Chinese New Year celebrated in various countries

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Chinese New Year celebrated in various countries

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrated in various countries SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain/Kigali/Valletta/Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Addis Ababa 2. various of celebrations in Valletta 3. various of celebrations in Kigali 4. various of celebrations in Barcelona STORYLINE: The 2024 Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, falls on Feb. 10, kicking off the Year of the Dragon. Many cultural activities were held to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in various places around the world. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, a cultural troupe performed a stunning show of Chinese martial arts, opera, and acrobatics to the delight of the audience, including the Chinese community and Ethiopian government officials. In Malta's Valletta, "Happy Chinese New Year" concert captivated an audience of approximately 500 at the University of Malta Sunday night, fostering a closer bond between China and Malta.

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