Chinese Kungfu popular at Israel's Akko Festival

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Chinese Kungfu popular at Israel's Akko Festival

STORY: Chinese Kungfu popular at Israel's Akko Festival DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Akko Festival 2. various of Kungfu performance 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MAOR HATUEL, Akko resident 4. various of performances at Akko Festival STORYLINE: Chinese Kungfu performed at the Akko Festival in the northern Israeli city of Akko from Monday to Wednesday added a special festive atmosphere to the event and won great popularity with locals. Akko, known for its historical sites and tourist attractions, has previously hosted various China-related cultural activities. This year, the Akko Festival coincided with the Jewish Sukkot holiday and China's National Day holiday, drawing visitors from across Israel. Starting from sundown, Kungfu performances were staged each night for three consecutive days. Before the start of each performance, the stage was packed with spectators eager to occupy front spots. The performances were held beside the w

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