鸟瞰中国(上集)源远流长

China a vast land ,with one of the most diverse cultures on earth, now revealed like never before ,this epic journey from the air will discover how ancient traditions, engineering, agriculture, and natural wonders shaped this great nation and continue to forge modern-day china.

After centuries in seclusion ,china is now revealed.

China a land of nearly 1.4 billion people, ninety-two percent are han Chinese, but across its 3.6 million square miles, there are 55 other ethnic groups, speaking 120 living languages, this areal journey will cross china’s immense interior of mountains and deserts, mighty rivers and great forests to reveal a hidden culture of great complexity ,only now opening up for the world to see. In the far southwest, bordering Myanmar and Laos is Xishaungbanna known for its great river. Home to the ancient Dai people ,they observe a different calendar to the rest of china . And in A pril celebrat their own version of the new year in a unique way , the festival all revolves around water at this their hottest time of the year .It all begins with an epic 200year old Dargon Boat Race.(I am Yan Hong Han from man ching village, we are preparing to head to the river to take part in the yearly Dragon Boat competition. This year the boat from our village is the largest amongst all the participants . We also have the most hands on deck. We are confident that we will win the race this year)