From “What a city!” to “What a life!”—
this shift reflects how foreigners moved from amazement
to fully embracing China’s convenient city life.
From “expats” to “locals”—
this shift highlights how foreign friends have integrated into life in Huli,
enjoying it just like native residents.
Produced by the Huli Publicity Department of Xiamen Municipal CPC Committee and the Huli Converged Media Center,
in collaboration with CHNM,
the new video series “Foreigners But Not Outsiders in Huli”
officially launches today!
Through authentic experiences shared by international friends,
the series transcends language, cultural, and national boundaries,
showcasing how Huli District
fosters deep cultural exchange and integration in everyday life,
creating an inclusive, multicultural community of harmony.
The golden snake brings auspiciousness.
As the first “Spring Festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage” arrives,
the debut episode of “Foreigners But Not Outsiders in Huli”
invites you to join
Kolosov Volodymyr, the “Son-in-Law of Huli”,
as he takes us through his “new home” in the district
to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Spring Festival
and share New Year blessings with one other.
This year marks Volodymyr’s second Spring Festival in Huli.
During this joyful and festive holiday,
Volodymyr and his family gather together
to put up red couplets, make paper cuttings, and enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner,
celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year.
Volodymyr says that,
just like in China,
his hometown also has paper cutting.
What’s different, however, is that they use white paper to cut snowflake patterns,
as the snow creates the New Year atmosphere.
In Huli,
Volodymyr has not only built his own happy home,
but has also deeply integrated into the community through shared cultural ties,
becoming a true “local”.
Kolosov Volodymyr, Son-in-Law of Huli
“I’ve already gotten used to life here. People say I’m the Huli son-in-law who can speak Southern Fujian Dialect, but I feel like I’m truly a ‘local’.”
In the next episode of “Foreigners But Not Outsiders in Huli”,
we will meet a new friend.
What does Huli look like through his/her eyes?
A local foreigner will share his/her perspective.
Stay tuned!