This International Day of Disabled Persons, China is turning up the volume on cultural inclusion 🎧. With over 17 million visually impaired residents seeking accessible entertainment, Beijing cinemas are pioneering screenings with vivid audio descriptions that narrate scenes between dialogues – like a friendly storyteller whispering beside you.
CGTN’s visit to a local theater revealed how these enhancements let audiences 'watch' movies through soundscapes: footsteps echoing in tense moments, rustling costumes during dramatic turns, and narrated visual details. 'It’s not just about accessibility – it’s about dignity and joy,' one attendee shared.
🇨🇳 The initiative aligns with China’s broader push for inclusive cultural policies. Over 500 theaters nationwide now offer such screenings, with plans to expand further. As one cinema manager put it: 'Every laugh and gasp from our audiences proves stories transcend sight.'
