South Africa introduces Mandarin training program for local tour guides

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

South Africa introduces Mandarin training program for local tour guides

STORY: South Africa introduces Mandarin training program for local tour guides DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:15 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the celebration 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FISH MAHLALELA, South African Deputy Minister of Tourism 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAEMU MANDAA, Tour guide 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NONHLANHLA NGWABE, Tour guide STORYLINE: South African Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela on Thursday awarded certificates to tourist guides who successfully completed the Foreign Language Training Programme in Mandarin. The Foreign Language Training Programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to enable tourist guides to develop competencies in Mandarin, with the view of improving service levels and visitor experience. The training programme focused on language tutoring, reading and writing skills, and a course on Chinese culture. China was among the top international tourist markets for South Africa before the outbr

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001007123
  • Registered date
  • 2022/8/20 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 203.18(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Systematic training by Chinese company empowers local talent in Uganda

    STORY: Systematic training by Chinese company empowers local talent in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of local employees from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) having training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAITH KIRONDE, CCCC Uganda Employee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABEL MUSIITWA, CCCC Uganda Employee 4. various of local employees working on site 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (CHINESE): ZHAO WEI, Representative of CCCC Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (ENGLISH): ABEL MUSIITWA, CCCC Uganda Employee STORYLINE: 32 local employees from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) Uganda branch have just completed a two-week educational program. This training was jointly organized by CCCC and Wuhan City Polytechnic (WCP) located in Hubei Province, central China. The educational series, known as the "Seagull Project," is the company's flagship initiative to cultivate local talent. It encompasses a range

      Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals

      STORY: Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Malaysia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MANOHARAN PERIASAMY, Tourism Malaysia Director-General STORYLINE: Malaysia is adopting a holistic approach to boost Chinese tourist arrivals, moving beyond traditional promotional methods to create an ecosystem that enhances visitors' experience. The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights from secondary and tertiary Chinese cities, partnering with educational institutions, and utilizing Chinese social media influencers, Tourism Malaysia Director-General Manoharan Periasamy told Xinhua in a recent exclusive interview. SOUNDBITE (English): MANOHARAN PERIASAMY, Tourism Malaysia Director-General "Everybody wanted a share of the pie from the outbound market from China. A

        Huawei DigiTruck training helps boost income, employment in Kenya

        STORY: Huawei DigiTruck training helps boost income, employment in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners of the summit 2. various of DigiTruck 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ELIUD OWALO, Cabinet secretary for Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy, Kenya 4. various of the DigiTruck STORYLINE: The DigiTruck training program of China's telecommunication firm Huawei, which began in 2019, has significantly contributed to income generation, employment opportunities and entrepreneurship in Kenya, according to a report released on Thursday. DigiTruck, a mobile, solar-powered classroom equipped with laptops, smartphones and internet access, has played a key role in accelerating the teaching of digital skills in Kenya, the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy of Kenya said in the report. "The survey of the youth trained over four years revealed significant positive tan

          Former South African president endorses ANC ahead of elections

          STORY: Former South African president endorses ANC ahead of elections SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaigns 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): THABO MBEKI, Former South African president and former president of African National Congress 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUCKY THAGE, Soweto resident STORYLINE: Thabo Mbeki, former South African president and the former president of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, is campaigning for the ANC ahead of the May 29 elections. Mbeki endorsed the ANC while campaigning in Soweto, which is considered the ANC's stronghold, on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): THABO MBEKI, Former South African president and former president of African National Congress "I know there are many problems in the country, even problems within the ANC. And so as we say, vote ANC, we are making a commitment to the people that we will attend to the problems within th

            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

              Better to see China with our own eyes: American students

              STORY: Better to see China with our own eyes: American students SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation touring 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADJO JOSEPHINE ADJOGBLE, Student of Muscatine High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLIN ENLOW MILLAGE, Student of Muscatine High School 4. various of the delegation touring STORYLINE: 32 students from Muscatine High School of Iowa, the United States, visited Shanghai on Wednesday and Thursday during a week-long study tour that also included Beijing and Hebei. The students participated in various friendship activities and visited well-known scenic spots. They expressed eagerness to share their experiences in China with family and friends once they return home. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADJO JOSEPHINE ADJOGBLE, Student of Muscatine High School "While we're here, they're already curious back home, and they're like, oh you're posting this, you're seeing

                Passengers enjoy immersive experience with Chinese calligraphy on China-Laos Railway

                STORY: Passengers enjoy immersive experience with Chinese calligraphy on China-Laos Railway SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): SANGERDATH LATTHAYORD, Passenger 3. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): LATDAVANH CHANDOUNGDY, Passenger 5. various of the Chinese calligraphy activities STORYLINE: Last Sunday, a train on the China-Laos Railway was brimming with Chinese calligraphy and cultural atmosphere. The Lanting Gathering-themed event was organized by the China Cultural Center in Laos as well as Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC). The event undoubtedly brought a unique cultural experience to passengers. Attending the activity in Coach No. 5 of the Lane Xang EMU train was Phouheuang Souvannalath, deputy director of the Heritage Department under the Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. He was joined by offi

                  Chinese Language Day marked in Geneva

                  STORY: Chinese Language Day marked in Geneva SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATIANA VALOVAYA, Director-general of the UN in Geneva 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN XU, Permanent representative of China to the UN office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland 4. various of the concert 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AIIREZA JEYRANI HOKMABAD, Minister counsellor of the permanent mission of Iran in Geneva STORYLINE: At the Palais des Nations in Geneva, a concert featuring Chinese classical and folk music marked the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations. Renowned artists Mo Juanjuan and Zhang Zhiming from Hunan, China, enchanted nearly 400 guests with their performances at the UN meeting hall. Titled "A Panorama of Hunan Province -- A Concert of Traditional Chinese Instruments in Celebration of the UN Chinese Language Day Prog

                    Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria

                    STORY: Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES SULE, Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AISHA ADAMU AUGIE, Director-general of the Center for African Arts and Civilization, Nigeria STORYLINE: The vibrant fusion of Chinese and Nigerian cultures illuminated the China Cultural Center in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, as government officials, students and cultural enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day. The event featured musical performances and dances by both Chinese and Nigerian artists, showcasing the beauty and diversity of their respective traditions and symbolizing the deepening ties between China and Nigeria through cultural exchange. James Sule, permanent sec

                      Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges

                      STORY: Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia 3. various of the celebration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BIRUK KEDIR, Director-general of the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute 5. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The United Nations Chinese Language Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Friday with a call to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding through learning different languages. The day was marked at the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TVTI) under the theme "Chinese language: connecting cultures through the bridge of mutual learning." The event featured Chinese calligraphy, traditional Chinese music, and acrobatics performed by Ethiopian artists