TV Show · Documentary

The natural cycles of the universe impact each other in a never-ending circle of five interconnected forces, each represented by colour, season, compass point, emotion and location. Colours of China takes the audience on a breathtaking journey through one of the world’s most fascinating and diverse nations. Green takes us East, to the beginning of the cycle, the vigorous growth and energy associated with Spring, the sunrise, wind and the element of Wood. Red is for joy, bounty, celebration, hot Southern summers and the element of Fire. Yellow brings us the balance of the Centre, the grounding energy of yellow Earth, and the seasonal changes of late Summer. White takes us West, to explore its people’s righteousness, expressions of grief and, as we near the end of the cycle, the bountiful harvests of Autumn. Its element is Metal. Black, symbolizing strength, takes us North to the depths of Winter and the life-giving element of Water, drawing our gaze to the heavens and night sky.

2022 · 52m

EPISODE 1

Green

In the Chinese system of Wu Xing, or the Five Phases, Green is associated with Spring, the wood element, the climate of wind, things sprouting and new life emerging. Not surprisingly, Spring is also associated with the direction East, facing the sunrise at thebeginning of each new day. A fitting place for our cycle of energies to begin.
EPISODE 2

Red

Red is the colour the rest of the world associates with China - and for good reason. It’s the colour seen everywhere, from commercial packaging to sacred buildings. It’s an essential part of festivals, weddings, political rallies - almost any occasion worthy of celebration. It represents good luck, prosperity, love and joy.
EPISODE 3

Yellow

In the Chinese system of Wu Xing, or the Five Phases, Yellow takes us back to the Centre, to the perfect balance of Yin and Yang. Yellow is associated in China with late Summer, the changing of seasons, and the element of Earth.
EPISODE 4

White

White is the fourth colour of the five phases, pointing us West and to the element of metal. It symbolizes righteousness and reaping at the end of the natural cycle of life, so its season logically, is Autumn.
EPISODE 5

Black

The final phase of the Wu Xing system, when all things have reached the utmost Yin is represented by black, by water and the cold ice of Winter. It points us North and is as black as the night sky.

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Colours of China

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The natural cycles of the universe impact each other in a never-ending circle of five interconnected forces, each represented by colour, season, compass point, emotion and location. Colours of China takes the audience on a breathtaking journey through one of the world’s most fascinating and diverse nations. Green takes us East, to the beginning of the cycle, the vigorous growth and energy associated with Spring, the sunrise, wind and the element of Wood. Red is for joy, bounty, celebration, hot Southern summers and the element of Fire. Yellow brings us the balance of the Centre, the grounding energy of yellow Earth, and the seasonal changes of late Summer. White takes us West, to explore its people’s righteousness, expressions of grief and, as we near the end of the cycle, the bountiful harvests of Autumn. Its element is Metal. Black, symbolizing strength, takes us North to the depths of Winter and the life-giving element of Water, drawing our gaze to the heavens and night sky.

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