Adora Launches Chinese Cultural Documentary Series at Sea

Adora Cruises has introduced a new onboard video documentary series across its ships Adora Magic City and Adora Mediterranea.

In a press release, the company said that the program, titled National Treasure Moments, will be shown to guests during their voyages, offering an at-sea exploration of China’s national treasures. The cruise line explained that the collection of 50 ultra-high-definition videos was developed under the guidance of the National Radio and Television Administration and the National Cultural Heritage Administration.

Each episode runs for approximately five minutes and highlights a single national treasure. The series spans more than ten categories, including bronze artifacts, jade works, calligraphy, and other cultural forms.

“The series vividly interprets the brilliant treasures of Chinese civilization through a concise format and innovative perspective,” the company said.

Passengers sailing on Adora Magic City and Adora Mediterranea can view the documentaries both in the ships’ theaters and from their staterooms.

“We are very honored to host the public service broadcast of the National Radio and Television Administration’s ‘National Treasure Moments’ documentary series on Adora Cruises,” the company stated in its press release.

“We hope that guests can not only enjoy a wonderful holiday at sea but also experience the profound depth and infinite charm of Chinese civilization by watching these excellent documentaries.”

Adora Cruises added that it will “continue to use the unique platform of cruise ships to further promote and spread Chinese culture.”

The initial set of 50 episodes features a broad selection of cultural artifacts, including the Neolithic seven-holed bone flute, a Xia Dynasty turquoise-inlaid bronze plaque with an animal mask motif, and the Zhou Dynasty Da Ke Ding. Additional highlights include the Qin Dynasty Bronze Chariot and Horses, the Han Dynasty Changxin Palace Lantern, and the Tang Dynasty eight-lobed bronze mirror decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay.

“These artifacts span ten thousand years, connecting the Chinese cultural lineage from ancient times to the present,” Adora said.