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National festival of women's creation underway in Algeria

STORY: National festival of women's creation underway in Algeria SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ART/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: The 9th edition of the national festival of women's creation is underway in Algeria's capital Algiers. This festival highlights the skills and expertise of Algerian women, showcasing their contributions to preserving traditional costumes and crafts. Under the theme "Costumes and jewelry, heritage through history," the festival is scheduled to run from May 10 to May 17. During the week-long event, traditional costume designers and artists from all over the country will present their creations with a modern perspective. The festival also includes workshops in embroidery, jewelry making and design, as well as a dedicated space for museums. In parallel with the exhibition, lectures on fashion, jewelry and ornaments will also be organized. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting fro

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-SOWETO FASHION WEEK

(240509) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation at Soweto Fashion Week in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-SOWETO FASHION WEEK

(240509) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation at Soweto Fashion Week in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-SOWETO FASHION WEEK

(240509) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation at Soweto Fashion Week in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

India votes in 3rd phase of general elections

STORY: India votes in 3rd phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting in India's third phase of elections commenced on Tuesday. Among 93 constituencies spread across 11 states and Union Territories, millions of voters queued up at polling stations since early morning. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes on Tuesday in the western city of Ahmedabad. According to the Election Commission of India, a 66.71 percent voter turnout was recorded in phase two of the general elections. As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the election will be held in seven phases. The fourth phase will commence on May 13, followed by the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25, and the final phase on June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4. Xinhua