its culture and atmosphere." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "This is Sun Yat-sen Memorial Library. Although it's early in the morning, there are already many people who have come to read and study. According to the staff here, the library contains a collec

Taste of Lunar New Year in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Taste of Lunar New Year in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:42 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan STORYLINE: Deep-fried sesame rice ball, rice cake, braised goose and more. This Spring Festival, Adrian Berzenji, a Canadian expat living in south China's Guangdong Province, immersed himself into a traditional New Year feast, exploring the auspicious meanings behind every dish. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "How long will it take? (Twelve hours.) Such a long time. You are really awesome. Run as fast as you can. Get to the back. That was a lot louder than I was expecting." STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "Another Chinese festival is arriving. This time it's the Spring Festival. As a foreigner who loves traditional Chinese culture, myself, my family and friends are so excited, and we are just licking our chops, waiting

China's Spring festival travel rush through eyes of a Canadian

STORY: China's Spring festival travel rush through eyes of a Canadian DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:44 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Passenger 2. STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan 3. various of a high-speed railway station in Zhongshan STORYLINE: This Spring Festival, Adrian Berzenji, a Canadian expat living in south China's Guangdong Province, went to a high-speed railway station in Zhongshan, talking to people who were on their way home. 　　 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Passenger "I wish I'll do better and better in my study." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Passenger "I bought a 140-square-meter apartment." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Passenger "I can't wait to get home." STANDUP (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, Canadian expat in Zhongshan "The most important traditional Chinese festival, the Spring Festival, is coming. Now that we are past the COVID-19 peak, production and life is returning to normal, and those workers who are working away from

My 2022 in China - Ep 5: Career opportunities

STORY: My 2022 in China - Ep 5: Career opportunities DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of expats living in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AARTHEE SALVARAJA, Operations manager from Malaysia 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DMITRII KAZNACHEEV, Sales manager from Russia 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLATITO KOREDE, Student from Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD NABIL, University student from Pakistan 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Business owner from Bosnia and Herzegovina 7. SOUNDBITE (English): TAMARA KAUP, University staff member from the U.S. 8. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, University teacher from Canada 9. SOUNDBITE (English): HELEN BEECH, University teacher from the UK 10. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGI VIDENOV, Musician from Bulgaria 11. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD YASSIN, University teacher from Canada STORYLINE: As year-end approaches, we hit the streets of several Chinese cities to ask expats what career opportunities China ha

Living in China 2022 - Ep 3: Surprising moments

STORY: Living in China 2022 - Ep 3: Surprising moments DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of expats living in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOLATITO KOREDE, University student from Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD NABIL, University student from Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, University teacher from Canada 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HELEN BEECH, University teacher from the UK 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): AARTHEE SALVARAJA, Operations manager from Malaysia 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMMAD YASSIN, University teacher from Canada 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): GEORGI VIDENOV, Musician from Bulgaria STORYLINE: As the end of 2022 approaches, we hit the streets of several Chinese cities to ask expats how's their life this year and what surprised them the most living in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOLATITO KOREDE, Student from Nigeria "Coming to China, I was thinking, oh I'm gonna see people fighting kungfu on the road or som

Living in China 2022 - Ep 2: Most memorable experience

STORY: Living in China 2022 - Ep 2: Most memorable experience DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AARTHEE SALVARAJA, Operations manager from Malaysia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD NABIL, University student from Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, University teacher from Canada 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DMITRII KAZNACHEEV, Sales manager from Russia 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Business owner from Bosnia and Herzegovina 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): TAMARA KAUP, University staff member from the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): GEORGI VIDENOV, Musician from Bulgaria STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AARTHEE SALVARAJA, Operations manager from Malaysia "I've always wanted to try improv (improvisational theatre) and then this year actually had the chance to join one of the communities over there, and also had a chance to have a performance. I feel there's a lot of new stuff that you can try out. A lot of opp

Living in China 2022 - Ep 1: New Year's Resolution

STORY: Living in China 2022 - Ep 1: New Year's Resolution DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of expats living in China 2. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DMITRII KAZNACHEEV, Sales manager from Russia 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, University teacher from Canada 5. SOUNDBITE (English): HELEN BEECH, University teacher from the UK 6. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD YASSIN, University teacher from Canada 7. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGI VIDENOV, Musician from Bulgaria 8. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD NABIL, University student from Pakistan 9. SOUNDBITE (English): TAMARA KAUP, University staff member from the U.S. 10. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLATITO KOREDE, University student from Nigeria STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent "With only a few days left in the year 2022, we are gonna hit the streets in Beijing to ask expats how's their life in China this year, while my colleagues will al