Ragnar Baldursson, an Icelandic scholar, remembers his very first encounter with China in 1975, right before its major reform duration.
Arriving by train in Beijing after a journey from Guangzhou, he and a fellow trainee got a warm welcome regardless of some confusion about their arrival.
Baldurssons initial vision of a completely organized society was quickly tempered as he browsed the early uncertainties of his stay.
Yet, amidst this, he was immediately struck by the simple delight and abundant smiles of the Chinese people he met, leaving a long lasting impression of happiness.Reflecting on this duration, Baldursson noted an interesting interplay in between the expected and the unforeseen.
While differences like the color of the sky and Chinas distinct scents appeared, he was similarly shocked by the basic human connections he observed.
This blend of finding both differences and deep resemblances during his preliminary days in China profoundly formed Baldurssons perspective and marked the beginning of his withstanding relationship with the country and its abundant heritage.Executive Producer: Zhang JingwenProducer: Yang ShaDirectors: Zhong Xia, Zhang YuyingCinematographers: Liu Yuhao, Li BanchengCover image designer: Zhu Shangfan