Kenyans treated to Chinese culture during Spring Festival celebrations

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

Kenyans treated to Chinese culture during Spring Festival celebrations

STORY: Kenyans treated to Chinese culture during Spring Festival celebrations SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:55 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the celebration activities 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN KIAMA, Vice Chancellor at University of Nairobi 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANJJIKU MBUGUA, Chinese club patron 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MWILU RAPHAELA, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZENA MWALE, Student STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "Hundreds of Kenyans joined the Chinese community in celebrating the Year of the Dragon, marking the Chinese New Year here at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute. This year they are celebrating the dragon that symbolizes auspicious opportunities and exciting advancement with the theme being 'The dragon is soaring and the drums are rolling for the Chinese New Year.'" SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN KIAMA, Vice Chancellor at Universi

  • Product Code
  • ILEA002289665
  • Registered date
  • 2024/2/08 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 275.81(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

    STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

      American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit

      STORY: American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:59 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAC RICHARDSON, System analyst from the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRA VANCE, American student from Yenching Academy of Peking University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIAM RINEHART, Graduate from University of Southern California 5. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHRIS CHEETHAM-WEST, Entrepreneur based in Houston, Texas STORYLINE: "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" opened on Monday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province. More than 200 American youth and over 300 of their Chinese counterparts attended the event. The week-long event, themed "Inheriting the bond with Kuliang and deepening friendly relations," invited young people from all walks of life in both countries

        Latvians celebrate annual Midsummer Festival

        STORY: Latvians celebrate annual Midsummer Festival SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Riga CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Midsummer Festival celebrations in Latvia STORYLINE: People in Latvia on Sunday and Monday celebrated the annual Midsummer Festival, singing folksongs, making flower wreaths and lighting bonfires. Summer solstice, with the longest day and shortest night of a year, is Latvians' largest family festival, which is usually celebrated outside of city by bonfires. The Latvian midsummer celebration is called either Ligo or Jani. Ligo refers to the midsummer night (June 23) whereas Jani is the following day (June 24). Both days are national holidays in Latvia and the biggest celebration of the year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Riga. (XHTV)

          Railway station back to normal after flooding in China's Guilin

          STORY: Railway station back to normal after flooding in China's Guilin SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the railway station 2. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU JINMEI, Staff member at Guilin Railway Station STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "On Friday morning, Guilin Railway Station resumes operation after a two-day suspension of passenger transportation services. Behind me, the entry and exit of passengers are taking place in an orderly manner. The city of Guilin, a popular tourist destination in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was experiencing its worst floods since 1998 as heavy rainfall continues to batter southern China. For safety reasons, the Guilin Railway Station partly suspended transportation services beginning on Wednesday because of flooding in the adjacent square and inside the station's waiting area."

            Rescue teams rush to transfer flood-stranded residents in China's Guilin

            STORY: Rescue teams rush to transfer flood-stranded residents in China's Guilin SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guilin 2. STANDUP (English): TIAN ZIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU HONGLIN, Party chief of Nanxishan Hospital 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIU YONGPING, Deputy head of Guilin Detachment of Guangxi Armed Police Force STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TIAN ZIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "In the past several days, heavy downpour has caused severe water logging in many parts of the city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi. Yesterday (June 19), about 500 people were stranded in Nanxishan Hospital as the entire first floor of the inpatient department was submerged underwater. The hospital first took immediate action to relocate those affected to the building's second floor and above before emergency response teams arrived at the scene and helped transfer all those stranded to

              Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits

              STORY: Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the construction of the dam 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ZACHARIAH NJERU, Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "The first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam is now almost complete. Located in eastern Kenya, this dam is expected to be complete later this year, around December. What you are seeing behind me are government officials and other stakeholders in this industry, who have come to witness the progress of this dam that is being constructed by a Chinese company. Upon completion of this dam, it is expected to sort out the food security issues and also provide more water that is needed in this semi-arid area for domestic use and other purposes." As a flagship project of Kenya's Visio

                China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection

                STORY: China strives to strengthen int'l cooperation on cultural heritage protection SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: QINGDAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARAZ BAGRILI, Head of the International Organization Cooperation Department, Ministry for Culture of Azerbaijan 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 2nd Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia was held in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, from Wednesday to Thursday, attracting around 150 attendees from 23 countries and 2 international organizations. The alliance has been running for a year. Attendees from China and other countries to the meeting have spoken highly of China's efforts and shared their views on the future of cultural heritage protection in Asia. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOLIN, Curator of Henan Museum "I have a deep feeling about this meeting.

                  Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

                  STORY: Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp SHOOTING DATE: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SHUKURANI HOTA, Refugee entrepreneur 4. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): VUMILIA KIZA SAIDI, Refugee entrepreneur 6. various of UNHCR supported camps 7. various of UNHCR official 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 9. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Amid the challenges faced by the refugees in this Kakuma Camp here in Kenya, the dedication and compassion of NGOs and the host country Kenya are lighting the path of hope and empowerment towards a better future for the refugees." Shukurani Hota is among thousands of displaced persons who have found r

                    Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

                    STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

                      Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi

                      STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in New Delhi SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:58 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. various of the Chinese ambassador at the photo exhibition ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore's visit to China 3. various of the award ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OINAM THOITHOI CHANUT, Champion of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUREKHA DANGWAL, Professor and vice-chancellor of Doon University STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for foreign college students and secondary school students in India was held at the Embassy of China in New Delhi on Saturday. The competition was co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in India, Cheena-Bhavana of Visva-Bharati University, and the India China Academy. A total of 13 Indian contestants participated in the final competition, showcasing their Chinese language proficiency and