A Colombian vlogger who has lived in China for over 20 years said he was impressed with the ancient architecture and cultural elements he witnessed in the historic port city of Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province.

Addressing a sub-forum of the 12th Global Video Media Forum (VMF) on Tuesday, Internet personality Fernando Munoz Bernal exchanged his stories with other guests on traveling across Quanzhou, a city known as a historic trading port and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Speaking on the characteristic buildings, the heritage, and the alleys he walked through, the vlogger said his visit to the city gave him the realization that history can live outside a museum.
Bernal shared the experience visiting Xunpu Village, where houses are built with a mix of oyster shells and sea mud.
"When we got to the village, we saw a group of ladies that were busy cleaning and opening the oysters. Perhaps you have also seen the flower decoration that women wear, which is absolutely beautiful. When we step inside, we found a small temple that is dedicated to Mazu (Chinese sea goddess) [which] is a very important part of Quanzhou. And to the left and the right we encountered the actual oyster houses. When you place your hand on these oysters, you know that you are touching history, you cannot help to feel a connection with the history of the city," he said.
The two-day VMF event gathered around 200 representatives from mainstream media outlets and international organizations from more than 60 countries and regions in the city.
Hosted by CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+) under the theme "Intelligence Without Frontiers, Vision Beyond The Horizon -- Media's Role in Communication and Cultural Exchange," the forum also saw in-depth discussions on the application and governance of artificial intelligence technologies in the media sector.
Launched by CCTV+ in 2011, the VMF has grown into a premier platform for media professionals from around the world to discuss the latest trends in video content communication and innovation, and aims to foster greater interaction and collaboration between domestic and international media.