00:00And in Rongjiang, in rural China, football unites millions of people from different ethnic backgrounds.
00:07The Farmers League has won millions of hearts, supporting poverty, eradication and preserving ancient cultures.
00:14Our correspondent Bruno Fauci was there and brings us more details.
00:19In rural China, in Rongjiang, a peasant football league has demonstrated the people's love for the sport,
00:26bringing together more than 3,000 players from different regions and ethnicities across the country.
00:33According to one of the organizers, the matches can draw up to 60,000 spectators.
00:39We spoke with him at the stadium and sold out different people to learn more about the story.
00:48Football is part of Rongjiang, especially since the sport has a long history here.
00:54It has captivated us since childhood.
00:56In our village, we had our own football field, built by villagers and fans from previous generations.
01:03And we grew up playing, following in our parents' footsteps.
01:08From the first league match until now, I've attended almost every game.
01:13At each match, I carry my family banner to show my pride.
01:16At the end, we give gifts to the players.
01:18This banner belongs to my family and I carry it with all my heart.
01:21The village super league also celebrates China's cultural diversity.
01:26The sport, the league, strengthens local identity and preserves traditions
01:31with artistic performances and concerts that attract huge crowns.
02:04Tonight's歌-
02:06The tournament has been strategic in the revitalization of rural areas in China, generating opportunities and creating employment.
02:15Many young people who have emigrated are returning to work, making the region an example of the Chinese Communist Party
02:22poverty eradication program.
02:25Baumei is one of those people.
02:31The former state has strengthened unity throughout our region and boosted the local economy.
02:37For example, since I returned and started working with Miao and Brody, Batek and traditional sewing, artisans have gone from
02:43having no income to earning several thousand dollars a month.
02:46In the past two years, I have also helped employ more than 200 artisans.
02:50China eradicated poverty in 2020, and Rongjiang became a symbol of that achievement.
02:56Demonstrating how sport can transform a region, create opportunities, and preserve the cultural diversity of this ancient civilization.
03:06Lu Falci, Rongjiang, China, for Telesur.
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