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Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities-Opening Ceremony - China

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Jigme Dorji/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities-Opening Ceremony - China

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 22, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Jigme Dorji/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240103) -- BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Ding Junhui (R) competes against England's Ronnie O'Sullivan during an international snooker game in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(240102) -- LHASA, Jan. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- China's Ding Junhui (R) competes against England's Ronnie O'Sullivan during an international snooker game in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

(231024) -- BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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(231024) -- BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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(231023) -- BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji who is in China for boundary talks, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mingan-erdeni feels the pulse of a herdsman at his home in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mingan-erdeni (2nd L) and his fellow "Nair" band members are seen during a rehearsal in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of thes

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a "Nair" band gather in an activity room in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows the autumn scenery of grasslands in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music to

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji plays music in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together make up the autumn

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a "Nair" band perform on a grassland in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and mus

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji looks at his goats in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together make up the

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji herds his goats on a grassland in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a "Nair" band prepare to take group photos during the intervals of performing on a grassland in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spi

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mingan-erdeni kisses one of his horses in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music togeth

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji (R) carries a plate of mutton for storage with his friend in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Ha

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a "Nair" band performing on a grassland in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herd

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji plays music during a "Nair" performance in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a "Nair" band pose for group photos on a grassland in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harv

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows members of the band Nair dancing in front of Dorji's yurt in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mingan-erdeni (R) talks with a "Nair" band member at home in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesti

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji (R) and his father Mingan-erdeni play music in their courtyard in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsme

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows the autumn scenery of grasslands in Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and m

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji checks on his goats inside his house through a monitor in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harve

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji catches a goat to treat his visiting friends in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji herds horses in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together make up the autum

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mingan-erdeni (R) and his "Nair" band members perform in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting a

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows Dorji herding horses in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting an

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of a "Nair" band perform in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together mak

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(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji's wife Sodtsetseg herds goats in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music together

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(ChineseToday) CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ORDOS-HERDSMEN LIFE (CN)

(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji (C) and his friends move a goat out of his fold in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting a

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(ChineseToday) CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ORDOS-HERDSMEN LIFE (CN)

(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji prepares to catch a goat to treat his visiting friends in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harve

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(ChineseToday) CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ORDOS-HERDSMEN LIFE (CN)

(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji shoots a video of a rehearsal of a "Nair" band in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting an

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(ChineseToday) CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ORDOS-HERDSMEN LIFE (CN)

(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows Dorji's Arabas cashmere goats in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting

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(ChineseToday) CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ORDOS-HERDSMEN LIFE (CN)

(231018) -- ORDOS, Oct. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dorji sorts out his horsing gear at home in Otog Banner of Ordos, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. Dorji is a 61-year-old herdsman living in Otog Banner. During the autumn season, Dorji's daily routine includes herding horses and goats. He has over 200 Arabas cashmere goats, which provide sound economic returns. In his spare time, Dorji participates in a local cultural activity called "Nair" with his 91-year-old father, Mingan-erdeni. "Nair" dates back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and is a form of folk art that involves playing musical instruments, singing, and dancing. It has been listed as a regional intangible cultural heritage in Inner Mongolia. Mingan-erdeni, a former rural doctor, encouraged his neighbors to form a "Nair" band in 2018. This band not only represents the preservation of the "Nair" culture but also serves as an important means to enrich the spiritual life of these senior herdsmen. Harvesting and music toge

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji (R) of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Team Quarterfinal Match of Archery between Bhutan and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji (L) of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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China fosters regional economic ties through expos

STORY: China fosters regional economic ties through expos DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Korean): KIM DONG-PIL, Chairman of Nexpharm Korea 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GHAZARYAN KORYUN, Economic counselor, Armenian embassy in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Exhibitor from Bhutan STORYLINE: In the face of the challenges of a post-pandemic global landscape, several offline exhibitions targeting neighboring countries have been organized in China this year, as part of its efforts to drive the revitalization and growth of both the domestic and global economies. The 14th China-Northeast Asia Expo, which concluded on Sunday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, saw the offline participation of over 20,000 merchants from 123 countries and regions. Investment deals worth 84.48 billion yuan (about 11.59 billion U.S. dollars) we

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China-South Asia Expo promotes commercial exchanges between China, South Asia

STORY: China-South Asia Expo promotes commercial exchanges between China, South Asia DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, China 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of exhibitors at the expo 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEEN MING YUNN, Director of TD Binary (M) SDN. BHD. (Malaysian food company) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KHIN HTAY KYWE, Managing director, Htay Thitsar Co., Ltd. (Burmese company) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Manager of KS Garments Manufacturing (Bhutanese company) 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MOHAMED RIKAS, Partner of Beauty Gems (Sri Lankan company) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent "The China-South Asia Expo has been held in Kunming, China, drawing thousands of exhibitors, representatives and guests." The expo has attracted over 30,000 exhibitors, representatives, and guests from 85 countries and regions to attend onli

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Exhibitors' impressions of China-South Asia Expo

STORY: Exhibitors' impressions of China-South Asia Expo DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-South Asia Exposition 2. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASIF, Exhibitor from Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Exhibitor from Bhutan STORYLINE: The ongoing seventh China-South Asia Exposition in Kunming, capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province, has attracted more than 30,000 exhibitors, representatives, and guests from 85 countries and regions to attend online and onsite. Some exhibitors have shared their views on the five-day expo that opened Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka "We have been visiting Kunming (for) the China-South Asia Expo many times. We have seen the Kunming fair growing larger, and we have been getting a lot of support from the Yunnan government and the people, the organizers. It has been a v

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhengxing (top) competes with Amos Muyanja during the Table Tennis Men's Singles Round of 64 match against between Wang Zhengxing of China and Amos Muyanja of Uganda at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-WUSHU(CN)

(230803) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pratama Laksmana Pandu (2nd L) of Indonesia, Mehmet Demirci (1st L) of Türkiye, Armen Pangchai (2nd R) of Thailand and Zhirayr Petrosyan of Armenia react during the medal ceremony for the Wushu Men's 52kg Final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-WUSHU(CN)

(230803) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Berna Tut (1st L) of Türkiye, Li Zhiqin (2nd L) of China, Aigerim Torekhanova (2nd R) of Kazakhstan and Mohana Rahimi of Iran react after the medal ceremony for the Wushu Women's 60kg Final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-WUSHU(CN)

(230803) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ali Khorshidirabie of Iran reacts after the Wushu Men's 80kg Final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 3, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(230802) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- He Jiting (L)/Du Yue of China competes during the mixed doubles match against Ruttanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat of Thailand in the Badminton Mixed Team Semifinal match between team China and team Thailand at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-BADMINTON(CN)

(230802) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhengxing of China competes during the men's singles match against Saran Jamsri of Thailand in the Badminton Mixed Team Semifinal match between team China and team Thailand at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorji)