Memorial statue honors Chinese translator of Hungarian poet

STORY: Memorial statue honors Chinese translator of Hungarian poet SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: KISKUNFELEGYHAZA, Hungary CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): JOZSEF CSANYI, Mayor of Kiskunfelegyhaza in Hungary 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): JOZSEF TARJANYI, Member of the National Petofi Society in Hungary 5. various of the statue of Bai Mang 6. various of the statue of Sandor Petofi STORYLINE: A statue was unveiled on Tuesday to honor Bai Mang, the Chinese translator of Hungary's most renowned poet: Sandor Petofi. Jozsef Csanyi, mayor of Petofi's hometown Kiskunfelegyhaza, emphasized the significance of the memorial, which completes a series of monuments dedicated to the first translators of Petofi into various languages. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): JOZSEF CSANYI, Mayor of Kiskunfelegyhaza in Hungary "This event today is another bridge built between a very important country of the w

Automatic translation device at rental car shop

Automatic translation device at rental car shop

A foreign tourist (L) speaks to a rental car shop clerk through an automatic translation device at Chitose airport in northern Japan on April 26, 2024. Orix Auto Corp. introduced the device the same day on a trial basis, with the transparent display set up in front of customers showing what they say in their native languages -- with 13 languages including English, Chinese and Korean available.

New Delhi World Book Fair underway

STORY: New Delhi World Book Fair underway SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of World Book Fair 2024 venue 3. various of book stalls STORYLINE: The 51st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 is currently underway in the Indian capital, celebrating the rich tapestry of Multilingual India. The event spans from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, offering a unique platform to showcase the diverse linguistic traditions of the nation. With over 400 stalls, the fair boasts an impressive representation of languages. The fair promises a unique and enriching experience for attendees of all ages. Saudi Arabia has been designated as the guest of honor for this gathering. The partnership aims to foster cultural exchange and promote a deeper understanding of the literary traditions between the two nations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

ITALY-ROME-WINTER SALE

ITALY-ROME-WINTER SALE

(240114) -- ROME, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A screen displaying the word "sale" in different languages is seen at a boutique in Rome, Italy, Jan. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival

STORY: China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists visiting Langfang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia 3. various of performances and rehearsals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADNAN JAHANGIR, Dancer of Pakistani Cultural Troupe 5. various of performances 6. aerial view of Langfang City STORYLINE: The "Dream Langfang - International Carnival" will be held from Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 23-24 in Langfang city, north China's Hebei Province. The carnival, themed "Harmony and Coexistence," is hosted by the Silk Road International Arts Center in Langfang. The event will feature 13 works created and arranged by artists from 15 countries and regions, with a total of 22 performances. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia "Hi, I'm Leslie from Malaysia. We bring 10 people from Malaysia. (There are) so many languages in Malaysia,

Expats on conservation efforts in Erhai, China

STORY: Expats on conservation efforts in Erhai, China DATELINE: August 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of Erhai LakeSTANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondentSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRANDA LI, Shan Shui Conservation Center researcherSOUNDBITE 3 (English): VICTORIA ELIZABETH CANN, Instructor at the China Agricultural University and University of Colorado STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent "As China nurtures greener development around the Erhai area in southwest China's Yunnan Province, there's one rural house that was transformed into a platform providing agricultural know-how to local farmers by drawing the participation of young talent from around the country. How would foreign young people see the achievement of this effort? By organizing an event inviting 18 youths from a total of 13 countries, China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration gave participants an opportunity to experience the change an