Xinhua News Agency's Interview with Li Ziqi with pinyin, characters and English subtitles新华社采访李子柒

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Li Ziqi (李子柒), the beloved content creator, has finally returned after three years, bringing with her a deep sense of reflection, cultural preservation, and inspiration. Known for her breathtaking videos that capture the essence of traditional Chinese culture, she opens up in this heartfelt interview about her life during her hiatus and her plans for the future. In these three years, Li Ziqi focused on family, spending precious time with her grandmother (奶奶, nǎinai) while exploring over 20 provinces across China. She visited more than 100 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产, fēi wùzhí wénhuà yíchǎn), learning traditional crafts like blue calico dyeing (蓝印花布, lán yìnhuābù) and lacquerware (漆器, qīqì). Through these journeys, she not only uncovered the beauty of traditional techniques but also found new inspiration to integrate modern creativity into cultural preservation. Li Ziqi candidly shares her challenges-facing allergic reactions during her lacquerware project, emotional setbacks, and the constant pressure of creating meaningful content. Yet, her unwavering passion for storytelling shines as she discusses her desire to innovate and rejuvenate ancient crafts for modern audiences. In this video, you’ll discover: • How Li Ziqi spent the past three years cherishing time with her grandmother (“这几年时间充裕了以后，就有带奶奶出去走一走，看看外面的世界。” - “Over the past few years, I finally had the time to take my grandmother out for walks and explore the world.”) • The challenges she faced while mastering traditional crafts, such as lacquerware (“没想到我第一次割漆回家以后，脸肿成了电视机。” - “I didn’t expect that after my first attempt at cutting lacquer, my face swelled up like a TV screen.”) • Her inspiration from craftsmen she met and their stories of cultural heritage (“传统文化在他们那里，不仅仅是一个高大上的标签，而是一些烟火寻常的东西。” - “For them, traditional culture is not just a lofty label but a part of daily life.”) • The reason for her return and her new perspective on sharing her journey (“为了避免大家过多地担心和揣测，我决定出来跟大家说一下我这三年在做什么，未来做些什么。” - “To prevent unnecessary worry and speculation, I decided to share what I’ve been doing these past three years and what I plan to do in the future.”) This isn’t just a comeback-it’s a journey into the heart of culture, family, and tradition. As Li Ziqi puts it, “Preserving culture is not about keeping it static, but letting it breathe and evolve with the times.” 🌸 Follow her story as she continues to celebrate the beauty of traditional Chinese art and inspire the world. --- 🇨🇳Learn Chinese with Linda Huang (黄慧) ✨Private Class ✨Group/Corporate Training ✨Live Online Beginner Chinese Class - Learn to Speak Chinese in 1 Month Course Description: This intensive course is designed for absolute beginners eager to start speaking Chinese quickly and confidently. Over one month, you'll learn the essentials of the Chinese language, focusing on practical conversation skills for everyday situations. Course Schedule: Monday: 8:00-9:00 am Dubai time (12:00-13:00 pm Beijing time) - 1 hour Wednesday: 7:00-9:00 am Dubai time (11:00-13:00 pm Beijing time) - 2 hours Thursday: 7:00-9:00 am Dubai time (11:00-13:00 pm Beijing time) - 2 hours Course Outline: Week 1: Fundamentals of Chinese Pronunciation Introduction to Pinyin Mastering Phonetics and Tones Basic Vocabulary Week 2: Building Basic Conversation Skills Everyday Phrases Numbers and Dates Family and Friends Week 3: Practical Topics for Daily Life Ordering Food Weather Conversations Zodiac and Culture Week 4: Practical Topics for Daily Life Daily Activities Asking and Answering Questions Review and Practice Class Hours: 20 hours Price: 99 USD / 718 RMB / 363 AED 🇨🇳Learn Chinese with Hui Chinese: KZbin： / @huichinese.lindahuang Instagram： / fluentmandarinchinese Tiktok: / huichinese.net WeChat channel: HuiChinese会中文 For more information, please contact: [e-mail]