Ethnic groups in focus

Adolf was overwhelmed by invitation from local villagers to dine on their distinctive food and rice wine. "I felt like I was a family member," he says.

He also made friends in the process, including ethnic embroidery inheritors and Bouyei singers.

"They are all down-to-earth and sincere, and I feel warmth around them," Adolf says.

He has now shared video clips on various online platforms, including Douyin, Kuaishou and YouTube, where he has garnered praise for his efforts.

Adolf says he has also shared his daily life in China with his family members back home in Germany, who consider his experiences magical.

Dong Yuze from the documentary team admires Adolf's fascination and diligence in covering Chinese culture.

He joined the project due to their shared interests in making short videos and travel.

"He's very into traditional Chinese things," says Dong, who became a friend of Adolf's back in Lianyungang.

"He often looks at ethnic costumes online and he makes some ethnic cultural items himself," Dong adds.