{"id":13686,"date":"2025-01-22T05:54:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T05:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=13686"},"modified":"2025-01-22T05:54:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T05:54:46","slug":"a-chinese-italian-couple-bridge-cultures-in-n-chinas-tianjin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=13686","title":{"rendered":"A Chinese-Italian couple bridge cultures in N China&#8217;s Tianjin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122cf9924fcf668429cab7588e11d52afdf.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori is pictured at her homestay in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. Sara Tentori, born in the 90s and originally from Italy, developed a connection with China during a high school exchange program. During her university years, she met Li Jian, an Italian-based student from China. They then began an eight-year long-distance relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In April 2024, Tentori, whose Chinese name is Ouyang Shasha, married Li in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town of Tianjin&#8217;s Jizhou District and converted their home into a mountain village homestay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Moving permanently from Italy to China was challenging,&#8221; Tentori admitted. &#8220;But my love for China and my expectation of new life here gave me the courage.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Spring Festival nears, the couple are immersing themselves in traditional festive atmosphere by shopping at local Spring Festival market for New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is our first New Year as a married couple, we&#8217;re excited to host both family and guests at our homestay,&#8221; said Tentori with enthusiasm. (Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_202501225f997f36371a4b7fb6123dec20510092.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows Sara Tentori (R) and her husband Li Jian at their homestay in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin.(Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori pastes window paper-cut in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122bc6b2de9f3364a3ab1475b2309960a70.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A drone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows Sara Tentori and her husband Li Jian talking at their homestay in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122c03660c72baf4a2fab21801cbd1f2875.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori (5th, R) toasts at a family party in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_2025012296b292894f71415cae8cf8ee1d236513.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori sings songs at a family party in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122d8f613d5d1664eedabd68dcf2feee597.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori and her husband Li Jian go back home in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122ed74310b85224d028ef7beca8d90b687.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori prepares for lunch in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_202501228b2b13184b6448a3b9c733152671dfee.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Xie Lijun (L), mother of Li Jian, welcomes Sara Tentori and Li Jian back home in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 18, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122378be6c689a24482bdc6b0a16cf491ba.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori and her family members select Spring Festival goods at a market in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122e9d69e33d8d2409792461d866ea1286c.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Li Jian (3rd, L) and Sara Tentori (4th, L) pose for a wedding photo with their family members and friends in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, March 31, 2024. (Xinhua)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_202501221d55e116f8cb49d39109e8fbbdcba251.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori selects Spring Festival goods at a market in Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_2025012212b6e86cefcc4262a31cde883afc90c3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori and her husband Li Jian select a piece of window paper-cut at a Spring Festival market in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122de4b5923915b4bfaa074291f79a1e8aa.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori (C) and her family members select Spring Festival goods at a market in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Sun Fanyue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122d26ea5de06ac40c7987fd421b4f21dc7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori and her husband Li Jian paste Chinese character &#8220;fu&#8221; (meaning happiness, blessing, and good fortune) on the front door in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/202501224cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3_20250122b02cddb323ed4ea98b38f461971e8159.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sara Tentori and her husband Li Jian sing songs at a family party in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. (Xinhua\/Li Ran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/c.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/english.news.cn\/20250122\/4cf1c4c18b2e4809beaa50b7d8b2d4a3\/c.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sara Tentori is pictured at her homestay in Nanying Village, Guanzhuang Town, Jizhou District, north China&#8217;s Tianjin, Jan. 19, 2025. Sara Tentori, born in the 90s and originally from Italy, developed a connection with China during a high school exchange program. During her university years, she met Li Jian, an Italian-based student from China. 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