Get ready to dive into China's rich cultural heritage with a fresh documentary series! China Media Group (CMG) just dropped a sneak peek of 'Nostalgia in Mind', spotlighting the timeless wisdom etched into traditional Chinese homes.
The show zooms in on lintels—those decorative horizontal beams above doors—where families for centuries have displayed inscribed boards summarizing their core values. Think of them as ancient Instagram captions , but with messages like 'pursue virtue' or 'serve your country' instead of hashtags. Talk about #FamilyGoals!
CMG calls these lintels 'cultural DNA,' preserving lessons about morality, patriotism, and community across generations.
The series launches January 1, 2025, airing weeknights on CCTV-4—perfect for history buffs, design lovers, or anyone craving a connection to ancestral roots.
Fun fact: Younger generations in China are increasingly reviving these traditions, blending them with modern life like a viral TikTok trend. Could your family motto fit on a lintel?
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CMG releases new series about inheriting ancient family traditions
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