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🇧🇷The Brazil legend was invited to participate in the 'Chasing Dreams' charity event, which aims to boost local youth football & the development of the VSL

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The dragon boats used in races in Huishui County are small and narrow. Each boat is decorated with a dragon head at the front and a dragon tail at the back and comprises a drummer, a helmsman and ten rowers.

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Experiencing their first trip abroad, the nervous yet excited Guizhou girls toured the legendary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and met a Chinese women's football icon, Liu Ailing, known as the 'Steel Rose'.

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These girls were selected from across Rongjiang County in Guizhou Province to form a young women's football team. In December 2023, invited by Real Madrid, the Rongjiang 'Chasing Dream' project traveled to Spain for a visit and study tour.

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Through the perseverance of Lai Hongjing and other coaches over the past decade, Rongjiang's school football program finally blossomed into a new phenomenon known as VSL in 2023, establishing cooperative projects with professional football leagues like the Premier League.

Lai Hongjing has worked at Rongjiang No.1 Middle School for nearly 20 years, serving as both the school's physical education teacher and the local football coach. Many young players have been his students.

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In July 2023, the renowned basketball star Stephon Marbury appeared on the VBA court in Guizhou, where he faced a one-on-one challenge from basketball enthusiast Yang Huixuan.

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For the people of Taipan Village in Guizhou Province, playing basketball is both the simplest and the most significant activity. Yang Huixuan, a young girl, learns basketball techniques online weekly. Her dedication transforms her dreams into motivation.

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The laid-back lifestyle of Rongjiang has become his sanctuary, and his taste has evolved from Hong Kong-style morning tea to beef noodles without chili, making him feel increasingly like a native of Guizhou.

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Most of the captivating footage of the VSL on major video platforms comes from Zhong Yiji and his production team. Originally from Hong Kong, Zhong studied in Canada and then worked on projects in metropolises like Shanghai and Guangzhou before settling in Guizhou due to the VSL.

She never attended school, but through her hard work, she sent her four children to university, earning her the title of 'star mom' in the village. Despite her busy life, her love for basketball keeps her active on and off the court, always eager to help everyone.

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In Taipan Village, Taijiang County, Guizhou Province, villagers voluntarily organized a basketball game that drew participants from all over the country. The central figure of the event was Yang Changmei, a 51-year-old Miao woman.

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Dubbed by fans as the grassroots 'King of Football', Dong Yongheng, the captain of the #Guizhou #VSL team, works in a rice noodle rolls restaurant on weekdays but is also passionately promoting local football development.

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In November 2023, the #Guizhou #VSL team traveled from the villages of #Rongjiang to compete in Hong Kong, facing players including film stars like Alan Tam, Natalis Chan, and Waise Lee. The match garnered significant media attention from around the globe.

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The Wuyang River will bustle with activity as boats training for the race shuttle back and forth accompanied by rhythmic drum beats and shouts, which make a wonderful sight along the Wuyang River.

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Here, it's not just a thrilling arena where players give their all, but also the home ground of your heart. Experience the pure and intense emotions with us! Click to watch, and let's step into #OurArena , step into Guizhou, and step into moments that will make your blood race!

The documentary series #OurArena  featuring Guizhou's rural sports events is now live! Join us as we traverse mountains and rivers, exploring the mysterious and passionate land of Guizhou!

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Zhenyuan's dragon-boat racing is its liveliest festival and China's national intangible cultural heritage. The town begins preparing for the annual dragon-boat racing cultural festival in the fourth lunar month.

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Today, local tourism departments organise rock-climbing performances by the Miao 'Spider-Men'. Their intangible cultural heritage and consummate skills have become the top attraction at scenic areas.

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Over a millennium ago, the Miao forefathers were forced to hone their rock-climbing skills due to the harsh living conditions; these amazing skills are comparable to those of Spider-Man.

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