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China-May Day Holiday/Activities
Lincang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China - Recent
1. Various of traditional event "daubing face black" in progress
2. Various of people enjoying "daubing face black" event, singing, dancing
3. Dog being daubed black by children
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (ending with shot 5):
"I feel very relaxed and happy. When I came to this place, I relaxed both physically and mentally."
5. Aerial shot of people enjoying "daubing face black" event
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (starting with shot 5):
"I feel the pure joy here, and the enthusiasm of the Wa people."
7. People enjoying "daubing face black" event
Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of tourists resting, taking photos
9. Various of live-action CS game in progress
10. Aerial shot of youth cross-country obstacle race opening
11. Various of youth cross-country obstacle race in progress
12. Various of outdoor live performance "Si Yue" in progress
13. Various of night market, traffic, food stalls; people having snacks; food
14. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhu Wenfeng, tourist (partially overlaid with shot 15):
"The night view and atmosphere here are really nice. There's a lot for both adults and children to enjoy. It's quite a happy experience to visit."
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15. People setting off fireworks
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16. Fireworks
As the May Day holiday reaches its midpoint, people across China are embracing the festive spirit with a variety of vibrant activities, from traditional ethnic celebrations in southwest China's Yunnan Province to countryside adventures and outdoor fun in east China's Jiangsu Province.
In Cangyuan County of Lincang, Yunnan Province, the lively "Mo Ni Hei" or "daubing face black" event, unique to the Wa ethnic group, has drawn tourists from across the country.
Against the rhythmic beat of wooden drums, crowds gathered to take part in the joyful tradition of smearing plant-based mud on each other's faces and dancing together.
Rooted in the Wa people's custom of warding off evil and offering blessings, the more you are "smeared," the more good fortune you're believed to receive.
"I feel very relaxed and happy. When I came to this place, I relaxed both physically and mentally," said a tourist.
"I feel the pure joy here, and the enthusiasm of the Wa people," said another tourist.
Meanwhile, in Jiangsu Province, short countryside trips have become a top holiday choice.
In Taizhou's Suchen Town, a local camping base saw a 50 percent surge in bookings compared with last year. Families flocked to nearby farms for live-action CS (combat simulation) games, while over 1,300 children aged 4 to 14 joined a lively youth cross-country obstacle race at the Qin Lake Green Oasis park in Jiangyan District.
Outdoor live performance "Si Yue" performed in Shengci Town, Jingjiang City, is open to visitors free of charge, drawing numerous spectators who stopped to enjoy the show.
As night falls, the Xieqiao Port night market in Jingjiang becomes lively and bustling.
During the May Day holiday, over 200 stalls have been set up, offering barbecue, local specialty foods, and agricultural products. Many tourists are drawn by the reputation of the market and come to indulge in its culinary delights.
"The night view and atmosphere here are really nice. There's a lot for both adults and children to enjoy. It's quite a happy experience to visit," said a tourist named Zhu Wenfeng.
China-May Day Holiday/Activities
Dateline : Recent
Location : China
Duration : 1'47
Lincang City, Yunnan Province, southwest China - Recent
1. Various of traditional event "daubing face black" in progress
2. Various of people enjoying "daubing face black" event, singing, dancing
3. Dog being daubed black by children
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (ending with shot 5):
"I feel very relaxed and happy. When I came to this place, I relaxed both physically and mentally."
5. Aerial shot of people enjoying "daubing face black" event
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) tourist (name not given) (starting with shot 5):
"I feel the pure joy here, and the enthusiasm of the Wa people."
7. People enjoying "daubing face black" event
Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of tourists resting, taking photos
9. Various of live-action CS game in progress
10. Aerial shot of youth cross-country obstacle race opening
11. Various of youth cross-country obstacle race in progress
12. Various of outdoor live performance "Si Yue" in progress
13. Various of night market, traffic, food stalls; people having snacks; food
14. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhu Wenfeng, tourist (partially overlaid with shot 15):
"The night view and atmosphere here are really nice. There's a lot for both adults and children to enjoy. It's quite a happy experience to visit."
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
15. People setting off fireworks
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
16. Fireworks
As the May Day holiday reaches its midpoint, people across China are embracing the festive spirit with a variety of vibrant activities, from traditional ethnic celebrations in southwest China's Yunnan Province to countryside adventures and outdoor fun in east China's Jiangsu Province.
In Cangyuan County of Lincang, Yunnan Province, the lively "Mo Ni Hei" or "daubing face black" event, unique to the Wa ethnic group, has drawn tourists from across the country.
Against the rhythmic beat of wooden drums, crowds gathered to take part in the joyful tradition of smearing plant-based mud on each other's faces and dancing together.
Rooted in the Wa people's custom of warding off evil and offering blessings, the more you are "smeared," the more good fortune you're believed to receive.
"I feel very relaxed and happy. When I came to this place, I relaxed both physically and mentally," said a tourist.
"I feel the pure joy here, and the enthusiasm of the Wa people," said another tourist.
Meanwhile, in Jiangsu Province, short countryside trips have become a top holiday choice.
In Taizhou's Suchen Town, a local camping base saw a 50 percent surge in bookings compared with last year. Families flocked to nearby farms for live-action CS (combat simulation) games, while over 1,300 children aged 4 to 14 joined a lively youth cross-country obstacle race at the Qin Lake Green Oasis park in Jiangyan District.
Outdoor live performance "Si Yue" performed in Shengci Town, Jingjiang City, is open to visitors free of charge, drawing numerous spectators who stopped to enjoy the show.
As night falls, the Xieqiao Port night market in Jingjiang becomes lively and bustling.
During the May Day holiday, over 200 stalls have been set up, offering barbecue, local specialty foods, and agricultural products. Many tourists are drawn by the reputation of the market and come to indulge in its culinary delights.
"The night view and atmosphere here are really nice. There's a lot for both adults and children to enjoy. It's quite a happy experience to visit," said a tourist named Zhu Wenfeng.
ID : 8426648
Published : 2025-05-03 22:12
Last Modified : 2025-05-04 16:08:24
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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