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The documentary "A Long Cherished Dream" is directed by two Oscar winners and British director Covens. Kovens, who has filmed more than 80 countries around the world, is looking to China this time, hoping to record and show what he sees as a great change in China from the perspective of ordinary people.

Tribute to Ordinary Lives

A Long Cherished Dream

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The documentary by gourmet Shen Hongfei, Chen Xiaoqing as the general counsel; Visit the streets, smell and taste, with simple images and family taste, looking for authentic Chinese breakfast. Each episode features a traditional breakfast, an interesting shop, a group of self-indulgent diners, and the owner's "breakfast philosophy."

A Taste of Happiness

Breakfast in China

Seeing the World Through Prejudice

Thirteen Talks 3

As a world cultural heritage site, the Palace Museum is now celebrating its 100th birthday (1925.10.10—2025.10.10) with an exhibition at the Meridian Gate. Through the lens of reporter Zhang Yang, this documentary delves into the century-long journey of the Forbidden City from the perspectives of digital technology, cultural relics restorers, and relevant IPs, presenting not only the prelude to a celebration but also a profound dialogue about civilization, value, and the future.

A Century of the Forbidden City in One Glance

Our Palace Museum

Chasers of Light track and document the Guardian of Light's journey. The Alxa SEE Foundation has invited four Wajijiwa artist groups to explore Sanjiangyuan, the Daliang Mountains, Hainan, and Alxa. They will focus on four projects: protecting Sanjiangyuan, supporting Sichuan patrollers, marine conservation, and planting one hundred million saxaul trees. We aim to share these "lights", inspire others, and encourage everyone to become "chasers of light" and eventually "light" themselves.

Crossing mountains and seas, paving the path of light

Guardian of Light

Chen Xiaoqing, a documentary filmmaker, works on food documentaries and writing, searching for new flavors is his job. This program is the first time he goes in front of the camera to explore the stories behind the food with his own perspective. Chen travels to eight different regions in China, where he works with different guides to complete his own flavor journey. He believes that “food is not only delicious, but also a kind of adhesive that allows for more understanding and communication.”

Flavor Exploration Journey of Chen Xiaoqing

China Beyond Tastes

Chen Xiaoqing team series quality masterpiece. Following Chaoshan, Yunnan, Gansu, this season we focus on Guiyang, with food as the absolute core, with "novelty burning special" as the content label, outline a guide nature of Guiyang origin products food map: delicious intestines, Through the most extreme visual presentation, digging a deeper level of Guiyang food world, at the same time through food, also show a different kind of Guiyang fireworks world.

Gourmet Guide to Guiyang

Flavorful Origins: Gui Yang

Xu Zhiyuan had a dialogue with thirteen guests from different fields, observing and understanding the world in the dialogue.

Seeing the World with Prejudice

Thirteen Talks 2

"Once Upon A Bite S5" focuses on spices, the insignificant yet essential heroes that shape flavor. It explores the circulation, migration, conquest, and fusion of spices, highlighting the uniqueness of Chinese cuisine. Amidst globalization, it examines how spices influence cooking and become markers of regional cuisine. The series reveals how food impacts history and shapes regional character. Where will humanity's journey for fragrance lead, and how will the story of curiosity unfold?

A Subtle Fragrance in Flavor

Once Upon a Bite S5

As a seafood dish documentary, Let's Go! Seafood aims to create China's first guide to marine life. The whole series consists of 24 episodes, each episode is about 8 minutes, from home cooking to seafood banquet, from food culture to life belief, across the four major sea areas of China, recording a group of people who eat by the sea!

A Guide to Marine Edibles

ENJOY THE SEAFOOD

The ninth season of Thirteen Invitations marks a brand new beginning. Amidst the tremendous changes of our times, the series strives to break free from abstract thinking and delve into the raw, authentic texture of the world. Xu Zhiyuan walks alongside guests with unique perspectives on the era, identifying direction through tangible action and seeking certainty amidst uncertainty.

Into the Grain of the World, In Search of Certainty

Thirteen Talks 9

Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection centers on the allure of carbohydrate staples, presenting a systematic exploration of diverse carbohydrate forms, including rice, pasta, pastries, and tubers, through the themes of "Ingredients," "Flavors," and "Regions." From regional snacks in the north and south to international flavors, the series encompasses sweet, sour, salty, and umami taste experiences. It delves into areas like Shanxi, Yunnan-Guizhou, and Guangxi-Guangdong regions.

Focusing on the Allure of Carbohydrate Staples

Irresistible Carbs: Tempting Food Collection

Based on the food topic and the spirit of Once Upon a Bite S1, this season will invite celebrities, gastronomes, and popular stars from home and abroad to the Flavor Experiment kitchen where they will enjoy special cuisines, share food stories and discover thousands of possibilities of food, showing both visual and spiritual enjoyment for audience.

Foodies of the World, Unite!

Once Upon a Bite S2

This season builds on the first, maintaining the same storytelling and visual style as S1, and explores eight cities to reveal local culinary expertise. It showcases the best late-night snacks, authentic local culture, and the everyday yet legendary urban life. The show delights with diverse flavors while capturing the vibrancy of Chinese cities and the resilience of ordinary people, reflecting timeless tenacity.

Taste Humanity at Night S2

Food is living history. It reflects great shifts in the past and preserves the fine details of ancient life. The documentary Ancient Recipes lightly unlocks the flavors of the past, using food to reveal the history and stories behind it. Taiwanese writer and cultural scholar Gao Wenqi hosts the kitchen, joined by guests from food and culture. In a relaxed, humorous setting, they recreate centuries-old dishes and the traditional wisdom hidden within them.

China's Flavor Map

Ancient Recipes

The 10-episode series focuses on Zi River in central Hunan, known for Anhua Dark Tea and the Tea Horse Road. Local cuisines highlight seasonal flavors. Starting from Shaoyang, the source of Zi River, our journey spans 650+ km through Lengshui River, Xinhua, Anhua, Taojiang, and Yiyang, ending at Dongting Lake and Yueyang. Our camera captures stunning mountains and villages. Local dialect "Have you eaten? Come and eat." invites global guests to enjoy Hunan's hospitality and diverse cuisine.

Exploring Diverse Cuisines along the Zi River

Flavors from The River

Only those who are conscious and wise know how to deal with loss of control. Between the square inch, create new possibilities, at any time, you can dance at any time.

Creating New Possibilities in Life

Thirteen Talks 5

The film carefully selected with the characteristics of Yunnan food, strange and fresh, with a strong regional style, with in-depth study of food and a deep understanding of the documentary, and strive to explore a younger flavor world. Feel the authentic Yunnan flavor with Chen Xiaoqing!

Authentic Yunnan Flavors

Flavorful Origins: Yun Nan

It tells about the different flavors of hot pot shaped by different geographical environments and cultural customs, and through hot pot, we can see people's distinctive regional character and common love for life.

Endless Hotpot Delights

POP OF FIRE 2

Thirty years ago, 8,000 Li of Cloud and Moon was Taiwan’s first program to deeply present the customs, culture, and scenery of mainland China, offering a sincere and colorful image to the world. Today, Long's Journey of Poetic China retraces that path, showcasing the remarkable changes over the past three decades from the perspective of Taiwanese citizens while exploring shared cultural roots and national identity.

The Exploration Adventure with Nicholas Wu and Xing Aowei

Long's Journey of Poetic China

The grand culinary documentary "Breakfast China Season 5" expands its scope from local Chinese breakfasts to morning meals across the Chinese diaspora. It introduces overseas Chinese communities, showcasing cultural resilience, and the vitality of putting down roots in foreign lands. More than just food documentation, it explores identity, memory, and belonging. Every breakfast hides secrets of love, and the flowing tenderness and nourishing energy of food. Whatever happens, let's eat first!

A Long Cherished Dream

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