SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Commemorating the third anniversary of the Global Civilization Initiative in 2026, A World in Bloom focuses on mutual learning and exchange among world civilizations. The production team from Shenzhen Media Group conducted extensive on-the-ground filming across numerous countries in East Asia, Central Asia and Europe. Through intimate, human-interest narratives, the series engages audiences of all backgrounds, allowing viewers worldwide to resonate with the captivating allure of cross-cultural encounters.

In December 2025, Shenzhen hosted an international event hailed as the “Olympics of Horse Archery” — the Global Horse Archery Masters Tournament. Beyond the competition grounds, the stories of several young people quietly paint a vivid picture of civilizational dialogue.

Alibi, a young man from Kazakhstan, set foot on Chinese soil for the first time. He holds a burning dream: to become a world champion, just like his coach. For him, horse archery is not only a millennia‑old grassland craft, but also a window to the wider world. “Getting the chance to see the broader world outside is also why I chose horse archery,” said Alibi.

Meanwhile, young Chinese horse archers Wu Tongyu and Huang Ziyang were making full preparations for this major tournament held on home ground. Beyond striving for good results, they shoulder another special mission: to bring Guangqi‑style, China’s traditional horse‑archery competition format, onto the international stage.

This thousand‑mile‑spanning encounter is authentically documented in A World in Bloom. On camera, the young horse archers from China and Kazakhstan sweat it out on the competition field and forge deep friendships off it. Sporting contests inevitably have winners and losers, yet civilizational dialogue allows both sides to discover far‑reaching common ground beyond the competition.

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