00:00A reminder before watching the video
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00:04Have you ever heard of herding sheep across a bridge?
00:06That on the last Sunday of September each year in London, England
00:09Hundreds of free citizens of London wearing top hats and robes
00:13They would drive a flock of sheep across the South China Seaside area along the Thames.
00:17bridge
00:18This unique sheep-herding activity can be traced back to the Middle Ages.
00:22In those days, flocks of sheep were a symbol of wealth.
00:25Those who were granted free citizens of London at that time
00:29able to enjoy a special privilege
00:31That is, allowing sheep to freely enter the city under the condition of a cotton horn toll.
00:36This ancient privilege has now evolved into a grand public welfare activity.
00:40celebration
00:40While herding sheep across the bridge
00:43Exhibitions will also be held near Nanhua Passenger Bridge.
00:45Showcasing the historic London Guilds
00:47Wool products and sheep shearing demonstrations, etc.
00:50The proceeds from the event will be donated to charity.
00:53Now let's follow the camera to London.
00:56Check out this special sheep-herding-across-the-bridge scene!
01:00Central London, England
01:03A flock of sheep swaggered across the Nanhua Passenger Bridge.
01:06This isn't a flock of sheep that has wandered into the city.
01:09Rather, it is London's annual traditional grand event.
01:12herding sheep across the bridge
01:14However, not everyone is qualified to lead a flock of sheep.
01:17They walked across the bridge in great style
01:19The prerequisite is that one must have the status of a free citizen of London.
01:23And this year, those who took the lead in experiencing this scenery...
01:26It was the well-known television host who just won this honor.
01:45The tradition of herding sheep across the bridge
01:47It can be traced back to the Middle Ages.
01:49Hundreds of years later
01:50This ancient tradition was revived in 2013.
01:54Now, herding sheep across the bridge...
01:56More than just a symbol of the revival of British tradition
01:58It also carries the mission of promoting British wool and agricultural culture.
02:18A flock of sheep passed through a modern building
02:20Ancient craftsmanship and natural wool are making a comeback on the streets.
02:23This dialogue across hundreds of years
02:26It not only preserves unique memories of London.
02:30It also connects traditional culture with modern environmental protection concepts.
02:34And it continues to thrive in the bustling city.
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02:50End of this episode
