Meet Soraya Arrabal, a New York-based filmmaker whose love affair with Chinese culture has spanned over a decade! 🎬 For 13 years, she's collaborated with Chinese creatives, explored Wuhan in Hubei Province, and fallen headfirst into the country's vibrant traditions—from its mouthwatering cuisine 🥟 to its diverse regional identities.
\"I naturally fell in love with China through my work,\" Soraya told us, her eyes lighting up like a Wong Kar-wai film scene (yes, he’s her cinematic hero!). 🎞️ She praised the iconic director’s visual storytelling as a \"perfect interpretation\" of Chinese culture’s depth—think neon-lit alleyways and unspoken emotions that hit harder than a TikTok trend.
But it’s not just about movies for Soraya. She’s obsessed with the \"rich romance\" woven into everyday Chinese life—whether it’s sharing dumplings with locals or discovering hidden cultural gems. 🌸 Her story proves that curiosity + cultural immersion = pure magic. ✨
