Meet Su Shi – the 11th-century poet, statesman, and culinary genius who turned exile into art 🎨 and became a cultural legend under his pen name Su Dongpo. CGTN’s Nadim Diab recently trekked to Huangzhou, where Su’s first exile sparked a creative explosion that still resonates today.
🔍 Did you know? Su’s many names tell his story! Locals chuckle about how his monikers reflect his journey from scholar to exiled innovator. ‘Dongpo’ comes from a humble hillside farm he cultivated while rebuilding his life – a vibe every modern hustler would respect 💪.
\"He didn’t just write poems – he reinvented pork belly recipes while reforming irrigation systems!\" – Local historian
From crafting China’s first recorded recipe for braised pork 🍖 to writing odes that schoolkids still memorize, Su’s Huangzhou years prove that setbacks can become superpowers. His story? A thousand-year-old masterclass in resilience 🌱.
Watch the full journey: CGTN’s video explores how Su’s blend of wit, grit, and cooking skills made him China’s OG influencer 📚✨.
