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While walking through a park, Mariam discovers a group of locals dancing and practicing kung fu. What follows is a beautiful and spontaneous exchange — where strangers became teachers, warmly inviting her to join and experience their traditions firsthand. This video captures that meaningful moment of cultural connection and shared joy.
Mariam Al Mutawa is an Emirati student currently studying in Shanghai with a deep interest in exploring cultures beyond her own.
Watch the film2 min 45 s — with sound
The Media Studio is SGYN's home for original creative work about China and the Gulf. Through film, essays, photography, audio, and art, young people share the places, questions, and experiences that shape how they see both regions — and the connections between them.
The Studio is still taking shape. Each contribution helps define what it can become.
Tradition in Bloom a film by Mariam Al Mutawa — Shanghai, 2025
