Cultural events in NYC feature China's intangible cultural heritage

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Cultural events in NYC feature China's intangible cultural heritage

STORY: Cultural events in NYC feature China's intangible cultural heritage DATELINE: Jan. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:18 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the embroidery workshop at China Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAO HUIFEN, Embroiderer from Suzhou 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU JUNYAO, Embroidery workshop team member 4. various of visitors having a close-up look of makeup and costume of Kunqu Opera 5. various of Kunqu Opera performers 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES B. HEIMOWITZ, President of China Institute STORYLINE: Multiple events were staged in New York City on the weekend featuring intangible cultural heritage from east China's Suzhou. Chinese artists on Suzhou-style embroidery, Kunqu Opera and Pingtan, the very form of ballad singing in Suzhou dialect with Chinese instruments, presented craftsmanship and performances on Saturday night at the opening ceremony of Suzhou theme day. The theme day was held together with a concert entitled "Echoes of Ancient Tang Poe

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