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China: Dashcam Captures Horse-Drawn Wedding Carriage Overturn, Newlyweds Safe

This is the shocking moment a Chinese wedding procession turned dangerous when a traditional horse-drawn carriage carrying newlyweds overturned into a roadside ditch. The incident occurred on January 26, 2026, in Zhoukou, Henan. The carriage veered off the road, causing the horse to lose balance and the vehicle to tip over. Bystanders rushed to help, and the bride and groom were assisted to safety with no serious injuries reported.

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China: Dog Crashes Wedding Photo for Adorable Family Moment

On October 12, 2025, in Yuncheng, located in northern China’s Shanxi province, a wedding video captured a heartwarming moment. As the family posed for a group photo, their dog ran onto the stage wanting to join. The groom kindly picked up the dog, letting it pose with everyone. Guests laughed and applauded the adorable interruption.

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HBO s The Last of Us Season Two Premiere - LA

New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey (Jason Ritter wedding ring detail) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of HBO Original Series' 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on March 24, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240811) -- BEIJING, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bride distributes candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple distribute candies during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A newly-wed couple pose for photos during a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-URUMQI-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(240810) -- URUMQI, Aug. 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-wed couples attend a group wedding at the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2024. The group wedding was held here on Saturday on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, also known Chinese Valentine's Day. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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China: Wedding Procession Perseveres Through Heavy Rain In Linyi, Shandong

On July 7, 2024, a couple in Linyi, Shandong faced extraordinary weather on their wedding day, with streets submerged shortly after a torrential rain. Unwavering in spirit, the bride and groom sat atop a flower-decked sedan chair, carried by staff trudging through the muddy waters. The procession, clad in traditional Chinese attire and bearing unique banners and flags, showcased an undiminished enthusiasm despite the pelting rain. According to the filmmaker, Mr. Liu, who is part of the bride-welcoming team, people walked for about 20 minutes in the torrential downpour, with the deepest part of the water being about 40cm. The bride was sitting in a sedan chair, while the groom was walking with an umbrella along with the staff. Mr. Liu added that the rain on the wedding day meant smooth sailing for the couple in the future, bringing a touch of good luck to the unexpected.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-WEDDING-NEW TRENDS(CN)

(240523) -- YINCHUAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sep. 16, 2023 shows Zhang Shubin (front) and his bride biking to their wedding venue in Lingwu City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Chinese couples redefine weddings with simplicity and joy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-NINGXIA-WEDDING-NEW TRENDS(CN)

(240523) -- YINCHUAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Lan (2nd L) and her husband (1st L) play games at a group wedding ceremony in Haiyuan County of Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on May 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Chinese couples redefine weddings with simplicity and joy" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Why are young Chinese streamlining, personalizing their wedding ceremonies?

(240405) -- CHONGQING, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A new couple hold a simple wedding ceremony, witnessed by their parents only, beside snow-capped mountains in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Why are young Chinese streamlining, personalizing their wedding ceremonies?

(240405) -- CHONGQING, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2023 shows a couple wearing traditional Chinese ceremonial attires at a marriage registration office in the Liangjiang New Area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Why are young Chinese streamlining, personalizing their wedding ceremonies?

(240405) -- CHONGQING, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A new couple hold a simple wedding ceremony at a forest in Yancheng City, east China's Jiangsu Province in December 2023. (Xinhua)

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Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies

STORY: Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of newlyweds 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area STORYLINE: As Gen Z and those born after 2000 gradually enter into marriage, the styles of weddings among young people have grown increasingly diverse in recent years. In contrast to the traditional grand and ceremonious weddings with intricate rituals, many young couples now gravitate toward cost-effective, experiential and simplified weddings. And some would integrate innovative and unique ideas into their wedding ceremonies, prioritizing meaningful elements over extravagant ones. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing "Firstly, marriage registration now features a more diverse array of personalized elements.

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Xinhua Headlines: Young Chinese strike gold in caring for silver-haired retirees

(240221) -- SHENYANG, Feb. 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An elderly couple look at wedding dress photos shot by their nursing home in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 9, 2024. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

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CHINA-WEDDING BUS-NEWLYWED-FAD (CN)

(240214) -- NANCHANG, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A wedding bus is adorned by newlyweds Zhang Qingqing and Wang Yu'an with red ribbons and paper cuttings of auspicious Chinese characters, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 16, 2024. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Wedding bus a new fad among Chinese newlyweds" (Xinhua/Chen Zhuzuo)

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CHINA-WEDDING BUS-NEWLYWED-FAD (CN)

(240214) -- SUQIAN, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Newlyweds Tang Shanqing and Hu Qiankun pose for a photo with their family members and friends on a wedding bus in Suqian, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 28, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Wedding bus a new fad among Chinese newlyweds" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-WEDDING BUS-NEWLYWED-FAD (CN)

(240214) -- QINGDAO, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Newlyweds Ma Yuxuan and Cai Yang pose for a photo on a wedding bus in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Dec. 9, 2023. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Wedding bus a new fad among Chinese newlyweds" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-ECONOMIC GROWTH (CN)

(240130) -- CHANGZHOU, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An elderly couple watch wedding dress photos shot by their nursing home in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 9, 2024. Dubbed as a capital of new energy, Changzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, reported a regional gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.01 trillion yuan (about 140.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, up 6.8 percent year on year, the local statistics department said Tuesday. With a population of around five million, Changzhou has become the least populated Chinese city with a regional GDP of over one trillion yuan, joining Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi, and Nantong as the fifth city in Jiangsu Province to achieve this milestone. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

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China's dance challenge "Kemusan" goes viral on social media

STORY: China's dance challenge "Kemusan" goes viral on social media SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2023 & File DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancers practicing "Kemusan" in a dance studio 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO SIYUAN, Street dance teacher in Guangxi 3. various of employees of Haidilao dancing "Kemusan" 4. various of foreigners dancing "Kemusan" 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Street dance enthusiast in Guangxi 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Street dance enthusiast in Guangxi STORYLINE: A viral dance "Kemusan" from China has recently swept over social media, fueling a wave of dance challenges among young people both online and offline. The "Kemusan" dance routine was widely believed to originate from a dance created and performed by a wedding guest from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region more than two years ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO SIYUAN, Street dance teacher in Guangxi "Actually, 'Kemusan' dance requires coordi

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Traditional group wedding held on Chinese Valentine's Day in China's Shanxi

STORY: Traditional group wedding held on Chinese Valentine's Day in China's Shanxi DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: GAOPING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the group wedding 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI PENG, Groom STORYLINE: A traditional group wedding was held in a village in north China's Shanxi Province on China's Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. This year's Qixi Festival was on Tuesday. Many couples nationwide choose to tie the knot on this day. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI PENG, Groom "The group wedding is lively and joyful. I think it will be memorable for both me and my wife. I believe it is the best wedding present for the two of us." The Qixi Festival falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, and celebrates the legend of the annual meeting between the mythological figures of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaoping, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(230822) -- YIBIN, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Couples attend a group wedding in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 22, 2023. Many couples chose to get married on Tuesday, which is the traditional Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(230822) -- YIBIN, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Couples attend a group wedding in Yibin, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 22, 2023. Many couples chose to get married on Tuesday, which is the traditional Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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#CHINA-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(230822) -- WUYISHAN, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Couples attend a group wedding in Wuyishan City, southeast China's Fujian Province, Aug. 22, 2023. Many couples chose to get married on Tuesday, which is the traditional Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. (Photo by Qiu Ruquan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-QIXI FESTIVAL-GROUP WEDDING (CN)

(230822) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Couples attend a group wedding in Qingtongxia City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Aug. 22, 2023. Many couples chose to get married on Tuesday, which is the traditional Qixi Festival, or the Chinese Valentine's Day. (Xinhua/Li Xulun)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Indonesia showcase their wedding customs and cultural traditions during the Asian Wedding Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Malaysia showcase their wedding customs and cultural traditions during the Asian Wedding Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Kazakhstan showcase their wedding customs and cultural traditions during the Asian Wedding Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Groom Qi Lin and bride Zhang Qiuruo, from the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, are pictured at a traditional Chinese wedding held during the Asian Cultural Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Groom Qi Lin and bride Zhang Qiuruo, from the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, are pictured at a traditional Chinese wedding held during the Asian Cultural Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-ASIAN WEDDING FESTIVAL

(230608) -- GENEVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Representatives from Thailand showcase their wedding customs and cultural traditions during the Asian Wedding Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, June 7, 2023. A wedding showcasing traditional Chinese customs, as a cultural performance for the Asian Wedding Festival, was held Wednesday in the hall of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva. TO GO WITH "Feature: 'UN witnesses our wedding' " (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL

(230521) -- MISSISSAUGA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children interact with lion dancers during the Chinese Culture Festival in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on May 20, 2023. Lion dances, operas, traditional wedding shows were displayed at the annual event. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL

(230521) -- MISSISSAUGA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a dance during the Chinese Culture Festival in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on May 20, 2023. Lion dances, operas, traditional wedding shows were displayed at the annual event. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL

(230521) -- MISSISSAUGA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl looks at an exhibition during the Chinese Culture Festival in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on May 20, 2023. Lion dances, operas, traditional wedding shows were displayed at the annual event. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-MISSISSAUGA-CHINESE CULTURE FESTIVAL

(230521) -- MISSISSAUGA, May 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lion dancers perform during the Chinese Culture Festival in Mississauga, the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, on May 20, 2023. Lion dances, operas, traditional wedding shows were displayed at the annual event. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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Xinjiang, My home: A 9-year-old boy's family vlog

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: A 9-year-old boy's family vlog DATELINE: April 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YEHEYAJAN TURGHUNJAN 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YEHEYAJAN TURGHUNJAN and his parents STORYLINE: Yeheyajan Turghunjan, a 9-year-old boy from Ruoqiang County, northwest China's Xinjiang, has filmed a vlog to record daily life of his parents who run a wedding photography studio. Check out what they say to their new family member to be born soon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YEHEYAJAN TURGHUNJAN "This is me at birth. This is me when I was 3 years old. This is my 7th birthday, and my mother, wearing makeup, was so beautiful that day. Hello, my name is Yeheyajan. I'm 9 years old. My parents are photographers. They take photos for other people every day. Today, I will record them with camera. Look, this is our wedding photography shop." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YEHEYAJAN TURGHUNJAN and his parents "Mom, what are you doing? I'm choosing photos for

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French expat explores wedding dress town in E China

STORY: French expat explores wedding dress town in E China DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:51 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of Dingji Town 2. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG HAIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LAURA, French expat 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG HAIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAURA, French expat 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WANG HAIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LAURA, French expat 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): WANG HAIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LAURA, French expat 10. aerial view of Dingji Town 11. various of wedding dresses 12. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): JIANG HOUHUI, Shopkeeper 13. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): LAURA, French expat 14. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): WANG HAIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 15. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): JIANG HOUHUI, Shopkeeper 16. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): LAURA, French expat 17. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): LAURA, French expat 18. various of Laura trying a wedding dress

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230124) -- HANGZHOU, Jan. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a traditional wedding ceremony performance at Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 24, 2023. Various activities were held here to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)

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Chinese-made artificial flowers popular in Bangladesh

STORY: Chinese-made artificial flowers popular in Bangladesh DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of artificial flowers markets in Bangladesh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): SOHAN HOSSAIN, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD YASIN, Customer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DIN ISLAM MINTU, Owner of Mintu Full Ghar flower house 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): HAMIDUR RAHMAN, Artificial flower importer STORYLINE: Chinese-made artificial flowers are popular in Bangladesh, where people like to use flowers in their daily life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): SOHAN HOSSAIN, Customer The Chinese have made these beautiful flowers with their talent, thanks to them. Just thanks won't be enough. Thanks to them, they give us the opportunity to decorate our homes with such beautiful flowers at low prices." SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MD YASIN, Customer "Many people buy flowers for Mehfil (Islamic gathering) and wedding events. I also come to buy flowers." SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): DIN ISLAM M

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Kimono show attracts Shanghai people

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese models show off kimonos at a show in Shanghai on Sept. 9. Wearing kimonos has become fashionable in the city, particularly at wedding ceremonies. Supported by the Japan foundation, the show is visiting nine Chinese cities, including Beijing. It is the first kimono fashion show in China.

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A glimpse of traditional custom of Miao ethnic group in S China

STORY: A glimpse of traditional custom of Miao ethnic group in S China DATELINE: July 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Wuying villagervarious of the Wuying villagers STORYLINE: Wuying Village is a Miao ethnic minority hamlet that nestles snugly in the towering mountains stretching across the border between China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guizhou Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Wuying villager "Hello everyone. We are going to attend a party for a one-month-old newborn. These are the gifts for the baby, including bunches of grain, sticky rice, eggs and sour fish. We don't prepare any money." Gifts for wedding, housewarming and baby birth celebrations in Wuying Village include bunches of grain, bowls of sticky rice and sour fish. The customs have lasted for over 200 years, almost as old as the village. Locals have suffered from the area's barren lands, harsh natural environment and inconvenient transportation for years, so t

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Young couple's story amid COVID-19 resurgence in Shanghai

STORY: Young couple's story amid COVID-19 resurgence in Shanghai DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the couple working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAO RAN, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU QINGQIU, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CAO RAN, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): XU QINGQIU, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CAO RAN, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): XU QINGQIU, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): CAO RAN, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): XU QINGQIU, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): CAO RAN, Staff of Hema Fresh in Chengdu STORYLINE: A couple of newlyweds working for Hema Fresh, a Chinese fresh items supermarket, in southwest China's Chengdu have postponed their wedding ceremony to volunteer to aid Shanghai's battle against the late

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Before and after images of Chinese village in 5 years

STORY: Before and after images of Chinese village in 5 years DATELINE: April 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: JINGGANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenshan Village's development 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG XIAYING, Villager in Shenshan Village of Jinggangshan City, Jiangxi Province STORYLINE: In February 2017, Jinggangshan in east China's Jiangxi Province was officially taken off the list of impoverished areas. Five years later, the lives of local residents have changed drastically. 　　 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG XIAYING, Villager in Shenshan Village of Jinggangshan City, Jiangxi Province "In 2016, we earned over 100,000 yuan (around 15,380 U.S. dollars). In 2017, we decorated our new house. In 2018, we rented it out. In 2019, we made more money for my son's wedding. Last year, our older son got married. During the New Year holiday, our younger son drove his new car home. Our daughter also owns a car and a house in the new district. We have no financial pressure at all. We are qui

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Xinjiang, My home: Kirgiz photographer records best moments in life

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Kirgiz photographer records best moments in life DATELINE: April 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: ARTUX, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hasan STORYLINE: Hasan from Artux City of China's Xinjiang is a photographer of Kirgiz ethnic group. He runs a photography studio with like-minded friends. He wants to present the most beautiful life of Kirgiz people to the world. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HASAN, Photographer My name is Hasan, I'm a photographer. How's it going? It's almost done. Great. I'll tell the groom to get ready. Prepare the lights. She is Hanzat. We are both from Karajol Township. We decided to work together for our common dream. She also runs a wedding makeup studio. When you have a dream, the world will help you achieve it. With the support and assistance from local authorities, people like us have found a good platform for development. OK, we are ready, let's begin. Adjust your hat, please. The bride, please move a bit closer. Are you ready? One, two,