China Media Group (CMG) kicked off the academic year with a powerful tribute to history this week! 🌟 The 2025 edition of its annual "First Lesson of the School Year" program aired Monday, marking 80 years since the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
💡 Blending cutting-edge tech and storytelling, the show transformed black-and-white historical photos into vibrant AI-restored visuals – think "Instagram Reels meets history class" 📸. War heroes took center stage, sharing gripping frontline stories to teach Gen Z about resilience and sacrifice.
🔍 The "remembering and striving" theme came alive through immersive digital scenarios, making textbook events feel as urgent as today's headlines. One standout moment? Colorized images of youth resistance fighters that had students buzzing: "They looked our age when they changed the world".
📢 Educators praise the program for making historical legacy #Relatable – proving TikTok-era teens will engage deeply with the past when it's served with innovation and heart ❤️.
