当“法国浪漫”遇上“古城烟花”

【片头】万载烟花燃放的夜景……出标题字幕

【配音】烟花、傩舞、大碗茶，这里是古城万载。她叫苏菲，是来自法国的一名烟花秀设计师，目前生活在中国万载。说起与中国的缘份，她觉得非常地神奇。

【字幕】烟花秀设计师 苏菲

【同期声】苏菲：“我一直在梦想我要做一个中国公主，从很小就跟（对）中国的文化一直有兴趣，（对我）也有吸引力。（有天）我在乡下散步，突然听到一个声音“咿呀……”。过了几年之后，我发现这就是京剧。”

【配音】因为对中国的喜爱，苏菲选择了学习中文。第一次到中国是奶奶送给她的一次旅行。

【同期声】苏菲：“1986年，（中国）人对我们特别好，特别欢迎（我们），特别（想）要我们知道（了解）中国。”

【配音】从此，中国给苏菲留下了深刻的印象。2008年北京奥运会，苏菲参与了开幕式演出环节的创意策划。她深深地被烟花的绚烂所震撼，于是取中文名苏绮，寓意如烟花一般绮丽。

【配音】万载烟花有1400多年的历史。苏菲慕名而来，加入了当地一家大型烟花企业，她对烟花秀设计的热爱也愈发浓烈。

【同期声】苏菲：“我们想增强烟花秀的主题性、故事性。我们身在古城中，在这古老的建筑群里，我们尝试用全新的方式，让这座古城焕发生机。”

【配音】在苏菲眼中，中国文化元素独具魅力，她将美丽的传说用现代方式演绎。迪士尼乐园也曾采用她的团队设计的烟花。

【配音】2024年10月19日，万载举办了第五届国际花炮文化节，苏菲团队设计的烟花表演获得了金奖。

【同期声】苏菲：“（我代表）法国设计，用的是法国主题，我们想营造一种浪漫的情调。”

【配音】每周六，古城都会举办苏菲主创的烟花秀“焰火之恋”。璀璨星空下，烟花如梦幻之花绽放……华灯初上，苏菲和她的丈夫克里斯一个跳舞、一个打碟，和当地的人们载歌载舞，苏菲与古城渐渐融为一体。

【同期声】游客 巫梦龄：“认识啊，我们万载很多人都认识她，她是我们的朋友。而且她身上的那种松弛感和热情真的特别有感染力。她设计的烟花表演也让万载变得更加美丽和浪漫。”

【同期声】苏菲：“我创意的时候还是为观众，不是为我自己，我把我的（演出）要求做到最高。你必须让你的观众高兴、感动、笑，这就是我们的目标。

【配音】她在万载幸福地生活和工作，感受着这座古城的点点滴滴，欣赏着这座古城的别样美丽。

【同期声】苏菲：“我现在在万载非常愉快，（这里的）环境变得特别好。不知是不是因为这个城市（的人），他们就像家人一样，我们是一家人！”

【同期声】苏菲夫妇：“我爱中国，我爱宜春万载，欢迎朋友们来万载。”

【配音】在纪念中法建交60周年的一枚小小的法国邮票上，印着苏菲热爱的这座烟花古城，璀璨的烟花映照出中法民间文化交流的华光。

When “French Romance” Meets “Ancient City Fireworks”

Fireworks, Nuo Dance, Big Bowl Tea，Welcome to the ancient city of Wanzai. Her name is Sophie, and she’s a fireworks show designer from France, now living in Wanzai, China. When she talks about her connection with China, she finds it truly magical.

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: " I have always dreamed of becoming a Chinese princess. Since I was very young, I've been interested in Chinese culture，it really fascinated me. One day, I was taking a walk in the countryside, and suddenly I heard a sound,“Yi ya……” A few years later, I realized that it was Peking Opera."

Driven by her love for China, Sophie decided to learn Chinese. Her first trip to China was a gift from her grandmother.

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: " It was in 1986. The Chinese people were incredibly kind to us, so welcoming. They really wanted us to learn about China."

Since then, China has left a deep impression on Sophie. In 2008, during the Beijing Olympics, Sophie was involved in the creative planning for the opening ceremony. The brilliance of the fireworks at the event left her in awe, and she chose the Chinese name Su Qi, symbolizing the beauty and splendor of fireworks.

Wanzai's fireworks tradition dates back over 1,400 years. Drawn by its reputation, Sophie joined a large local fireworks company, and her passion for fireworks show design only grew stronger.

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: " What we try to do, as I said, is to enhance a theme or story into it. Here we are in Gocheng, in the old city, and we try to have a new way to see to make this city alive again."

To Sophie, the elements of Chinese culture are uniquely captivating. She brings beautiful legends to life in modern ways, and even Disney has used her team’s fireworks designs.

On October 19, 2024, the 5th International Fireworks Festival was held in Wanzai, where the fireworks display designed by Sophie’s team won the Gold Award.

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: "French design,so the theme is France.We will give a flavor of romanticism."

Every Saturday, the ancient city hosts a fireworks show called "Love of Fireworks"which is directed by Sophie. Under the dazzling starry sky, fireworks bloom like dreamlike flowers……As the city lights begin to glow, Sophie and her husband Chris one dancing, the other DJing，join the locals in singing and dancing.Sophie is gradually becoming one with the ancient city.

Wu Meng Ting（Tourist）: " Of course, I know her! Many people in Wanzai know her; she's our friend. And her relaxed and enthusiastic attitude is incredibly infectious. The fireworks displays she designed also made Wanzai more beautiful and romantic."

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: "When I create something, it's for the audience, not for myself. I always aim to meet the highest standards for the performance. The goal is to make the audience happy, touched, and make them laugh."

She lives and works happily in Wanzai, experiencing the little joys of life in this ancient city and admiring its unique beauty.

Sophie（Fireworks Show Designer）: " I'm really happy here in Wanzai now. The environment has become so much better, and I'm not sure if it's because of the people here, they're like family, we are family!"

Su Qi（Fireworks Show Designer）: " I love China, and I love   Yichun  Wanzai. Welcome friends to Wanzai."

On a small French postage stamp commemorating the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, the ancient city of fireworks that Sophie loves is featured, with its brilliant fireworks illuminating the deep cultural ties between China and France.

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