Travel documentary

The travel documentary "Charming China - Year of the Dragon", co-produced by Taste all China Australia and Greg Grainger TV, aired on Channel Seven of Australian public television in March 2024. This instalment of the "Charming China" series introduced Australian audiences to the cultural significance of the traditional Chinese New Year festival, along with various celebrations held in Sydney. During the Chinese New Year festivities, thousands of overseas Chinese and local residents in Sydney gathered to experience the joy, vibrancy and cultural ambience of the festival. Through Greg Grainger's camera, viewers followed the host on his journey and experienced a multitude of exciting events celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Grainger engaged in lively conversations with individuals on the streets of Sydney, guiding audiences on an immersive exploration, witnessing the Spring Festival celebrations in Chinatown, the spectacle of Red Sails on the Sydney Opera House, the traditional cultural exhibition at the China Cultural Centre in Sydney, mesmerizing dragon and lion dances, exhilarating dragon boat races at Darling Harbour, a dumpling tasting event symbolizing reunion, the Spring Festival concert at Sydney Town Hall, and the grand Tang Dynasty cultural exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum, among others. Since 2018, Taste…

The travel documentary "Charming China - Enchanting Hubei (Part 1)," co-produced by Taste all China Australia and Greg Grainger TV, airs on Channel Ten of Australian public television in November 2023. This latest installment in the "Charming China" series presents Hubei's rich history and ethnic diversity to Australian viewers. Hosted and produced by renowned Australian TV presenter Greg Grainger, "Enchanting Hubei" highlights Hubei's cultural landmarks and explores the Tujia ethnic group's local customs. In part one, Grainger conducts on-site interviews while traveling the Yangtze River from Wuhan to Jingzhou. He experiences Wuhan's vibrant night lights, the simplicity of Yangtze River life, and the Tujia people's talents and spirits, and visits the tomb of the vassal kings of the State of Chu. Additionally, Grainger indulges in one of Wuhan's most famous local dishes, "hot dry noodles," in Hubu Alley, experiences a wine ceremony in Jingzhou, and enjoys China's traditional flower-drum opera. Part two focuses on the Three Gorges Dam and the traditional lifestyle of the Tujia ethnic group. The Tujia, residing in a secluded paradise, sustain themselves. Their traditional attire, weaving techniques, and agricultural tools have withstood the test of time. Welcoming Grainger with a unique traditional ceremony, the Tujia display…