Thanks to a TV show, Fu Sheng is no longer a stranger to us. He is a scholar(学者) who lived during the 3rd and 2nd centuries B C. Thanks to this scholar, we have the chance to enjoy the great book Shangshu, one of the "five classics" of Confucianism(儒学).
The TV show is named China in the Classics(典籍). The wonderful program was presented by CCTV. In its first episode(集), Fu Sheng's story was turned into a stage show. After watching it, people not only showed great interest, but also were deeply moved by him. He lived a simple life and made his efforts to protect and pass on a country's culture.
The art director of the show is Tian Qinxin. It was not an easy task for him to turn an ancient classic into a one-hour stage show that connects with the people of today. However, he made it and the show received high praise from people.
The TV show tells one classic Chinese book of ancient times in teaching episode, letting rich history shake hands with modern expressions. It is enjoyed by young people and makes classics "alive".
"Through the classics, we can see the foundations(基础) of modern China," said Tian. "No matter how the human history has developed, they still have a great influence on us. The classics remind us not to forget our past and explain where our cultural confidence(自信) comes from."
