The \"Shenlang camphor\" consists of two trees planted by Zhu Xi, a renowned thinker and philosopher from China's southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). Over 800 years, these trees have withstood harsh winds and frost, growing into towering figures. Today, one tree stands thriving while the other has withered, symbolizing the resilience and transformation of China's long-standing traditional culture.
Giray Fidan, a sinologist from Türkiye, visits an ancient village with a 700-year history in Sanming City, southeast China's Fujian Province—the birthplace of Zhu Xi. Through this exploration, Fidan uncovers the secrets of cultural continuity and progress, highlighting how traditional values are being revitalized with new energy in the modern era.
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Classics of Chinese Thought Ep. 3: Passing on eternal flame of culture
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