Ever wondered how ancient clocks shaped daily life? 🌅 CGTN's latest doc, Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk, takes you on a journey through the Chinese mainland's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, using the 12 shi-chen—traditional two-hour time slots—to map life from dawn to night.
From Zi at midnight to Hai at 10–12pm, each shi-chen mirrors nature's pulse and guides everything from farm work to city hustle. 🚜🌆 You'll meet over 20 locals—from herders on the grasslands to artisans in Silk Road towns—captured over four vibrant seasons.
This cinematic scroll weaves cosmic rhythms with human stories, asking big questions like “What is time?” ⏳ Hint: while we now track milliseconds with atomic clocks, there's magic in these age-old rhythms that keep hope alive in every moment.
Whether you're a history buff, tech geek, or culture lover, Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk promises stunning visuals and heartwarming tales that connect past and present. Ready to set your watch by ancient wisdom? 🎬
Reference(s):
"Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk" | The Pulse of Xinjiang, Measured in Time
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