Chongqing-The first all-English international broadcast program in Chongqing, the 144th episode of “Let’s Meet,”(Special Episode) titled “Bridging Rivers and Seas, Sharing Wisdom of Civilizations”, jointly produced by the Western China International Communication Organization and Chongqing Satellite TV, was aired on both domestic and international media on September 24.

Chongqing’s Moment of River Civilization Dialogue

From the Nile's banks to the Yangtze shores, China and Egypt launched a cultural dialogue, linked by their great rivers. Activities such as the joint World Heritage nomination of Chongqing’s Baiheliang inscriptions and Egypt’s Nilometer carvings, live ICH showcases, and youth dialogues around “mother rivers”. A series of exchange activities is revitalizing these two ancient civilizations in the new era. This episode delves into this grand event of river civilization exchange, reviewing the achievements of both China and Egypt in cultural heritage preservation and the transmission of intangible cultural heritage, while experiencing the new sparks ignited by these two ancient civilizations in the modern age.

Light & Symphony: A Drone Show Illuminates the Yangtze

During the forum, a stunning audiovisual feast was staged—the Yangtze River Civilization Forum Special Concert. The drone performance used the sky as a backdrop and the river as a stage, resonating in harmony with the symphony, perfectly blending tradition and modernity. This episode focuses on the integration of the special concert and the drone performance, along with brief interviews with attendees to interpret the cultural significance and technological challenges behind the performance.

Intangible Cultural Heritage: Voices of the Yangtze

The Yangtze River Basin Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition was also held, featuring collaborative protection mechanisms, cultural ecological zone promotions, and curated displays. These vibrant practices comprehensively showcase the rich and diverse ecosystem of intangible cultural heritage in the basin. This episode focuses on these initiatives, presenting the unique resonance of the Yangtze civilization to a broader audience.

Walking the Yangtze: Baiheliang and Baidicheng

Outside the forum, international guests visited iconic cultural landmarks, including the Baiheliang Underwater Museum and Baidicheng in Fengjie. At these sites, steeped in a thousand years of history, they deepened their understanding and resonance with Chinese civilization. This episode takes you on this journey of cultural discovery to hear our guests' fresh insights and heartfelt reflections.

Scholar Perspectives: The Future of River Civilizations

Every great river has nurtured a civilization, embodying unique human wisdom. Civilizational exchange requires intellectual dialogue. In this episode, we interview authoritative scholars from the field of river studies worldwide to discuss topics such as heritage preservation, basin collaboration, and climate response, exploring how rivers can move toward a sustainable future.

“Let’s Meet” airs every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 PM on Chongqing Satellite TV. It is also simultaneously released on the Let’s Meet official WeChat Channels, the Bridging News app, iChongqing website, Facebook and YouTube channels, WCICO’s global communication matrix platform, and Chongqing Satellite TV’s new media matrix.