Day in the life of a Chinese farmer in his 80s

[@Nicofilms]

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[@kkw6320]

A documentary like video with storyteller, lovely!

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks a lot! I’m pleased you liked it!

[@hangzeng1491]

Yeye is an interesting person, he even likes to give a "yeah" gesture in front of camera. May long life to yeye.

[@Nicofilms]

Haha yes he was quite the character we had a great stay with him!

[@CookingwithYarda]

Yeah, he looks like a funny guy !!

[@small_fries7573]

I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@iamcanadianedmonton]

blessed are those who are not only living a long age but also in excellent health. excellent health is priceless and i wouldn't mind trading all the money for it !!! love from canada.

[@Nicofilms]

Right! He has so much energy, what an inspiration.

[@waisanyuen722]

It is a traditional rural life, people eat simply and hard working. What we hope is only a peaceful life. Love from Hongkong.

[@Nicofilms]

Very hard working! Seems like a peaceful life I would love to live somewhere like this.

[@feihuo7874]

@@Nicofilms For most of Chinese, it's a typical life style for thousands of years already. It's almost don't have too much connection with the governments. It's culture driven life style from long time ago.

[@small_fries7573]

I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@small_fries7573]

I like hk too!

[@emilydunbar7005]

What a warm, interesting documentary of Yeye’s life. Thank you for showing us his day, and I truly enjoyed. I can gradually understand the Chinese living philosophy. They seem peaceful and content with their life. I also watched another wonderful file by Gorge Thompson, Journey to the east. It also portrayed the peaceful Chinese living philosophy.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much I’m pleased you like it!

[@MightySteve001]

What a lovely tranquil life. The old man will live for over 100 years at such a slow pace of life.

[@Nicofilms]

And in such a beautiful place as well!

[@willengel2458]

have you seen any young people in the video? all the young people left home and make their living elsewhere because the small plot of land isn't able to support their livelihood. during the financial tsunami of 2008 lot of the unemployed returned to their homes and weathered the downturn. the government recognized this and provides the rural areas with more benefits than city folks.

[@davepsk7334]

A simple life, but meaningful one. No fuss, no headaches, no rushing. One could live until a hundred and still be strong and energetic.

[@Nicofilms]

Yes, it is a really beautiful place and certainly one that keeps you young.

[@ganggangintheeast851]

the warmest episode on this channel

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much we really loved this.

[@mohmeegaik6686]

What a lovely video about a beautiful soul of this farmer in China. What a lovely paradise.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much! He is such a kind person.

[@dragonfly02490]

Thanks for showing us the video. It's one of your best videos. It pulls you in and holds your attention.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much, we really loved this one.

[@omni3670]

What a strong and independent character this 爷爷! Still so robust and vibrant at 80! You guys are privileged. And such good documentarian to boot! Thank you Nico & Co!

[@Nicofilms]

I know! We had a wonderful time time with him. I hope I have half of his energy at his age, it’s really inspiring!

[@small_fries7573]

I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@jadecummings8093]

Excellent story, I know that 'Yeye' means Grandpa in Chinese! Thanks for sharing with us and this is the first time you created the day of the life of Chinese people.

[@Nicofilms]

Sure was but we’d like to make more if people seem interested. I guess we’ll see if it does well or not, but we enjoyed making it!

[@small_fries7573]

You are a special and unique person. Your life & soul matter. Your life is very short compared to eternity. Therefore if you want to spend eternity on heaven after your life here on earth 🌎, you should believe in your heart ❤️ that Jesus Christ is your Savior. If you don't, you will miss going to heaven and end up in the lake of fire. It is terrible so I beg you to make the only correct decision for God to allow you to go to heaven. Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life. 🙏 Have a nice day.

[@eyes2338]

Grandfather from your dads side only. Yeye. Mum side is gonggong.

[@RielLis]

Yeye is such a welcoming and kind person!

[@Nicofilms]

He really is a lovely person!

[@JERRYGOODE]

Hi Nico brilliant video! This is an awesome vibe, I love these style videos. Much better than any documentary

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much Jerry!

[@hokeatseng4094]

Beautiful wooden house.....always admired n wonder ...those who own these homes must be very rich in those days??? Just do not know how you could contact them.....a place we might not have a chance to see on our own.....Keep up the great videos.

[@Nicofilms]

This village was really beautifully kept. Thank you very much!

[@tailstraveladventures79]

So beautiful and peaceful 😊

[@Nicofilms]

I know right!

[@Runningbowels]

Beautiful and scenic views. What a great place to relax and enjoy the rural parts of China. I would love to live out my years in a place like this. Nicely-done documentary.

[@Nicofilms]

Absolutely beautiful isn’t it!

[@jingbowang3108]

80 years old and in such good health!

[@small_fries7573]

Agree I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@InXLsisDeo]

@@small_fries7573 I'd rather follow Yeye's advice, thank you very much.

[@MarkMa1979]

@@small_fries7573 we chinese has own god.

[@banja1470]

This is a documentary with great quality

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@phoenixy1292]

Jack's Chinese is pretty good

[@Nicofilms]

Yes and he’s been practicing a lot more since then too.

[@ahhhlvin]

I loved the little interactions y'all had in Chinese with him, so adorable!

[@Nicofilms]

He was such a lovely person!

[@AbhishekMazumder]

I wish I had a grandfather like Yeye and I wish I can become one like him.

[@Nicofilms]

He reminds of my grandfather such a an energetic soul.

[@Officialtraveller374]

Village life is always peaceful... Always away from the hurries of cities and killing schedule..I always wanted to live like this... actually fed up of my daily running and jumping life......nico ❤️

[@Nicofilms]

Me too! I would love to live in a village someday!

[@easonsalander1775]

If the BBC, CNN, and DW can be more like you guys, the world could be much more peaceful than now… Love! I’m Chinese myself, my grandparents and their elders are all from a country place similar to this one. I had only visited a couple times during my childhood. I’m living in the US now. This video not only bring back my childhood memories, but also warmed my heart… Thank you for sharing your journey! Hope you two stay well, safe and sound!

[@Nicofilms]

Aww I’m so happy to be able to bring back memories for you. It was such a beautiful place. Where is your grandparents home town?

[@easonsalander1775]

@@Nicofilms Hey Nico! My family is from Fujian province, and all over Fujian. From what I’ve been told, I born in a very small town in Longyan, (龙岩）, I don’t even remember exactly what is the name of the town, but all I know is that it’s near where the Tulou 土楼is. The time I went to visit, my grandmother took me into a mountain, like a deep mountain if I remember it currently, where people farm on the mountain slopes, and we have to walk all those mountain ghats to get to each houses of her old relatives. My favorite place is where my grandma from. It’s call Guanling(馆岭), a very small place, the main road to get there is right by the sea, and you see a lot of boats on the shore and ports, also people drying the fishing nets on the side of the path that leads you into the main part of the town. I don’t know if you can call it a fishing town? But it has a lot of seafood products, it just smells like a sea. I remember when I was little some one told me that if I stand on the cliff where the buses from outside stops, in a good clear day, I can see Taiwan on the other side of the sea. But I have actually never seen it myself though. Oh! I gotta share with you, a public toilet on the mountain that people build! It was just too shocking to me as a little child, it has burned into my brain! I will try my best to describe it! So, I don’t remember exactly which town that was, on a small hillside of the mountain, there was a pit( or a small valley, I don’t know what’s the best word to call it) few meters high from the bottom, and there was a small wooden house( aisle?) build over the pit, (almost like a bridge). Then you walk in, small doorless compartments on left and right side. And there was nothing but a strip of a open floor were you can see the bottom of the pit from few meters high! That’s where to do the business. And you can find other peoples poopoo and toilet paper between all the plants and leaves down there! AND! I once walk passed that house, I! SAW! A poo! Dropped down from the bottom. And I already knew I will probably remember that scene for the rest of my life... Anyhow, those are what I remembered from over 10 years ago. I’ve been live in the US for about 10 years now, I know China changed a LOT in the pass 10 years, and I never had a chance to go back to see it. So I honestly have no idea how all of those old towns are up to today. (I just realize I typed so much lol)

[@Nicofilms]

@@easonsalander1775 Thank you for sharing your stories with me I bet it brought back a lot of memories thinking about it all. I can imagine as a child you were pretty scared by that toilet story haha I hope you get the chance to visit it again soon. I imagine it is very different now!

[@elvinccw]

Good to see a US citizen that is really aware with the truth and not just blindly follow the MSM.. Nico provided another frame of the story.. Some troll might try yo belittle Yeye living condition but compared to US homeless.. Well at least it is a warm home instead of homeless

[@easonsalander1775]

@@elvinccw I’m a citizen of China btw, lol

[@smetchaupeter516]

We need a seperate vlog on the reconstruction work of Yeye's House. That wil be a treasure in itself, a documentary of history!

[@thomaslong8448]

Thanks to those handyman for keeping his house sturdy and last long time.

[@Deeeepsea-j5m]

Thanks Nico for showcasing China rural areas. I love seeing rural China,…traditional houses still stand. Everywhere looks so lush, green and peaceful . Yeye is a real star. Love seeing his love for farming. The sound of chickens, his pigs are all part of rural life…very sustainable! Love to visit these rural towns one of these days! Please do feature more town lives.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! Yes we had a wonderful time here and it was very kind of him to show us his daily life. We would love to do more films like this on the future.

[@small_fries7573]

I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@mrblurblur2003]

Full of respects and admiration for YeYeh. He looks so strong and healthy, must be the fresh air fully oxygenated to fill the lungs. A healthy diet he has I supposed and lotsa sleep. Good life to you Ye Yeh

[@MrStormFTW]

As usual, great and professional quality of camera work. Loved it. Thanks Nico.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!! I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@vnexal]

@@Nicofilms What type of camera are using? Pretty good quality

[@Nicofilms]

@@vnexal We use an Sony A7S its pretty old now though we are hoping to upgrade this year.

[@vnexal]

@@Nicofilms Thank you for the response...

[@luckarl]

Wow, very well made documentary. Thank you.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@weichen4975]

Great vid Nico. Watching it makes me feel peaceful again in this chaotic world. Well Done!

[@rafevelly7295]

Brilliant man, amazing life. Thank you for sharing your story. Bless him

[@NewKidsOnTheFrags]

Looks like I'll have to quickly exchange everything I have in town, after the lockdown. So that I can live simply and quietly in the village like that old man. I don't want to be too late to start living like that.

[@Nicofilms]

I would love this too!

[@venjenwayn7807]

I grew up in a small village in Hubei like this one. I like the convenience and efficiency in the city, but I do miss my hometown. And I didn't have a home there after my grandparents passed away. This video brings back memories of peaceful times in my childhood.

[@r3dpowel796]

It was amazing.

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you for watching!

[@lalannieknoll4456]

Three cheers for yeye!!! What a lovely soul!! Thank you for this beautiful heartfelt video ❤️

[@Nicofilms]

Glad you enjoyed it! He really is a legend!

[@butimawitchwiththreediplom3340]

Wow! I hope I grow old like him, strong and determined :)

[@Nicofilms]

He is more energetic than me. Such an inspiration!

[@noneedtoknowme]

I’d love to spend a day with him. I need that peace lol.

[@Nicofilms]

You can go stay with him too, he would love it!

[@israelelizondo7715]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video. I like their culture and peaceful days. 👍👍

[@DannyChean]

Very interesting vlog Nico! Quite refreshing to see this day of life style entry for a regular joe in China. I bet he can always choose to live in big city with his family but his heart belongs to the countryside, content as he can be.

[@Nicofilms]

Yes he can, you are right, he said he prefers it here. Thanks for watching I’m pleased you liked it.

[@small_fries7573]

True 👍 I love Chinese people. I'm from the United States 🇺🇸. Fortunately there's a way to not suffer, not be in danger, not be poor, not get hurt, not have to work in vain, not have to feel any kind of negative vibe, and not to get tired anymore. Imagine you will be invincible, immortal, and holy with a new, upgraded body to the core! Imagine everyone around you will be the same as you. Isn't that a delightful thought? It's true you or anyone can have eternal life. All you got to do is to accept Jesus Christ 🙏 as your Savior! Once you do, He will let you into heaven during your day when you finally see Him!

[@peacefulworldh9902]

Right! Big cities are too much hustle for the old generation to cope in, it’s very comforting to be surrounded by the familiar old neighbours who grew up with them the whole life.

[@yeohliangim2939]

Glad yeh yeh can still cook thats great enjoy your stay sounds exciting n happy god bless yeh yeh ❤😊

[@WIndtalkerGames]

This is brilliant. I grew up on the tea gardens of Assam as my dad worked in one and the residents lived such peaceful lives. I live in the city now but this reminds me so much of home! Maybe not be the landscape but the people's disposition and hospitality.

[@Nicofilms]

It was a really beautiful place! I’m pleased it brought back memories for you.

[@timberlyobrianz]

Simple life peaceful and harmony, very civilized. I love it

[@cnexpat1009]

He even put up his new reading glasses for u guys… with label on them…😅 bless him

[@sabinthopra6257]

YeYe must be stylish guy during his days 😃😄

[@Nicofilms]

And such a nice guy!

[@chunguangao2490]

Another great video! Thank you Nico for sharing your story in China from this unique perspective.

[@miina5420]

His ✌️ makes my heart burst in joy💖

[@jaywang1714]

Awesome video! Winter melon is huge❤️ My yeye and nainai(grandparents) are from Hengyang, Hunan, I was born in Shenyang Love it, thanks!

[@Nicofilms]

It was massive!! Thanks a lot!

[@jaywang1714]

@@Nicofilms no worries, looking forward to see you guys to make more beautiful episodes!😊

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot! We would like to do more.

[@jaywang1714]

@@Nicofilms great! All the best to you all in China!

[@sergiozhang2030]

老乡！

[@jinfupeng7718]

That is exactly real life of my grandfather. They word hard and enjoy a little. What they want is just a peaceful life.

[@CookingwithYarda]

Love your videos !! Great job Nico ;-)

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@irismatcha2895]

Yeye is so cute with his YEAH gesture posing. lol...

[@Nicofilms]

Haha he loved it!

[@angelp4724]

Sweet and peaceful people

[@Nicofilms]

Beautiful place!

[@glenkoko3649]

Thank you for the video!

[@deanchan7271]

What a peaceful countryside life.😭

[@jorad4887]

Gorgeous scenery and house, so beautiful! He has tv service? Sweet!

[@vikasativa9302]

He’s such a lovely guy. ❤

[@davidblue7102]

👋, how are you doing today; hope everything went well and hope it was a blessed day for you Vika?

[@misscidella]

Nice documentary Nico. I really enjoyed this also like listening to your voice

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much, I'm pleased you enjoyed it!

[@samyuan7012]

Great story telling. I did not expect anyone will pay interest to a normal old farmer’s daily life. But this remind me my childhood and I kind of find my inner peace from this video as I was from Hunan province with similar view like this village. However, I can not understand Yeye’s speaking. 😂

[@yangyangxi4481]

Does yeye feel lonely? Or perhaps he really needs errands after errands to keep him busy. btw, his piggies are so cute, and seem to enjoy every food they got fed with.

[@Nicofilms]

I think he has lots of friends in the village plus he loves to host people. He is a very sociable guy!

[@11lifesux]

there are people who just like to move around and do some stuff. and moving around all the time is actually good for yeye, it keeps him active and healthy.

[@emilygu2840]

My grandma Nainai, is the same. She rather stay in the village in the big house by herself, with all her old friends around, than living with us in the big city without any friends. She rather works everyday in the field and taking care of crops than watching TV and relax on sofa. Instead forcing her to live with us, my parents installed a CCTV in the village house, so they can check on her everyday just in case anything happens.

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

China has such a rich history. They have weathered many storms, and came out stronger and more resilient. Their determination and respect for their own culture is priceless. Here tradition is hated and attacked. There it is celebrated and passed down thru generations...

[@Mariobrownio1989]

Lovely!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you!

[@yaziwo2477]

very unique one!love it

[@Nicofilms]

I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@ziedyacoub8488]

A great documentary ... Thank you from Mauritania

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@disnairacastro8080]

nice video about farmer I like it very much....congratulations, greetings from Venezuela..

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Leonidi9]

Thank Nico! U guys are wonderful. Thanks for telling us this normal countryside life. Grandpa is really fit at his age.

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks! I know he’s really amazing!

[@sachaehn4924]

If more of us were like YeYe, the world 🌍 would be a much happier, kinder place. Thanks for showing us this very amazing man.

[@xiaomingshuocheche]

what a comfy documentary! love it

[@Nanokillaz]

Great video. Loved it

[@meditadz]

Loved watching this doco. Rural life has often fascinated me. TQ Nico

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks a lot!

[@linkan4738]

Thank you for great videos.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@hopelesshaddy3332]

What a relaxing life, I'd love to live like this one day

[@runfali8197]

China not only has big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, but also small towns and villages.I like the harmonious atmosphere in small towns and villages

[@TheLilleyPad]

Lovely storytelling. Wonderful work Nico & your husband!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@explorechina5005]

He was very much like my grandfather. I miss my grandfather too 😢😢

[@meilih2030]

very simple life but i think they are happy.

[@honeybadger8303]

Looks so tranquil and serene. He seems to be quit fit for his age.

[@EtoileSoleilMer]

what a lovely story!

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@johnkiel1000]

i love these...🎉🎉🎉

[@rosesarered2432]

Your films deserve more views!!!!! Best wishes to the channel and thanks for the amazing content!

[@Nicofilms]

Aww thanks! I know we think so too, maybe one day haha

[@relaxwhc]

Wow, laojia has trips to hakka tulou village too 😂🔥

[@Nicofilms]

Hopefully that’s the next one for us!

[@yearningforyarn9412]

I love chinese dramas. I would love to see more of this rural lifestyle in them

[@thomaslong8448]

This is not drama, it's a documentary.

[@yearningforyarn9412]

@@thomaslong8448 I know that. I'm saying that I wish Chinese dramas showed more of this side of China!

[@ZLL668]

Lovely

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you!

[@johnkiel1000]

i have missed so much videos...😢😢😢

[@normlor]

A FASCINATING LOOK INTO CHINA'S LIFE AS I AM EURASIAN AND LOVE ALL THINGS FROM CHINA'S PAST.

[@mikewilkins2030]

I dream to live in peace like this!

[@LetticeTravels]

Very cool!! The village house look lovely. I also love how Yeye keeps posing. LOL

[@Nicofilms]

haha I know he was such a character!

[@csbrooks]

Love it.

[@ataraxia7439]

What a beautiful place.

[@dongliangcao7063]

This video deserved more views！

[@Nicofilms]

I totally agree!!

[@xuanerlan7474]

no majohn for yeye today😂😂

[@Nicofilms]

Aww he was so gutted his friends weren’t there.

[@r3dpowel796]

Excited.

[@Nicofilms]

Me too!! Hope you like it!

[@humgarchaun]

❤your videos are so informative

[@xuanerlan7474]

nicely done video

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you very much!

[@yeohliangim2939]

Tqvm for your replies n welcome ❤😊

[@itcantbetruebutis7778]

Much respect and admiration. Tough as nails and can't say enough. Love to visit someday but doubt that will happen unfortunately

[@AngelSoto-nf6or]

This is a cute video.

[@Nicofilms]

Thanks! I’m pleased you enjoyed it!

[@johnc1873]

Very nice story

[@Nicofilms]

Thank you!

[@user-mi2ib6rp5c]

Just got recommended your channel Love your content

[@kunalmore4096]

This village is better than many indian cities. ✨✨

[@kprnr7140]

The Chinese no something the rest of us don't, it's crazy how fit and healthy Yeye is for his age. ❤️💪

[@Nicofilms]

I know right, such an inspiration!