Four original zodiac heads from Old Summer Palace exhibited in Hong Kong

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Four original zodiac heads from Old Summer Palace exhibited in Hong Kong

STORY: Four original zodiac heads from Old Summer Palace exhibited in Hong Kong DATELINE: July 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:34 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of an exhibition showcasing four original zodiac heads of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was held on Monday in Hong Kong. The exhibition opened Tuesday and will last until August 31, 2023. It showcases the heads of four beasts from Yuanmingyuan, or the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, as well as dozens of other precious exhibits. The gallery applied interactive and immersive technologies to enhance visitors' experience. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, China. (XHTV)

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