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From Bitter Labor to Sweet Rewards
What does it take to transform life’s bitterness into sweetness? Sweet Planet, a new documentary co-produced by CGTN and Insight TV, dives into the stories behind beloved treats—and the resilience of those who make them.
Chaoshan’s Midnight Rice Cake Magic
In China’s Chaoshan region, families rise before dawn to craft glutinous rice cakes—a Teochew tradition requiring hours of steaming, pounding, and molding. 'It’s tiring, but seeing people enjoy our cakes makes it worth it,' says one artisan, kneading dough by moonlight.
Sugar & Sweat in India’s Fields
Meanwhile, thousands of women in India work under the sun harvesting sugarcane. Their labor feeds factories producing the sugar that sweetens chai and desserts nationwide. 'This work feeds my children,' shares a farmer, wiping sweat with a smile.
Cocoa Dreams in Côte d’Ivoire
In Côte d’Ivoire, a chocolate-maker battles odds to uplift local cocoa growers. By ensuring fair pay, he’s building a sweeter future: 'We want our community to taste success, not just cocoa.'
The series reminds us: sweetness isn’t just flavor—it’s triumph over struggle.
Sweet Planet, a new documentary co-produced by CGTN and Insight TV, dives into the stories behind beloved treats—and the resilience of those who make them.
'It’s tiring, but seeing people enjoy our cakes makes it worth it,' says one artisan, kneading dough by moonlight.
By ensuring fair pay, he’s building a sweeter future: 'We want our community to taste success, not just cocoa.'
Sweet Planet: A Global Tour of Sugar Delights!
