L.A. Children museum holds activities to celebrate Earth Day

**This is a 60-seconds sample of the video. For the full version, please contact us.**

L.A. Children museum holds activities to celebrate Earth Day

STORY: L.A. Children museum holds activities to celebrate Earth Day DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:27 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children attending the event on Earth Day STORYLINE: Kidspace Children's Museum in Los Angeles in the western U.S. state of California kicked off a full weekend of green activities and community-building special events on Friday in celebration of Earth Day. The activities include earth painting, making rope toys for shelter dogs out of recycled T-shirts, and observing and learning about native species of wildlife that are beneficial to the ecosystems. Children can participate in a bug spotting program, developed by the University of Kansas, to learn how to find, count, and record wildlife at home. They can also adopt a live caterpillar through a nature and science project that allows people to follow the growth of a tiny caterpillar at home as they miraculously transform into a Painted Lady butterfly that can be released into n

  • Product Code
  • ILEA000957508
  • Registered date
  • 2022/4/23 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 92.18(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital

    STORY: Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAL SREYMEAN, Visitor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BO SREYNICH, Visitor 3. various of the opening ceremony of Cambodia-China paintings exhibition 4. various of visitors and exhibits STORYLINE: A Cambodia-China paintings exhibition opened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of visitors. Jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia and China's Jiujiang University, the half-day event displayed dozens of paintings featuring scenery, culture and tradition of both countries as well as Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the exhibition was part of the joint activities organized to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024. "Through this painting exhibition, I believe that

      Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China

      STORY: Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:10 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Language Day event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOAN DESLANDES, Head teacher of Kingsford Community School in east London 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEVINA MISTRY, Student, Queen Mary High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KATHARINE CARRUTHERS, Strategic Director of the Mandarin Excellence Programme, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society STORYLINE: The virtual tour of China's Sanxingdui Museum was held on Thursday in central London during an event in celebration of Chinese Language Day of this year, which was attended by about 100 students from four schools. The event, hosted by the Chinese Bridge Club and the Chinese Proficiency Test UK Committee, marked the end of the 2024 International Chinese Language Day activities across Britain. During the event, six on-site workshops offered the students a

        Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest

        STORY: Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:35 LOCATION: PORT ARANSAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of seagulls flying at Texas SandFest 2. various of people taking photos with the large sand sculpture themed 2024 Texas SandFest 3. various of sculptors and sculptures 4. various of a 10-minute quick carving competition STORYLINE: With lots of sand, wind, sun and fun, the three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on April 21 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is family-oriented with various activities including on-site sand castle lessons for children aged between 6 and 12, as well as daily 10-minute quick care competitions. The event is the largest beach sand sculpture competition In the United States, according to the organizers, who divide the competitors into three types: master sculptors, semi-pro sculptors and amateurs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Port Aransas, U.S. (XHTV)

          Romania's Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese Language Day

          STORY: Romania's Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese Language Day SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:31 LOCATION: BRASOV, Romania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Brasov 2. various of Chinese Language Day activities 3. various of the celebration 4. various of cultural lectures 5. various of martial arts performances STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Transylvania University of Brasov, Romania, hosted on Friday a series of activities to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day. Attendees were treated to a diverse array of performances, including Chinese and Romanian song renditions, guzheng performances, and demonstrations of Tai Chi and martial arts. The event, themed "Chinese: Building a Bridge for Mutual Learning among Civilizations", also featured the screening of an award-winning video work titled "My Story with China: The Sino-Romanian Friendship through My Eyes" and a cultural lecture on the theme of "Dao" in Romania. Zhang Li

            Year of Dragon celebration held in U.S. wildlife park

            STORY: Year of Dragon celebration held in U.S. wildlife park SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: SAN DIEGO, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Saturday kicked off a two-day special event to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, hosted the opening ceremony of the annual event, which was attended by Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international nonprofit conservation organization in California. It has the largest zoological society membership in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships. Besides wishing all visitors and their loved ones good health and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon, Baribault praised the joint efforts of the alliance and its Chinese partners in breeding and protecting giant pandas and other species while

              More culture exchanges expected at Lunar New Year celebrations in LA

              STORY: More culture exchanges expected at Lunar New Year celebrations in LA SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Southern California STORYLINE: A series of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations was held Saturday in Southern California, which is home to most Chinese Americans in the United States. Many people told Xinhua they expected more cultural exchanges between the two countries. In Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, a two-day Chinese New Year festival kicked off Saturday morning, which featured lion dances, face-changing performances, martial arts demonstrations, music, as well as art and craft shows. "It was amazing! It was beautiful!" said Catherine and her boyfriend Brandon, who only gave their first names. They said they were attracted by the traditional Chinese opera featured at the event. Calling it "a good opportunity," they said the performance gav

                Watermelon festival held in Los Angeles

                STORY: Watermelon festival held in Los Angeles DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people eating watermelon 2. various of watermelon carving 3. various of watermelon festival STORYLINE: The 2023 California Watermelon Festival is taking place in Los Angeles over the weekend, featuring free watermelons, live entertainment, carnival rides and other activities for families. During the two-day event, organizers plan to distribute over 100,000 pounds (about 45,360 kg) of watermelons to visitors as hundreds of people gather to taste watermelons and delicious food, and participate in watermelon-themed contests. The festival also features a marketplace, hosting a diverse range of art and craft exhibitors. Glenn Harvey, a local artist who specializes in balloon twisting and decorating, told Xinhua he expected to make hundreds of balloon sculptures for visitors during the festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Los A

                  Chinese diplomats, doctors visit orphanage in Algeria before Int'l Children's Day

                  STORY: Chinese diplomats, doctors visit orphanage in Algeria before Int'l Children's Day DATELINE: June 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of donation ceremony 2. various of health consultation 3. various of game session 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic/French): SOFIANE GUERCIF, Director of Draria Children's Village 5. various of International Children's Day celebration STORYLINE: An orphanage in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on Wednesday welcomed a charity event organized by the Chinese Embassy ahead of International Children's Day. During the event at the Red Crescent's Orphanage Village of Draria, members of the Chinese medical team in Algeria conducted health consultations on-site for the children in the village. A number of games and activities were organized by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) Algeria, and gifts, health care kits, and stationery supplies worth about 2 million Algerian dinars (about 14,617 U.S. dollars) were donated t

                    Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu amazes Southern Californians

                    STORY: Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu amazes Southern Californians DATELINE: May 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Shaolin Kung Fu performance 2. various of the event STORYLINE: A stunning performance showcasing the intricate technique, astounding imagery and lightning moves of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu amazed hundreds of audiences at Bowers Museum in Southern California on Sunday. The Kung Fu demonstration by Shaolin warrior monks was a highlight of the 2023 Shaolin Cultural Day, a cultural extravaganza for the Orange County community in Southern California. The event also featured a series of demonstrations on Zen arts, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Zen Buddhism, experience the elegance of a traditional tea ceremony, learn the art of incense-making, and indulge in the harmonious melodies of Zen music. The 2023 Shaolin Cultural Day served as a fitting finale to the 2023 Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Herita

                      Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month

                      STORY: Los Angeles celebrates Asia Pacific heritage month DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration 2. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee John S. Lee speaking 3. co-chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Committee Nithya Raman speaking 4. SOUNDBITE (English): MIKE FONG, California State Assemblyman 5. various of celebration 6. California State Assemblyman Mike Fong 7. various of celebration STORYLINE: Surrounded by soaring stone pillars, sunny skies overhead and an expansive view of lush greenery beyond, attendees enjoyed a lively Chinese lion dance performance, heartfelt speeches by civic and community leaders, and a delicious Asian-fusion lunch at the opening ceremony of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month held in the Spring Court of Los Angeles City Hall on Friday. In the United States, May was officially designated as the AAPI H