International chocolate festival kicks off in Perugia, Italy

STORY: International chocolate festival kicks off in Perugia, Italy DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the chocolate festival 2. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of a chocolate performance 4. various of stalls selling chocolate products STORYLINE: The 28th international chocolate festival "Eurochocolate" kicked off Friday in Perugia, an Italian city with a tradition of chocolate production. The ten-day event offers all kinds of chocolate products and a variety of activities. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "This festival has been held since 1994. At the beginning, the festival attracted a small but ardent group of fans, since then it has grown enormously. During the festival, the mist swirling through Perugia is infused with a sweet, warm smell. The organizer will offer a variety of activities including chocolate art displays, chocolate tastings, chocolate performances, and chocolate sculpting."

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(221014) -- PERUGIA, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 14, 2022 shows chocolate products displayed during the "Eurochocolate" festival in Perugia, Italy. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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(221014) -- PERUGIA, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at chocolate products during the "Eurochocolate" festival in Perugia, Italy, on Oct. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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(221014) -- PERUGIA, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the "Eurochocolate" festival in Perugia, Italy, on Oct. 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)