"Meet me in the FTP" single released globally

By / HIMC / Updated: 15:18,30-September-2022

On September 30, the Hainan International Media Center released an original and inventive new single, "Meet me in the FTP." Sung by a trio of expats (South African Lara, Russian Inira, and American Tommy), the cheerful and fashionable style, simple and beautiful lyrics, and charming way of blending local customs with international style is bound to help further amplify the Hainan Free Trade Port’s voice in speaking to the world and helping the world better known Hainan.


From the initial idea through writing and recording, the team behind "Meet me in the FTP" was fully committed to ensuring that this song reflected the unique characteristics of Hainan. Walking an artistic road that integrates international and local styles, domestic and foreign listeners alike will be charmed by the combination of rap, and Hainan's traditional Li ethnicity folk songs such as "It's been a long time since we last met." Keywords and themes in the lyrics of this song include "youth, self-confidence, passion," and "dreaming."


Mixing fashionable international styles with local cultural elements, the moving melody and charming music video thoroughly embody the "Hainan feeling." Filmed on-site at locations including deep within the rainforest, the ancient byways of historic towns, charming rural villages, and white sand beaches with crashing blue waves, this uniquely lovely piece slowly unfolds into a modern masterpiece exploring how Hainan is chasing its development dream.


Hainan has undergone numerous changes over the past decade, and this new song sings their praises. The opening of the Hainan Free Trade Port is an opening up to the world. Hainan welcomes everyone who wants to chase their wonderful dreams to come here and help make a beautiful future for all of us!

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