Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera

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Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera

STORY: Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qinqiang Opera 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANZAR, Pakistani student, Ningxia University STORYLINE: Forty-nine international students at Ningxia University had a chance on Wednesday to learn about Qinqiang Opera, a genre of Chinese folk opera mainly prevailing in northwest China. Guided by actors from a local theater, the students applied facial makeup, tried on various costumes, and learned about professional moves and gestures. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University "I think it's a very good experience. At other times I just heard about it, but I didn't have a chance to participate. I think Chinese culture is very interesting. So if I have the opportunity and time to do that, I will definitely go and learn." SOUNDBITE 2 (Engl

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