Chinese performers bring diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show

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Chinese performers bring diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show

STORY: Chinese performers bring diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:18 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese groups in Lord Mayor's Show 2. various of processions of the parade 3. various of Alderman Nicholas Lyons in a golden carriage STORYLINE: The annual "Lord Mayor's Show" was held Saturday in the City of London. Chinese participants once again staged eye-catching performances during the parade and brought diversity to the show. With military bands, university teams and social organizations included, the parade marched from Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, and through some other landmarks, displaying the city's ancient and modern looks in parallel with demonstrating its enthusiasm and culture. Alderman Nicholas Lyons, 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London, traveled in a golden carriage and waved to crowds. Among the processions, a team from the Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA), themed "Hope, Home,

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