Hi, Hainan! A Time Journey of Rediscovery Through Young Eyes

By Cai Rong/ HIMC / Updated:13:26,03-July-2026

In 1925, French anthropologist Savina stepped onto Hainan Island, surveying the wilderness firsthand and capturing the essence of Hainan a century ago on camera.

If we fast forward through time to 100 years after his visit, what changes will we find?

In 2026, youth from across Europe and Asia are gathering to follow in Savina’s very footsteps and focus their own lenses on Hainan’s past and future.

As they traverse a century into Savina’s perspective on Hainan, come listen what they have to say.

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