Below is Harrison Berger and Wesley Wang’s experience with creating a Why Speak Chinese video. Be sure to like and share their Instagram post! https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRUIpTgXC1/
Q: Why do you think videos like these are important?
A: I think contests like these give the opportunity for people from all different backgrounds and cultures to share their experiences with the rest of the world. It’s unfortunately rare to see communities truly embracing the vast diversity around them, but if we stop and listen to what others have to say, our views could be shaped differently in ways we didn’t know. Scrolling through my competitor’s videos, I found myself lost in their stories, with each new presenter bringing a unique personality. It’s fascinating to be a part of the diversity.
Q: What did you like about creating the video?
A: Making the video was definitely a lot of fun, but not without obstacles along the way. Harrison and I filmed the whole thing a few months ago, but apparently, the criteria of last year’s contest, which we worked off of, changed completely! We had to re-film everything weeks later, eventually traveling all the way to Chinatown to capture our desired footage and environment. Through time constraints, restaurant managers kicking us out, and camera batteries dying—ultimately, our perseverance withstood the challenges, and we were finally able to create the end product you see today. I guess the setbacks are part of the journey.
What an amazing video! You guys seem to have an amazing passion for the Chinese culture and language and I really hope that you will be able to win those tickets to China and take a trip of a lifetime. My trip to China was amazing; meeting so many new people, trying amazing food, and getting to practice such an amazing is something that I hope you two can both experience!
I honestly believe that these contests give an opportunity to people from all different backgrounds and cultures to share their experiences with the rest of the world. It is amazing to see how people that usually would not interact with each other. This gives people an opportunity to experience other people’s cultures and traditions. Thank you for the great article!
This is an amazing video. Your editing and you efforts definitely deserve the 1st place win. You can really see how chinese helps you in new york. This video shows creativity and is so unique from other videos.GREAT JOBBBB
This is an amazing video. Your editing and you efforts definitely deserve the 1st place win. You can really see how chinese helps you in new york. This video shows creativity and is so unique from other videos.GREAT JOBBBB
Wow amazing video guys! Im surprised you guys made the video based on the obstacles you faced. Although im glad you guys made the video talking about the chinese culture and environment. I also like how you guys went to chinatown to film the video. It really creates the enviorment the video needed. Overall, your video was amazing. Good Job!
This is such a fascinating video！It is so inspiring to see how such effort you guys put into making this video. You guys were determined to have a great end product despite the difficulties in filming. The editing of the video was cool as well. It was also a great idea to film in Chinatown to capture the culture in your video. Great job guys!
Cool video and article! I sure hope that Wesley and Harrison win this contest! I can see that you guys really worked hard to produce this video. Although there were many obstacles and problems that came up while you guys this video, you guys persevered and got the video done. Most importantly, your product came out really well. Also, I think that people should experience and try people’s culture. Congratulations on completing your video, I hope you win!
Cool video and article! That video was the best one I’ve seen! I can see the hard work you put into this video. In the end your video was very well made. I hope you win!!!
Very well produced video and article! I loved all the clips you used from Chinatown. This contest really is unique and brings many people together. I also believe that there are always obstacles along the way, but it’ll be better at the end. Best of luck to Wesley and Harrison!
Great video! Also nice job making the article. I do believe that you guys can win the trip to China. It’s cool to see how passionate you guys were in making the video. I also like how you took the time to go to Chinatown to film. This video was well made and put together. This really showed your passion for Chinese. Great job!
Nice video! Choosing to learn Chinese has been one of the best choices I made. If I didn’t learn Chinese, I would’ve had trouble communicating with relatives in China. This video was amazing that I can clearly see the efforts you guys put in when making this video. I hope you guys win the trip to China!
I’m very inspired by your video! You guys did a great job showing how each of you value Chinese culture in some way. It’s great to see you guys appreciate the Chinese language I agree that our views could be shaped differently by listening to other stories. It must’ve been difficult for you guys to film while being busy with school work, so I appreciate you guys for making such an amazing video! Keep it up and I hope you guys will win!
I am wowed by your amazing video! Great job at showing how your Chinese language background has affected and impacted your lives. It is amazing for you guys to like and enjoy Chinese. Listening to other things really skews your interpretation. What I am surprised and amazed about is the amount the time and dedication you put into a video about Chinese specifically why speak Chinese. I have no doubts that you guys will at least come in the top three. You guys should join Chinese honor if you haven’t already.
Great video and editing! I loved all the clips from Chinatown and how this video was put together. Your passion for Chinese culture is very evident in this video, and I hope you guys contain to spread your love for Chinese culture. It’s unfortunate that you had to re-film the entire video, especially with schoolwork in the way, but you guys persevered. Hope to see more of your awesome videos again here on The Daily China.
This is an amazing video! It was so much fun to watch. Even with all those obstacles, you guys still managed to produce a fantastic video. Your dedication and hard work for the contest and Chinese culture is very admirable. I hope to see more videos from Harrison and Wesley in the future!
This videos editing is really good! This is probably the best one ive seen so far. I can see the hard work you put into this video. In the end your video was very well made. I hope you win!!!
Thanks for another great video! It was very informative, entertaining as well was very well edited. It was clear that a lot of time and effort was spent in the video. It was interesting to see what challenges you faced when filming the video, as well as why you think that theses videos are important. It was great how you went to Chinatown and discussed the Chinese culture extensively. I also agree that these videos are important to share Chinese culture. Overall, good job and I hope to see more videos in the future. Also, good luck on the contest!
This video is absolutely brilliant, gentlemen. It warms my heart to see two fine young people taking in a foreign culture in one of its centers near our home on Long Island. I find that devotion to a culture very encouraging, and a wonderful subject to elaborate in a video. I hope you do very well in the competition, as well as taking in the distinct culture that you are learning in the classroom. I do hope that you enjoyed some fine food when you were in Flushing, the gastronomic experiences there are some if the best that I’ve had in the city.
What an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the video that we all saw in class. It must have bee so frustrating when you had to go back to Chinatown to re film all of the material because the contest requirements changed. Also, I can’t imagine the struggles you guys went through (including being kicked out of restaurants!). I thought the video was such a unique appreciation of the diverse perspectives of Chinese culture, and I’m glad to hear that making the video expanded your horizons as well. It really looked like you guys enjoyed yourselves and that is just wonderful! Keep up the great cinematography!
This is such an amazing video, the editing is phenomenal as well! It’s obvious from the quality of the video that lots of hard work and time was poured into creating this video. I thought that filming in Chinatown was a great idea, as it captures many aspects of Chinese culture and isn’t too far away either. Your devotion to Chinese culture was very clear and inspiring, and it was cool to hear about your experiences as well. It was interesting to hear about the challenges that you went through to create this video(being kicked out of restaurants!), but I think your perseverance definitely paid off. Overall, your video was a unique way to display your appreciation of Chinese culture and I hope you guys win the contest!
This is one of the best Why Speak Chinese videos I’ve ever seen! I really liked how you actually went to the city to film it. Who would’ve thought that such a simple and short video would have so many challenges? Good thing you guys pushed through because the end product was amazing. The editing was exceptional and the video was engaging. I hope to see more of these in the future. Hopefully you guys win the contest!
What a great article. I really liked the video. And how they added the Q and A to lend a hand behind the scene. Wesley and Harrison went to great lengths to make this great and I think they succeeded. I would be surprised if they do not win. Keep up the good work.
Wow! This was a pretty well produced video! I really enjoyed watching it and learning about why speaking Chinese is so important for you. Other than the partially low-quality audio, I think it really gets your point across and deserves a win. I’m sure you had a great time in China Town with friends and did fun activities together.
Great article and video! I love all the different shots you guys took and how sincere you guys were throughout the video. The video was both engaging and charismatic and really showcased both of your passions for the Chinese language. I thought the interview responses were quite funny- especially the part about being kicked out of the restaurants:). Overall, great job and I know you guys will definitely win!
Thanks for another great video! It was very informative, entertaining as well was very well edited. It was clear that a lot of time and effort was spent in the video. It was great how you went to Chinatown and discussed the Chinese culture extensively. I also agree that these videos are important to share Chinese culture.. It really looked like you guys enjoyed yourselves and that is just wonderful! . I hope you guys win:))
This is such an amazing article and video! I enjoyed watching the video and I loved the clips of Chinatown that you included. It’s obvious both of you are passionate about learning the Chinese language and culture. I admire the dedication you put into making this video. Overall, both of you did a great job!
Great video and editing I liked all the clips from Chinatown and how this video was made hope that this video can go across the world, but I also remember the time when i had enjoyed going to chinatown but anyways this also helps in real life if someone talk to you in chinese,hope u guys win!
I like how they were so modest in their answers. I also see how they created the Video. I think this Video is a wonderful experience to teach other kids about Chinese. I did something like these so I might do an article. Thanks for the inspiring information.
This video is very well produced! It really demonstrates the importance of communication using Chinese in this society.This video almost might influence others to study Chinese as well.Overall,it was well made and was very informational