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China: Black Cat Performs Elegant Walk Chasing Butterfly Projection in Fujian

On June 29, 2025, in Fujian, located in southeastern China, a video captured a delightful moment. A woman used a toy lamp to project a pink butterfly light on the floor, and her black cat, Bingbing, began chasing the glowing butterfly with steps that looked like a practiced dance routine—light and elegant.

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Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, LÃµuna-Eesti Postimees

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Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, LÃµuna-Eesti Postimees

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Migratory birds

Sangaste, 30.10.2025. A group of common swans gathers on an open field in Estonia, preparing for their long migration south. As the days grow shorter and colder, these elegant birds rest and feed before taking flight toward warmer regions in Europe. Their presence marks the changing of the seasons and the start of their remarkable journey. Photo Arvo Meeks, LÃµuna-Eesti Postimees

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Elegant Racing Team's Liu Lic Ka of China's Macao/Reinhold Renger of Germany compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Santa Marta Residence at the Vatican on March 2013. In a display of the modesty that seems to be marking his pontificate, Pope Francis has decided not to move to lavish papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace choosing instead to reside in more modest accomodations in the Vatican's Santa Marta hotel. He lives in Casa Santa Marta's suite 201, a room that has elegant furnishings and a large living room where he can receive guests.The guesthouse was built in 1996 on the site of an ancient hospice for the poor. The five-story building has 106 suites, 22 single rooms, and one apartment and sits on the edge of Vatican City. It is regularly inhabited by a few dozen priests and bishops who work in the Vatican. Half the rooms are available for cardinals and bishops visiting Rome for audiences or other official occasions. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lecture on beauty of Chinese clothing enchants Maltese audience

STORY: Lecture on beauty of Chinese clothing enchants Maltese audience SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lecture STORYLINE: A lecture titled "Chinese Stories -- Dialogue with the World through the Beauty of Chinese Clothing" was held on Monday night in Malta's capital of Valletta. Hosted by the China Cultural Center in Malta, the event featured a display of traditional Chinese costumes from various dynasties. The speaker, Chu Yan, a professor at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, introduced the evolution of Chinese clothing and highlighted the fashion connections between East and West, tradition and modernity. The professor said that for thousands of years, different Chinese dynasties developed their distinctive clothing styles, such as the simple and elegant Han Dynasty costumes and the graceful and majestic attire of the Tang Dynasty. She also introduced the unique costumes of China's e

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes garbage from water at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists buy snacks at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy interacts with a black swan at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists buy textiles at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists are seen at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Puyuan Fashion Resort is seen in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model poses for photos at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member paddles a boat at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes a boat at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actress in traditional costumes performs for tourists at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor in traditional costumes visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a boat at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists play a game of Go at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs for tourists at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a view of the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-PUYUAN FASHION RESORT (CN)

(240428) -- JIAXING, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors take selfies at the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 26, 2024. Paying tribute to the elegant aesthetics of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the heyday of ancient Chinese art, while combing modern elements, the Puyuan Fashion Resort in Jiaxing of east China's Zhejiang Province offers an immersive cultural travel experience to visitors, ranging from Hanfu fashion shows to themed markets, concerts and sports games. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China

STORY: Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: JIUJIANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang STORYLINE: As the weather warms up, Poyang Lake becomes a bustling nursery for egrets. The lake and surrounding forest, located in Duchang County of China's Jiangxi Province, provide sanctuary for these elegant migratory birds during their hatching season. Recent years have seen a notable improvement in the ecological environment here. Increased local awareness and efforts in bird protection have led to a rise in the numbers of these migratory visitors, making Poyang Lake a key site for bird conservation efforts in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang "There are about nine species of summer migratory birds here, including the great egret, intermediate egret, little

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Chinese orchestra group performs at Kenya's oldest university

STORY: Chinese orchestra group performs at Kenya's oldest university SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of banners 2. various of performances 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDITH OKINYI, Student, University of Nairobi 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BATE CHLORAN LOUISE, Student, University of Nairobi STORYLINE: The traditional instrument orchestra of east China's Nanjing University gave an exciting performance at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university, on Thursday, winning applause from the audience of students and faculty members. Dressed in elegant costumes, the orchestra group of students showcased their skills on traditional Chinese musical instruments, including flute and drums. Dubbed "China and Africa: Diversity, Beauty and Harmony," the traditional Chinese musical instrument performance was organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi ahead of the United Nations Chinese Lang

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing (left) the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war and (right) Apollo and Cassandra (daughter of Priam, king of Troy), on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme s

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo and Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, provi

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing (left) the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of her

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo and Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, provi

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

A spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, has recently been brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and is now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War, but also of fate and, at the same time, of the possib

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Jupiter’s lover Leda and the swan on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Apollo on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Apollo sided with the Trojans against the Greek invaders, but being a god, could not ensure victory. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown b

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Jupiter’s lover Leda and the swan on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing the two lovers Helen and Paris, who are the cause of the Trojan war, on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, shown by the depictions of pairs of heroes and

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Spectacular Room Decorated With Trojan War Characters Discovered In Pompeii

Fresco representing Cassandra on a wall of a spectacular banqueting room with elegant black walls, decorated with mythological characters and subjects inspired by the Trojan War, recently brought to light during the excavations currently underway at Pompeii, Italy on April 2024 and now completely visible in all its splendour. Cassandra was the daughter of Priam the king of Troy, she could see the future but no one believed her. The room is about fifteen metres long and six metres wide and opens onto a courtyard that seems to be an unroofed access room with a long undecorated staircase leading up to the first floor. The walls were painted black to prevent the smoke from the oil lamps being seen on the walls. The frequent presence of mythological figures in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and table companions, providing talking points for conversations and reflections on life. The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism, s

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Katie Holmes Night Out - NYC

Katie Holmes leaves for Roundabout Theater Gala in an elegant black dress in New York City, NY, USA on March 4, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARImages.ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katie Holmes Night Out - NYC

Katie Holmes leaves for Roundabout Theater Gala in an elegant black dress in New York City, NY, USA on March 4, 2024. Photo by Janet Mayer/INSTARImages.ABACAPRESS.COM