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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A whirling dervish performs a traditional Sufi dance during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, symbolizing spiritual resilience and the return of cultural diversity after years of war. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A whirling dervish performs a traditional Sufi dance during the reopening ceremony of the historic Aleppo Citadel, symbolizing spiritual resilience and the return of cultural diversity after years of war. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-EXHIBITION

(240722) -- NEW DELHI, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indian artisans create Madhubani paintings on clothes at an exhibition titled "Incredible India" in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2024. The exhibition is set up to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, age-old civilization, geographical diversity, and tourism destinations. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-EXHIBITION

(240722) -- NEW DELHI, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An Indian artisan works on clothes using Zardozi embroidery at an exhibition titled "Incredible India" in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2024. The exhibition is set up to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, age-old civilization, geographical diversity, and tourism destinations. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-EXHIBITION

(240722) -- NEW DELHI, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An Indian artisan weaves a Kani shawl at an exhibition titled "Incredible India" in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2024. The exhibition is set up to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, age-old civilization, geographical diversity, and tourism destinations. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Javed Dar)

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INDIA-NEW DELHI-EXHIBITION

(240722) -- NEW DELHI, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An Indian artisan makes a paper mache product at an exhibition titled "Incredible India" in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2024. The exhibition is set up to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, age-old civilization, geographical diversity, and tourism destinations. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Javed Dar)

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State Of Emergency To Be Lifted In Riot-Hit New Caledonia

Social and cultural diversity on the Anse Vata reef flat. Seven more mobile force units will soon arrive as reinforcements in New Caledonia, the Elysee said in a statement on Monday, also indicating a state of emergency would end as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time. Seven people have been killed, hundreds arrested and large numbers of buildings and cars destroyed in a fortnight of upheaval triggered by a contested electoral reform and fuelled by sharp economic disparities between the indigenous Kanak population and people of European background. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 27, 2024. Photo by Chabaud Gill/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Cultural Center inaugurated in Bucharest

STORY: China Cultural Center inaugurated in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unveiling ceremony 2. various of performances 3. various of exhibitions STORYLINE: The Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest was inaugurated on Friday in the run-up to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Romania and the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive friendly and cooperative partnership. The center, covering an area of almost 3,000 square meters, is located in the downtown of Bucharest, and features an art gallery, a library, lecture halls, and a multi-functional hall. Chinese Ambassador to Romania Han Chunlin and Traian Laurentiu Hristea, Romania's Secretary of State for Global Affairs and Diplomatic Strategies, attended the center's inauguration. Hristea praised the vitality and diversity of Chinese culture, highlighting the longstanding cultural ties between the two nations an

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Chinese language, culture introduced to Jordanian primary school students

STORY: Chinese language, culture introduced to Jordanian primary school students SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:05 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MANAL JARRAR, International Programs principal at Al-Shouf International Schools 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIMA AL-MALAHMEH, Jordanian Director of the Confucius Institute at Philadelphia University 5. various of the event STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Philadelphia University of Jordan celebrated Chinese Language Day on Wednesday as part of activities to mark the Cultural Diversity Day by introducing Chinese language and culture to local primary school students. Students in grades 1 to 3 from Al-Shouf International Academy Schools learned to speak simple Chinese phrases, tried on traditional costumes, sang Chinese songs, and participated in activities such as paper-cutting. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MANAL JARRAR, International progr

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CULTURAL DIVERSITY-CELEBRATION

(240522) -- KAMPALA, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebration at Uganda National Cultural Center in Kampala, Uganda, May 21, 2024. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CULTURAL DIVERSITY-CELEBRATION

(240522) -- KAMPALA, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebration at Uganda National Cultural Center in Kampala, Uganda, May 21, 2024. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna

STORY: China's Guangxi holds culture, tourism promotion event in Vienna SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:35 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the culture and tourism promotion event 2. various of the performance STORYLINE: A culture and tourism promotion event was held in Vienna on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. The event, jointly hosted by the Guangxi regional government and the Vienna municipal government, attracted over 100 participants, including government officials and representatives from the tourism sector. Noting Guangxi's unique geographical advantages, long history and rich resources, Miao Qingwang, vice chairman of the Guangxi regional government, said in his opening address that Guangxi stands ready to further enhance cultural exchanges and promote tourism cooperation with Austria. Chinese Ambassador to Austria Qi Mei expressed the h

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform to greet guests during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Models present ethnic minority groups' costumes during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a slideshow of Li River during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a slideshow of Yao Embroidery during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Former Austrian President Heinz Fischer (R) speaks during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Musicians play the traditional instruments Lusheng during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miao Qingwang (R), vice chairman of the Guangxi regional government, speaks during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-CHINA-GUANGXI-CULTURE-TOURISM-PROMOTION EVENT

(240507) -- VIENNA, May 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Austria Qi Mei (R) speaks during a Guangxi culture and tourism promotion event in Vienna, Austria, on May 7, 2024. A culture and tourism promotion event was held here on Tuesday to showcase south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, known for its picturesque landscape and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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Namibia holds cultural festival to embrace diversity

STORY: Namibia holds cultural festival to embrace diversity SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arts and cultural festival STORYLINE: A parade and display of dance, fashion, and traditional products marked the start of the annual /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. The two-day festival, a celebration of diversity and unity, is organized by the city of Windhoek. It brings together a rich tapestry of traditional groups, artists, and entrepreneurs, each contributing unique perspectives through traditional dances, fashion, local and international cuisine, and other products. The event was first hosted in 2001, with its last edition in 2015. The festival was revived in 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Windhoek. (XHTV)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia opened the popular /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival on Friday to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia opened the popular /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival on Friday to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia opened the popular /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival on Friday to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

(240426) -- WINDHOEK, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform during the /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 2024. Namibia opened the popular /Ae //Gams Arts and Cultural Festival on Friday to promote cultural diversity in Windhoek. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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he Riigikogu Open House Day

20.04.2024, Tallinn. The Riigikogu, the Parliament of Estonia, will celebrate its 105th anniversary with the traditional Open House Day, which this year is dedicated to the Cultural Diversity Year. Guests can participate in the activities organised by the Estonian Open Air Museum, the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, Tallinn Central Library and National Library of Estonia. Throughout the day, there were guided tours of Toompea Castle, you could meet members of the Riigikogu and see the rooms of parliamentary groups, and visit the Tall Hermann Tower. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria

STORY: Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES SULE, Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AISHA ADAMU AUGIE, Director-general of the Center for African Arts and Civilization, Nigeria STORYLINE: The vibrant fusion of Chinese and Nigerian cultures illuminated the China Cultural Center in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, as government officials, students and cultural enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day. The event featured musical performances and dances by both Chinese and Nigerian artists, showcasing the beauty and diversity of their respective traditions and symbolizing the deepening ties between China and Nigeria through cultural exchange. James Sule, permanent sec

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Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity

STORY: Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN Chinese Language Day celebration event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OLIVER CHINGANYA, Director of African Center for Statistics at the UNECA 3. various of the UN Chinese Language Day celebration event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU CHANGCHUN, Head of Chinese mission to AU 5. various of the UN Chinese Language Day celebration event 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RITA BISSOONAUTH, Director of Liaison Office of UNESCO with AU and UNECA 7. various of the UN Chinese Language Day celebration event STORYLINE: The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. The annual Chinese language commemoration event, co-hosted by the Chinese Mission to the Afric

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dance during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Oliver Chinganya, director of the African Center for Statistics at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), speaks during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. TO GO WITH "Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rita Bissoonauth, director of the Liaison Office of UNESCO with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), speaks during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. TO GO WITH "Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman performs traditional Chinese dance during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. TO GO WITH "Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240419) -- ADDIS ABABA, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People dance during the UN Chinese Language Day celebration in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 18, 2024. The United Nations family in Ethiopia marked UN Chinese Language Day on Thursday with the aim of promoting Chinese language and culture, calling for linguistic and cultural diversity. TO GO WITH "Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia with call for multilingualism, cultural diversity" (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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Australia celebrates Easter

STORY: Australia celebrates Easter SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Easter market 2. various of Australians celebrating Easter STORYLINE: Australia celebrated Easter from March 29 to April 1 this year. The national public holiday period encompasses Good Friday, the day preceding Easter, and Easter Monday, providing a four-day-long weekend. This extended break becomes an ideal opportunity for many families to travel, visit loved ones, or partake in outdoor activities. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs are among the most popular elements of this holiday. Parents typically organize egg hunts, making the search for these colored eggs a highlight for children, symbolizing renewal and hope. Moreover, the tradition of gifting Easter eggs and chocolate treats is a cherished part of the celebration, adding to the festive joy and spirit. Easter in Australia represents a rich blend of cultural diversity, mergi

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Chinese studies at Turkish university boost cultural diversity, job prospects

STORY: Chinese studies at Turkish university boost cultural diversity, job prospects SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese class at the University in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ESMA ALKIN, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ESMA ALKIN, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): CILE MADEN KALKAN, Deputy head of the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): SELINAY ALTINTAS, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): YUAN ZHANG, Chinese language teacher STORYLINE: In Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, the study of the Chinese language at Haci Bayram Veli University has opened doors to cultural en

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-CHINESE LANGUAGE-STUDY

(240329) -- ANKARA, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yuan Zhang (Front), an instructor at the Chinese Language and Literature Department at Haci Bayram Veli University, teaches Chinese in Ankara, Türkiye, on March 26, 2024. In Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, the study of the Chinese language at Haci Bayram Veli University has opened doors to cultural enrichment and employment prospects in a country facing a tough job market. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese studies at Turkish university boost cultural diversity, job prospects