Shenzhen Media Group Captures Civilizational Ties in Horse Archery

The project documents the journey of Alibi, a Kazakh horse archer visiting China for the first time with aspirations of becoming a world champion. His arrival coincides with the preparations of Chinese competitors Wu Tongyu and Huang Ziyang, who aim to promote the traditional Guangqi-style format on an international stage. Filmed across East Asia, Central Asia, and Europe, the series focuses on human-interest narratives rather than mere competition stats.

While the tournament inevitably produces victors and defeated participants, the documentary highlights how the sport serves as a bridge for cultural dialogue. Through sweat and shared practice, the athletes move beyond the competition field to establish personal bonds. By capturing these cross-border encounters, the Shenzhen Media Group production suggests that common ground is found through the preservation and exchange of millennia-old skills.