"Ulan · Qiqig" is a 26-episode original animated series produced by the CCTV Animation Department. It is a realistic animated work that depicts the childhood life of Mongolian children on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China.
The series is set against the backdrop of the nomadic life of Mongolian herders. It follows the story of Ulan and Qiqig as they roam the grasslands and grow up happily alongside various grassland animals, presenting their adventurous, surprising, and joyful childhood experiences to young viewers. Through this, the series hopes to show that in China, there is not only urban and rural life but also a fascinating and enjoyable nomadic grassland lifestyle. It explores how children of the same age as Ulan and Qiqig grow up and experience happiness in an environment completely different from other ways of life.
"Ulan" means "red" in Mongolian, and "Qiqig" means "flower." These are the names of the two Mongolian girls who are the main characters of the series. The elder sister, Ulan, is 13 years old, and the younger sister, Qiqig, is 6 years old, symbolizing that they are beautiful red flowers blooming on the grassland, enjoying a childhood as lovely as flowers. The series consists of 26 episodes, set against the nomadic life of Mongolian herders. It follows Ulan and Qiqig as they roam the grasslands and grow up happily alongside various grassland animals, presenting their adventurous, surprising, and joyful childhood experiences to young viewers.
The series tells the story of the collective migration and nomadic life of Mongolian herders on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China. Through the experiences of the two sisters and their family, as well as other Mongolian herder families, as they migrate collectively across different pastures in different seasons, live alongside various grassland animals, and face thrilling, heartfelt, and awe-inspiring moments, the series presents the nomadic grassland life in a realistic animated format. It showcases the Mongolian people's love for their homeland, their simplicity, selflessness, bravery, and spirited way of life. At the same time, it aims to convey contemporary values such as the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature, as well as the respect for and preservation of cultural diversity.
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