Iraqi photographer shows architectural changes in downtown Erbil

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

Iraqi photographer shows architectural changes in downtown Erbil

STORY: Iraqi photographer shows architectural changes in downtown Erbil DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photo exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE (Kurdish): RIZGAR ASHTI ADOU, Photographer 3. various of the photo exhibition STORYLINE: An Iraqi photographer opened a photo exhibition on Monday to show the architectural changes in downtown Erbil, Iraq over the past decades. SOUNDBITE (Kurdish): RIZGAR ASHTI ADOU, Photographer "My photographs show the changes that the city center of Erbil witnessed from an architectural point of view, especially the city gardens and the Nishtman Market. As for other pictures, they show the beauty of the city, including the image of Erbil Citadel. As for the location of the exhibition, which is located in front of the headquarters of the city's district office, it is for the public. Because we are always used to having personal exhibitions inside closed halls, I brought the exhibition to the street where people

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001250991
  • Registered date
  • 2023/3/14 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 144.28(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest

    STORY: China's Guizhou promotes tea culture, tourism in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tourism and tea culture promotion event STORYLINE: A tourism and tea culture promotion event was held at the China Cultural Center in Bucharest on Wednesday to showcase the rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty of China's Guizhou Province. The event featured a cultural and tourism promotion video clip broadcasting, a photo exhibition highlighting Guizhou's cultural and natural landscapes, and activities such as Guizhou tea tasting and drawing traditional Guizhou embroidery models. Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin said that the event aims to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and Romania through cultural exchanges. He expressed hope that this cultural and tourism platform would foster cultural dialogue and promote exchanges and mutual learning between the t

      China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert

      STORY: China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU/WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rainstorms in different places in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHAO, Deputy Director of State Grid Hangzhou Lin'an District power supply company STORYLINE: China's national weather observatory on Monday issued this year's first red alert for rainstorms. It's the highest level in the country's weather warning system. The National Meteorological Center forecast heavy rains in the provincial-level regions of Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Guizhou and Guangxi. Various measures have been implemented to prepare for the extreme weather. Wuhan in central China's Hubei launched an islanded microgrid system to enhance flood prevention and drainage capabilities. This system integrates photovoltaic energy storage technology with urban drainage facilities, bolstering the city's flood pre

        Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta

        STORY: Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event held in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, visitor STORYLINE: A Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tourism promotion event was held on Monday in Jakarta, impressing Indonesian audiences with Guangdong's rich cultural and tourism resources. Featured by a series of captivating performances, informative presentations, and immersive exhibitions, the event also presented the "Charming Guangdong" photography exhibition with 50 artworks showcasing the beauty and cultural richness of Guangdong. More than 200 people, including representatives of relevant cultural and tourism institutions in China's Guangdong Province, representatives of the Indonesian cultural and tourism industry, and media from China and Indonesia, participated in the event. SOUNDBITE (Bahasa Indonesia): CORNELIUS DENNIS, I

          Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal

          STORY: Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of the Grand Canal 2. various of the Nanchuan Ancient Street 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO JINGYA, General manager, Cangzhou Grand Canal Operation and Management Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Nanchuan Ancient Street in north China's Cangzhou City has evolved into a new cultural landmark along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. Bathed in rich history and culture along the Grand Canal, the street has been revitalized with a blend of traditional architecture and modern commercial industries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street "I often come here with my friends and

            Afghans preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid economic hardship

            STORY: Afghans preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid economic hardship SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a livestock market in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): RAHMATULLAH, Kabul resident 3. various of a livestock market in Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): KHAN MOHAMMAD, Livestock seller 5. various of a livestock market in Kabul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): EISA KHAN, Soft drink seller 7. various of a livestock market in Kabul STORYLINE: The people of Afghanistan begin to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Monday. However, the high rates of unemployment and poverty have drastically reduced the purchasing power of Afghan people, hindering their ability to shop. At an animal market on the western edge of Kabul, Rahmatullah, 28, sought to buy a sheep to sacrifice. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): RAHMATULLAH, Kabul resident "I am wandering in the bazaar but could not buy a sheep because of the high price. With the prices going up, no one ca

              China Institute launches culinary center in New York

              STORY: China Institute launches culinary center in New York SHOOTING TIME: Jun. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jun. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE S. GEH, Chief Executive Officer of the China Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUE-SAI KAN, Co-chair of the board of the China Institute STORYLINE: The China Institute in America launched its culinary center in New York City on Wednesday, creating a platform dedicated to showcasing and promoting authentic Chinese cuisine and culture. The grand opening gala of the center was held at the headquarters of the China Institute, a U.S. non-profit organization founded by distinguished Chinese and American educators to deepen the world's understanding of China. The newly opened center aims to foster cross-cultural exchange and elevate the appreciation of Chinese cuisine globally through its various activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE S. GEH, Chief Executive Officer

                World Tulip Society chairman praises E. Chinese city's green efforts to develop tourism

                STORY: World Tulip Society chairman praises E. Chinese city's green efforts to develop tourism SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural and tourism exchange event organized by China's Yancheng, in The Hague. 2. various of the Holland Flower park in Dafeng District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China. 3. SOUNDBITE (English): IBO GÜLSEN, Chairman of World Tulip Society STORYLINE: Yancheng, a coastal city in east China's Jiangsu Province, hosted a culture and tourism exchange meeting in The Hague on Friday. Ibo Gülsen, Chairman of the World Tulip Society, praised the Chinese city's sustained green efforts to develop its tourism sector. SOUNDBITE (English): IBO GÜLSEN, Chairman of World Tulip Society "China has a very rich garden culture, garden history. In Jiangsu (province), there are many ancient Chinese gardens that are beautiful to visit. And the love for horticulture and the exp

                  UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges

                  STORY: UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River" opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." It celebrates the rich history and cultural exchanges between the two countries with exhibitions of 400 photographs by more than 100 photographers, paintings, calligraphy, seal carving demonstrations, as well as outdoor activities. SOUNDBITE

                    Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures

                    STORY: Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 3. various of securities company STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid concerns over rising long-term interest rates in Japan, while the market's downside was buoyed by positive U.S. stock futures. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 44.65 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday at 38,855.37. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 2.14 points, or 0.08 percent, higher at 2,768.50. Market watchers here noted the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond briefly rose 0.015 percentage point from Monday's close to 1.035 percent, its highest level since April 2012, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is shifting away from monetary easing measures. The Nikk

                      China Cultural Center inaugurated in Bucharest

                      STORY: China Cultural Center inaugurated in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unveiling ceremony 2. various of performances 3. various of exhibitions STORYLINE: The Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest was inaugurated on Friday in the run-up to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Romania and the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive friendly and cooperative partnership. The center, covering an area of almost 3,000 square meters, is located in the downtown of Bucharest, and features an art gallery, a library, lecture halls, and a multi-functional hall. Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin and Traian Laurentiu Hristea, Romania's Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies, attended the center's inauguration. Hristea praised the vitality and diversity of Chinese culture, highlighting the longstanding cultural ties between the two nations an