Country S was a large country with countless historical treasures and intangible cultural resources. Country H had taken advantage of the situation and benefited greatly.
Previously, Country H had seized opportunities because of their fast hands.
The thousands of years of cultural history of Country S had nurtured countless precious civilizations and cultures.
The other party had appropriated this without asking, leaving Country S filled with hatred and helplessness.
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Shi Jin and Gu Zehan were drinking coffee when President Cui walked in.
"President Cui." Shi Jin stood up and greeted him.
President Cui's face was a little gloomy. He looked at Shi Jin and could not help feeling a glimmer of hope. "Quick, take a seat."
"President Cui, this is designer Brian. He is here to help us design suitable costumes for the 'Shangzhou Ancient Music Dance'," Shi Jin introduced.
"Hello, Brian." President Cui reached out and shook Gu Zehan's hand.
Although he wasn't in the mood, he still respected the person Shi Jin was introducing.
Seeing that he was in a daze, Shi Jin asked, "President Cui, is something wrong?"
"Well, Country H has actually taken 'Shangzhou Ancient Music Dance' and is saying it's theirs! Do you think they have such a long history? Do they even have an ancient dance? It's all because our National Dance Association performed such a dance last time that they took it!" President Cui said indignantly.
Shi Jin recalled how the people of Country H had always been like that. "They have always been like this. The other two neighboring countries have also suffered greatly. They really want to make the whole world theirs."
"I'm sure that they'll gain recognition for 'Shangzhou Ancient Music Dance'. In the future, they can use it to attract tourists from all over the world. They can even use that piece of culture as their country's strength and business card to raise their country's cultural influence and status in the world." Gu Zehan was also used to Country H's tricks.
That small country always liked to take things from Country S when they lacked something. They would take whatever they needed.
Let alone this kind of dance, even ancient festivals, celebrations, and even some ancient scholars weren't off limits to their thievery. If Country S did not retaliate, this situation would only worsen.
President Cui nodded. "You're right. Country H has always been like this. We can only make the first move in this kind of situation. We have to make things right and make them have no way out. That's the only solution."
Shi Jin asked, "Then, shall we pick up the pace of our dance practice and quickly gather all the information?"
"That's right. Shi Jin, you must settle this matter properly this time. I can arrange the information, but we can only rely on you for the dance. As for the costumes, we'll have to trouble Brian."
"Sure." Gu Zehan immediately smiled. "I'm also from Country S. I have a duty to protect my country's culture."
President Cui praised, "Thank you for your hard work."
After chatting with President Cui, Shi Jin and Gu Zehan immediately went to the dance practice venue.
When everyone heard about this, they became even more engrossed in their training.
Shi Jin explained the basic dance moves and the deeper meanings behind the dance to Gu Zehan. She also explained the style of the clothes she wanted.
"'Shangzhou Ancient Music Dance' looks simple and crude, but in reality, it contains many exquisite dance steps. When you dance really well, it's very pleasing to the eye. It's the legacy of our thousands of years of culture. This time, our dance has to compete with Country H's people, so we have to be better at choosing clothing than them."
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