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[Breaking News]Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Robot Performance at 2025 WAIC in Shanghai

Two AgiBot humanoid robots performed calligraphy and Yangko dancing respectively at the 2025 WAIC World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 29, 2025.

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Kanji for "kin," meaning gold or money, chosen as best to characterize 2024

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kin," meaning gold or money, with a calligraphy brush on Dec. 12, 2024. The character was selected as the best single kanji to symbolize the national mood for the year as Japanese athletes had their second-best ever performance at the Olympics with 20 gold medals in Paris, while a money scandal rocked the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "kin," meaning gold or money, chosen as best to characterize 2024

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kin," meaning gold or money, with a calligraphy brush on Dec. 12, 2024. The character was selected as the best single kanji to symbolize the national mood for the year as Japanese athletes had their second-best ever performance at the Olympics with 20 gold medals in Paris, while a money scandal rocked the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are underway for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2024, with wooden signs with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional style of "maneki-gaki" calligraphy, wishing for a full house, on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are underway for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2024, with wooden signs with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional style of "maneki-gaki" calligraphy, wishing for a full house, on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are underway for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2024, with wooden signs with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional style of "maneki-gaki" calligraphy, wishing for a full house, on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are underway for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2024, with wooden signs with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional style of "maneki-gaki" calligraphy, wishing for a full house, on display at Minamiza Theater.

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7th World Sound Expo

HEFEI, CHINA - OCTOBER 24, 2024 - Citizens watch a performance of Chinese painting and calligraphy robot skills at the 7th World Sound Expo and IFLYtek Global 1024 Developer Festival 2024 in Hefei, Anhui province, China, Oct 24, 2024.

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World Robot Conference 2024 in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 22, 2024 - Visitors watch a performance of a "calligraphy robot" at the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, China, August 22, 2024.

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-TCS DAY

(240530) -- SEOUL, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman gives a calligraphy performance during the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Day event in Seoul, South Korea, May 30, 2024. The TCS is a Seoul-based international body for promoting peace and common prosperity among China, Japan and South Korea. Various activities were held on Thursday by the TCS to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the signing of an agreement on its establishment. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yao Qilin)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-TCS DAY

(240530) -- SEOUL, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman gives a calligraphy performance during the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Day event in Seoul, South Korea, May 30, 2024. The TCS is a Seoul-based international body for promoting peace and common prosperity among China, Japan and South Korea. Various activities were held on Thursday by the TCS to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the signing of an agreement on its establishment. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

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Art troupe from China's Xinjiang stages performance in Kuwait

STORY: Art troupe from China's Xinjiang stages performance in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: HAWALLI, Kuwait CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. various of cultural exchange activities STORYLINE: A 58-member art troupe from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region held a performance featuring distinctive ethnic cultures from across Xinjiang at the China Culture Center in Kuwait during the Chinese Cultural Experience Day on Monday. The China Culture Center held the event, especially for the female officials, writers and diplomats in Kuwait. The audience was also attracted to activities such as tea ceremony, paper-cutting, calligraphy and Chinese traditional dress show. Xinhua News Agency correspondent reporting from Hawalli, Kuwait. (XHTV)

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Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth

STORY: Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:32 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural performances 2. various of students appreciating Chinese calligraphy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER GIVEN, Senior student at Saint Joseph's University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TEYO AGOYO, Senior student from Friends Select School in Philadelphia 5. various of students playing with puppets 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES B. HEIMOWITZ, Honorary chair of the China Institute in America 7. various of fireside discussion STORYLINE: Cultural performances by artists from southeast China's Fujian Province and stories of Chinese-speaking Americans on learning the language impressed around 100 U.S. students here at an event on Monday. The opening performance was a dance called "Golden Drums," which featured large drums and parasols. Artists from Zhangzhou City in Fujian Province presented

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MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-CALLIGRAPHY EXHIBITION

(240423) -- MEXICO CITY, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a Chinese Kung Fu performance at a calligraphy exhibition in Mexico City, Mexico, April 20, 2024. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of an instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University perform during a UN Chinese Language Day event in Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2024. The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya celebrated UN Chinese Language Day on Friday with a vibrant event which included calligraphy, lectures and a musical performance. The ceremony featured traditional music from the instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University and was attended by senior UN officials, diplomats, students and faculty members from local universities. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of an instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University perform with a local chorus during a UN Chinese Language Day event in Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2024. The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya celebrated UN Chinese Language Day on Friday with a vibrant event which included calligraphy, lectures and a musical performance. The ceremony featured traditional music from the instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University and was attended by senior UN officials, diplomats, students and faculty members from local universities. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of an instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University perform during a UN Chinese Language Day event in Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2024. The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya celebrated UN Chinese Language Day on Friday with a vibrant event which included calligraphy, lectures and a musical performance. The ceremony featured traditional music from the instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University and was attended by senior UN officials, diplomats, students and faculty members from local universities. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of an instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University perform during a UN Chinese Language Day event in Nairobi, Kenya, April 19, 2024. The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) and the Chinese Embassy in Kenya celebrated UN Chinese Language Day on Friday with a vibrant event which included calligraphy, lectures and a musical performance. The ceremony featured traditional music from the instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University and was attended by senior UN officials, diplomats, students and faculty members from local universities. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Spring Festival celebrations held in Thai university

STORY: Spring Festival celebrations held in Thai university SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER RACHTAM, Dean of Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University STORYLINE: The Thammasat University in Thailand Monday held a cultural experience event to celebrate the upcoming 2024 Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event showcased Spring Festival culture and sent New Year wishes through calligraphy experience, tea art performance, traditional Chinese food making and other activities, attracting hundreds of Thai teachers and students to participate. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER RACHTAM, Dean of Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University "Chinese Spring Festival is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand. Because a lot of Thai people are of Chinese descent, we have a lot of Chinese Thai who live here, and e

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Jordanian students learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture

STORY: Jordanian students learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD SALAMEH, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RAMA DAOUD, Student STORYLINE: A cultural event was held Tuesday at Philadelphia University in Jordan to showcase the traditions of China's Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event was jointly held by the university's Confucius Institute and the China Cultural Center in Amman, attracting the participation of more than 300 students who were eager to learn about Chinese Spring Festival culture. During the event, the Jordanian students tasted dumplings, the quintessential festive food of China, enjoyed a Chinese classical music performance, practiced Chinese calligraphy, and learned traditional Chinese paper cutting. Shi Wei, the cultural counselor at the Chinese embassy in Amman, said the Spring Festival, w

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Kumamon mascot writes in calligraphy

Kumamon, the official mascot of Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, writes in calligraphy at a press conference in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Nov. 6, 2023, to promote tourist spots in Kumamoto. (Kyodo)

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Kyiv event to introduce Japanese culture

Photo taken in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Sept. 15, 2023, shows a martial arts performance during a Ukraine-Japan Center event to introduce Japanese culture. Calligraphy, "origami" folding-paper art and shogi, a traditional Japanese board game, were also introduced during the event, held for the first time in four years.

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LEBANON-NAQOURA-UNIFIL-CHINESE LEARNING COURSES

(230601) -- BEIRUT, June 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trainees watch a performance of traditional Chinese health exercise during a Chinese language and culture course held at the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, on May 31, 2023. The Chinese culture fan was so thrilled that the Chinese language training course is coming back to the headquarters of the UNIFIL after a long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the sideline of the lectures, Chinese peacekeepers demonstrated some traditional Chinese cultural activities, including calligraphy, painting, martial arts, tea art, and lion dance. Simple Chinese meals were also served to the participants. TO GO WITH "Feature: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon welcome back Chinese learning courses" (Photo by Yang Xuchu/Xinhua)

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SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-TCS DAY

(230530) -- SEOUL, May 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman gives a calligraphy performance during the Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat (TCS) Day event in Seoul, South Korea, May 30, 2023. The TCS is a Seoul-based international body for promoting peace and common prosperity among China, Japan and South Korea. Various activities were held on Tuesday by the TCS to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the signing of an agreement on its establishment. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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Algeria hosts 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for university students

STORY: Algeria hosts 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for university students DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Bridge competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BAIRA ZINEB, Winner of 22nd Chinese Bridge competition in Algeria STORYLINE: The final stage of the 22nd Chinese Bridge competition for learning the Chinese language was held Wednesday at the Algiers 2 University. The event included a series of captivating programs with participators displaying Kung Fu performance, a dance with umbrellas, traditional Chinese calligraphy works, and singing Chinese songs. Themed "One World, One Family," all the performances highlighted the rich Chinese cultural heritage and strong bilateral ties between China and Algeria. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): BAIRA ZINEB, Winner of 22nd Chinese Bridge competition in Algeria "I'm happy to be the winner of this contest. I delivered a speech in Chinese titled 'One World, One Family.' I began by introducing myself

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Plano AsiaFest held in Texas, U.S.

STORY: Plano AsiaFest held in Texas, U.S. DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: PLANO, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of AsiaFest banner 2. various of people walking by the banner 3. various of the performance STORYLINE: The annual Plano AsiaFest Festival was held Saturday in Plano, a suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the United States, showcasing rich Asian cultural diversity. People could enjoy traditional Asian dance and music shows, culture shows, martial arts, and foods at the festival. The festival also included paintings and a calligraphy exhibition. May is the Asian Heritage Month in the U.S. every year. Plano is among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. with many immigrants from Asia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Plano, U.S. (XHTV)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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MALTA-SANTA LUCIJA-SPRING FAIR-CHINESE CULTURE

(230424) -- VALLETTA, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 23, 2023 shows a performance of martial arts during the "Spring Fair" in Santa Lucija, Malta. The "Spring Fair," featuring diverse Chinese cultural activities, was held on Sunday at the Garden of Serenity, a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija, Malta. The fair, jointly organized by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council, offered attendees the opportunity to indulge in Chinese tea and cuisine, experience the art of calligraphy, and even try on Han Chinese clothing. TO GO WITH "'Spring Fair' showcases diverse Chinese culture in Malta" (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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"Spring Fair" showcases diverse Chinese culture in Malta

STORY: "Spring Fair" showcases diverse Chinese culture in Malta DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: SANTA LUCIJA, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spring Fair in Malta STORYLINE: The "Spring Fair," featuring diverse Chinese cultural activities, was held on Sunday at the Garden of Serenity, a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija, Malta. The fair, jointly organized by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council, offered attendees the opportunity to indulge in Chinese tea and cuisine, experience the art of calligraphy, and even try on Han Chinese clothing. In addition, a Chinese medical team provided free medical consultations and services on-site. The event's highlight was the mesmerizing performances by members from the Malta School of Wushu-Longgui, who showcased captivating dragon dances and martial arts, attracting many audiences. Tai Chi performance, traditional Chinese folk music, and popular songs also garnered loud cheers and applause.

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A series of events held in St. Petersburg to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: A series of events held in St. Petersburg to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:170 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibition of Chinese art 2. various of garment show of China 3. various of concert dedicated to the Chinese New Year STORYLINE: Russian and Chinese musicians on Monday night performed together to mark the Chinese New Year in St. Petersburg. The concert was preluded by traditional and ethnic garment show of China by dozens of models, glowing with splendor. The performance was held at the Catherine Assembly. The site also hosted an exhibition of Chinese art, with over 30 pieces of drawings, sculptures and calligraphy. The works were from 12 Chinese artists. This year is the 9th year that St. Petersburg celebrates Chinese New Year. The Palace Bridge here was illuminated in red in celebration. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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People in Malta celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: People in Malta celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spring Festival celebration event STORYLINE: Celebrations of the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, were held in Malta's largest shopping mall in Sliema, a commercial centre in eastern Malta on Saturday. With the lion and dragon dance performance, brought by the Malta School of Wushu-Longgui, kicking off the celebrations, hundreds of local residents and tourists were attracted by the dance performance, the martial arts performance, and experienced activities such as Chinese calligraphy and painting, lantern folding and traditional Chinese medicine services. The event was co-organized by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and The Point shopping mall, where giant electronic screens in the shopping mall also displayed posters and videos showing the Year of the Rabbit. The "Chinese Lantern Workshop" set up by the China Cultural Center was

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Winning team performs calligraphy with legs at nat'l contest

SHIKOKUCHUO, Japan - A team of students from Mishima High School in Shikokuchuo, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, writes with their legs as part of their performance before winning the seventh national high school contest dedicated to "performing calligraphy" combining dance with the art of writing with a big brush that took place in the nearby city of Kochi on Aug. 3, 2014.

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Israeli students experience Chinese culture at "Confucius Day" festival

STORY: Israeli students experience Chinese culture at "Confucius Day" festival DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival at Confucius Institute of the Hebrew University 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JANA HAMOUD, Student at Hebrew University STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem held the "Confucius Day" festival on Monday to deepen understanding of Chinese culture among Israeli young people. Nearly 70 middle school students were invited to the campus to experience Chinese culture-related activities with university students, such as calligraphy practicing, knot tying, dumpling making, and tea brewing. Chinese volunteers also gave a special performance of Chinese Kung Fu, traditional dance, and folk music. SOUNDBITE (English): JANA HAMOUD, Student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem "I'm Jana. I'm studying Chinese in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. I'm also studying history of East Asian coun

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Chinese culture week held in Albania's capital Tirana

STORY: Chinese culture week held in Albania's capital Tirana DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Tirana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Chinese culture-themed gala in Tirana 2. various of Tirana citizens trying Chinese food 3. various of Tirana citizens reading China-related books 4. Chinese Ambassador to Albania Zhou Ding and his wife making a toast 5. various of dance and music performance STORYLINE: A series of Chinese cultural activities have been held in Albania's capital city Tirana since Monday, including a Chinese culture-themed gala at the city center Friday evening. Thousands of people took part in Friday's gala, enjoying Chinese cuisine, learning paper cutting, trying to practice Chinese calligraphy, watching tea art demonstrations and appreciating performances of Chinese songs and dances, partly with Albanian singers and dancers. The Chinese Culture Week 2022, which kicked off with a Tai Chi show on Monday, was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Albania in cooperati

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Kagawa school team wins national performance calligraphy contest

Students from Takamatsu Commercial High School in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, pose with their winning calligraphy at the eighth national performance calligraphy tournament on July 26, 2015, in Shikokuchuo in neighboring Ehime Prefecture. The school won the championship for the first time. In the annual contest, participating teams write traditional calligraphy on large canvases while dancing along to music. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kagawa school team wins national performance calligraphy contest

A team from Takamatsu Commercial High School in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, produces calligraphy on a large canvas during the eighth national tournament combining traditional calligraphy with music and dance on July 26, 2015, in Shikokuchuo in neighboring Ehime Prefecture. The team won the performance calligraphy championship for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hiroshima school team 3rd in national performance calligraphy contest

Students from Itsukaichi High School in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, pose with their calligraphy after finishing in third place at the eighth national performance calligraphy tournament on July 26, 2015, in Shikokuchuo, Ehime Prefecture. In the annual contest, participating teams write traditional calligraphy on large canvases while dancing along to music. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kagawa school team 2nd in national performance calligraphy contest

Students from Takamatsu West High School in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, pose with their calligraphy after being named a runner-up at the eighth national performance calligraphy tournament on July 26, 2015, in Shikokuchuo in neighboring Ehime Prefecture. In the annual contest, participating teams write traditional calligraphy on large canvases while dancing along to music. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Name plates up ahead of kabuki performance in Kyoto

Kabuki actor Nakamura Ganjiro IV stands in front of Kyoto Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto on Nov. 25, 2015, as wooden plates bearing the names of performers written in the Kanteiryu calligraphy were raised ahead of the start of the year-end kabuki performance that runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.

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Traditional Culture Dance National Color

Traditional culture dance performance National Color, Nanning, Guangxi, China, November 22, 2020 night. Select the most representative blue and white porcelain in Chinese culture, tea ceremony, bamboo charm, jiangnan oilpaper umbrella, Cheongsam, calligraphy and painting, Traditional Chinese medicine, Kunqu opera and other classic elements.