《gourmets alive》The seventh episode of the first season, titled “Su Shi: The Gourmet Who Never Lonely”, focuses specifically on Su Shi's life in Danzhou, showing that he still maintained his spirit even during the difficult period of being exiled.Optimistic and undiminished love for food.
During the Northern Song Dynasty, the environment in Danzhou was difficult, but Su Shi's open-minded character enabled him to discover and enjoy the local customs, especially the food.Through Su Shi's poems and historical records, this episode depicts how he tasted Danzhou's special foods, such as seafood, tropical fruits, etc., with local residents, and how he used his wisdom and poetry to transform these experiences into immortal literature.work.
Su Shi's life in Danzhou not only reflects his happy-go-lucky life philosophy, but also shows how he communicates deeply with local culture through food and uses food as a bridge to shorten the distance with the people.
Through Su Shi's food stories, the program conveys the profound theme of finding joy in life and cultural resonance even in adversity. It shows Su Shi's dual identity as a gourmet and literary giant, and how he finds inspiration and comfort in food., and thus never be alone.