Chinese communities in New Zealand celebrate 74th founding anniversary of PRC, Mid-Autumn Festival

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

Chinese communities in New Zealand celebrate 74th founding anniversary of PRC, Mid-Autumn Festival

STORY: Chinese communities in New Zealand celebrate 74th founding anniversary of PRC, Mid-Autumn Festival DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations STORYLINE: Chinese communities held activities recently in New Zealand to celebrate the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. A reception was held in the capital Wellington on Saturday. Minister Counsellor Wang Genhua of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand extended Mid-Autumn Festival greetings and said that he looked forward to the bright future of China-New Zealand friendly relations. Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island, held the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival gala on Saturday night. During the more than two-hour performance, the local overseas Chinese community presented more than 20 wonderful artistic performances. New Zealand's Women, Children, Poverty Reductio

  • Product Code
  • ILEA001761507
  • Registered date
  • 2023/9/24 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 92.96(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    2024 Arrowtown Autumn Festival held in New Zealand

    STORY: 2024 Arrowtown Autumn Festival held in New Zealand SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: The 2024 Arrowtown Autumn Festival is being held from Thursday to Sunday in New Zealand. A series of music and dance performances, art exhibitions, street parades, classic car exhibitions, and other exciting activities are held during the festival, attracting tourists from all over the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Wellington. (XHTV)

      Chinese string quartet debuts in New Zealand

      STORY: Chinese string quartet debuts in New Zealand SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert STORYLINE: The Chinese string quartet Amber Quartet staged a maiden concert on Friday in Christchurch, the largest city of New Zealand's South Island. Friday's concert, presented by artists from the Central Conservatory of Music of China, was a leg of their debut tour in New Zealand, along with two other concerts on Wednesday and Thursday in Picton and Blenheim. The local audience not only enjoyed masterpieces of Eastern and Western classics, but also had the opportunity to appreciate the joint performances by the Amber Quartet, one of China's most celebrated string quartets, and the artists from Christchurch, said Chinese Consul General in Christchurch He Ying. Yang Yichen, Amber Quartet's cellist, said there is a large fan base for classical music in New Zealand. Amber Quartet played Mendelssohn's

        Chinese Language Day marked in Geneva

        STORY: Chinese Language Day marked in Geneva SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:43 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATIANA VALOVAYA, Director-general of the UN in Geneva 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN XU, Permanent representative of China to the UN office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland 4. various of the concert 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AIIREZA JEYRANI HOKMABAD, Minister counsellor of the permanent mission of Iran in Geneva STORYLINE: At the Palais des Nations in Geneva, a concert featuring Chinese classical and folk music marked the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations. Renowned artists Mo Juanjuan and Zhang Zhiming from Hunan, China, enchanted nearly 400 guests with their performances at the UN meeting hall. Titled "A Panorama of Hunan Province -- A Concert of Traditional Chinese Instruments in Celebration of the UN Chinese Language Day Prog

          Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing recognition in New Zealand

          STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine gains increasing recognition in New Zealand SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: HEALTH/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances 2. various of activities STORYLINE: Patting the armpit and the elbow crease, stretching and yawning, hundreds of New Zealanders immersed themselves in a series of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) activities in Christchurch, New Zealand on Sunday. Wang Lepeng, associate professor from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, explained to the audience why to do the pattings and knockings: "The liver likes you patting the armpit and stretching and yawning, and the heart likes knocking the elbow crease." Local resident Felicity Smith experienced acupuncture treatment, tui na massage therapy and some TCM exercises at the "Chinese Language plus Traditional Chinese Medicine" lecture and exhibition held at the central library of Christchurch, the largest city in New Zeal

            Theatrical extravaganza opens in south China's Guangxi

            STORY: Theatrical extravaganza opens in south China's Guangxi SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of drama performance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN YING, Actress, National Theater of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YI KEYING, Volunteer, Guangxi Normal University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIA JIANLI, Actor, Sichuan People's Art Theater STORYLINE: A one-month theatrical extravaganza kicked off at Guangxi Provincial Art Center in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday night. The event will showcase 39 Chinese theatrical productions in Nanning and Guilin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Southwest Drama Exhibition, which since its debut in 1944 has become a phenomenon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN YING, Actress, National Theater of China "Drama is a very good form of artistic expression, which can bring China's 5,000-year-old history to the stage, and let more young people

              Young scholars discuss opportunities for China, Russia

              STORY: Young scholars discuss opportunities for China, Russia SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): K.V. BABAEV, Director of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: With China and Russia celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, the "Sino-Russian Young Scholars Forum: Future Development of Bilateral Relations in the New Environment" co-hosted by Jilin University and the Russian Academy of Sciences was held Thursday in northeast China's Jilin Province. Dozens of scholars from China and Russia gathered to discuss new opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in fields such as economy, trade, and culture. Director of the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of Sciences K.V. Babaev believes that young people from both countries should co

                China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations

                STORY: China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANUARY MAKAMBA, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China and Tanzania held a reception in the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam on Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The celebrations, braced by Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, were also attended by overseas Chinese in Tanzania and Tanzanian government officials. The reception was highlighted by a photo exhibition, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and Xinhua News Agency, depicting the practical coo

                  Chinese cultural elements shine at Cherry Blossom Festival in Germany

                  STORY: Chinese cultural elements shine at Cherry Blossom Festival in Germany SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cherry blossoms at Gardens of the World 2. various of Chinese cultural performances at Gardens of the World 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN HE, Conductor of Berlin Chinese Xueyou Choir STORYLINE: The Gardens of the World in Berlin, capital of Germany hosted its annual Cherry Blossom Festival over the weekend. Visitors enjoyed a wide-ranging entertainment and stage program in the Japanese, Chinese and Korean gardens. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN HE, Conductor of Berlin Chinese Xueyou Choir "The Berlin Chinese Xueyou Choir has been established for 29 years. We are invited to participate in cultural exchange activities in the park every year (during the Cherry Blossom Festival). We just performed three Chinese songs, which were welcomed by the audience. In the future, we hope to continue to contribute to the pr

                    Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor

                    STORY: Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China 3. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Haikou, the capital city of south China's Hainan Province. The six-day event hosts over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. Ireland is the guest of honor at this year's expo, with a dedicated exhibition venue showing the country's scientific and technological innovation, education, investment, tourism and culture. Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Ireland in China Derek Lambe said the expo is an important

                      Traditional Thingyan water festival kicks off in Myanmar

                      STORY: Traditional Thingyan water festival kicks off in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening ceremony of Thingyan Water Festival STORYLINE: Myanmar's vibrant Thingyan water festival kicked off on Saturday, with celebrations taking place across the country. Traditional dance troupes in colorful dresses performed at the opening ceremonies of the festival. In Yangon, the water festival was officially launched at the mayor's pavilion in front of the Yangon City Hall. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein extended his best wishes to the people. This year's water festival will continue until April 16, and the Myanmar New Year falls on April 17. Alongside the main celebrations, various special events are featured, including walking Thingyan festivals in some towns and a floating water festival at Inle Lake in Shan state. The Thingyan water festival holds immense cultural si