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Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Topples Archway of Tainan’s Nankunshen Daitian Temple

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Budai Township, Chiayi County around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The storm toppled Tainan's iconic archway of Nankunshen Daitian Temple, causing widespread flooding across the neighborhood.

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NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization in China's Fujian

STORY: NPC deputy dedicated to rural revitalization in China's Fujian SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xi'an Village in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU YUSHENG, Chinese national lawmaker 3. various of Lu Yusheng 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU ZHENYU, Resident of Xi'an Village, Fujian Province 5. various of tea-oil tree planting 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU YUSHENG, Chinese national lawmaker STORYLINE: Lu Yusheng, a Chinese national lawmaker, is a native of Xi'an Village in Yongtai County, southeast China's Fujian Province. After completing his high school education, Lu left his village to seek employment outside. Through years of hard work, he opened his own factory. Although his financial situation had been improved, Lu found himself longing for his roots. Upon returning to his hometown in 2006, Lu found that many villagers still lived in poverty. As Xi'an Vi

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A glimpse of Guangdong Lion Dance

STORY: A glimpse of Guangdong Lion Dance SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: FOSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Guangdong Lion Dance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI NIANZHONG, Inheritor of Guangdong Lion Dance 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI NIANZHONG, Inheritor of Guangdong Lion Dance 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI NIANZHONG, Inheritor of Guangdong Lion Dance STORYLINE: The Guangdong Lion Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. It is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. It originated from the royal lion dance during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It developed into its modern form during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI NIANZHONG, Inheritor of Guangdong Lion Dance "Nanhai District (of Foshan) is the birthplace of the Guangdong Lion Dance. After the lion dance emerged here, it has spread across the Guangdong Province." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI NIANZHONG, Inheritor of Guangdo

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240209) -- BEIJING, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows Luo Deshu performing Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Liu Kun)

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (1st L) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (3rd R) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu paints the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better promote

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu makes the framework of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu cuts papers to make the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to b

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (front) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu makes the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better promote

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu makes the framework of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, ai

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu paints the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better promote

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu paints the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better promote

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 1, 2024 shows Luo Deshu performing Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon D

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (R, front) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular perfo

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (1st L) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (C) poses for a photo with his Yutan Dragon Dance team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular per

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (front) performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performa

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu performs Yutan Dragon Dance with his team members in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, ai

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu (C) guides youngsters to perform Yutan Dragon Dance in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu makes the framework of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better pro

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS)CHINA-SICHUAN-LUZHOU-YUTAN DRAGON DANCE-INHERITOR (CN)

(240208) -- LUZHOU, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Deshu makes the head of a dragon in Fangdong Town, Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2024. Yutan Dragon Dance, a traditional Chinese dragon dance in Luxian County of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is performed by local people to pray for good weather and harvest since the ancient time. In 2006, it was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Luo Deshu, 75, is an inheritor of the Yutan Dragon Dance. Luo started to learn the folk art since four years old. He not only inherits the performing skills from his father Luo Yinkun but also integrates acrobatics and other performing styles into the dragon dance. "The essence of the dragon dance is vividness, which demands the performer to coordinate his eyes, hands, feet with his mind, " said Luo. Nowadays, Luo teaches dragon dance at primary schools every week. He also plans to set up a Yutan Dragon Dance team for regular performances, aiming to better promote

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Lion dance in animation

STORY: Lion dance in animation DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: Check out the charm of the Guangdong lion dance in the form of "fluid particles." An animation of lion dance was created with modern technologies at a museum in Foshan City in China's Guangdong. The Guangdong Lion Dance was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Pakistani businessman upbeat about Chinese market after optimization of COVID response

STORY: Pakistani businessman upbeat about Chinese market after COVID response optimization DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani business owner in Shanghai STORYLINE: A Pakistani businessman is optimistic about the future of the Chinese market after the country optimized its COVID-19 response. SOUNDBITE (English): MIAN MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Pakistani business owner in Shanghai "I've been living in Shanghai, China for almost 17 years. My father started the business in 2002 and we three brothers have been into this business since 2006. The past three years was an experience that was a life experience. Something does change everybody's life, emotionally and economically. But to be true with you, it has been very safe. It has been very safe here in China. During this Chinese New Year, there was a lot of traffic. And we were happy that people, they came out. So we are optimistic and we are positiv

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"Lion head" pastry inspired by Guangdong Lion Dance goes viral in China

STORY: "Lion head" pastry inspired by Guangdong Lion Dance goes viral in China DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: FOSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the chef making pastry STORYLINE: A pastry in shape of a lion head made by a young chef in south China's Foshan has recently gone viral on TikTok. Chef Chen Xiaodong was inspired by the traditional Guangdong Lion Dance. The Guangdong Lion Dance, which was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006, is a combination of martial arts, dance and music. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Foshan, China. (XHTV)

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Japan's oldest nuclear reactor set to pass 40-year mark

TOKYO, Japan - This file photo, taken in July, 2006, shows the No. 1 reactor at the Tsuruga nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, operated by Japan Atomic Power Co. Fukui Gov. Issei Nishikawa and Tsuruga Mayor Kazuharu Kawase on Feb. 21, 2001, approved the company's plan to continue operating the nation's oldest commercial nuclear reactor, which started commercial operations in 1970.

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Frost on trees of Zao, Yamagata Pref., becoming more acidified

YAMAGATA, Japan - Silver frost on trees in Zao mountains in Yamagata Prefecture is lit up in a photo taken on Feb. 1, 2006. The frost has been acidified over a decade, partly due to air pollution from steel plants in China's Shanxi Province, research by environment experts showed on March 17.

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Netherlands' Timmer wins women's 1,000m speed skating race

TURIN, Italy - The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer (R), gold medalist of the women's 1,000-meter speed skating race of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, is congratulated by Japanese skater Tomomi Okazaki at the Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 19.

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Netherlands' Timmer wins women's 1,000-meter speed skating race

TURIN, Italy - The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer shows her joy after winning the women's 1,000-meter speed skating race at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 19.

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Netherlands' Timmer wins women's 1,000m speed skating race

TURIN, Italy - The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer (R) is congratulated by Japan's Tomoni Okazaki (L) and Sayuri Yoshii after winning the women's 1,000-meter speed skating race at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Oval Lingotto rink in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 19.

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Netherlands' Timmer wins women's 1,000m speed skating race

TURIN, Italy - The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer shows her joy after winning the women's 1,000-meter speed skating race of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 19.

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Netherlands' Timmer wins women's 1,000-meter speed skating race

TURIN, Italy - The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer skates to victory in the women's 1,000-meter speed skating race at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Oval Lingotto in Turin, Italy, on Feb. 19. Timmer clocked 1 minute, 16.5 seconds.

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S. Korean's Ahn wins 1,500m short track speed skating

TURIN, Italy - South Korea's Ahn Hyun Soo (L) and compatriot Lee Ho Suk celebrate victory in the men's 1,500-meter short track speed skating event at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Palavela skating rink in Turin on Feb. 12. Ahn took gold and Lee took silver.

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S. Korean's Ahn wins 1,500m short track speed skating

TURIN, Italy - Ahn Hyun Soo (L) and Lee Ho Suk, both from South Korea, compete in the men's 1,500-meter short track speed skating event at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games at the Palavela skating rink in Turin on Feb. 12. Ahn took gold, followed by Lee.

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France's Deneriaz wins men's downhill

SESTRIERE, Italy - Antoine Deneriaz of France flies down the course during the men's downhill alpine skiing event in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Sestriere, Italy, on Feb. 12. Deneriaz won the race in a time of 1:48.80.

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Conductor Ozawa cancels all performances in 2006

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa (file photo) has canceled all his opera commitments in 2006 due to health reasons, the Vienna State Opera said on Feb. 1.

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yomiuri Giants new manager Tatsunori Hara watches his men begin their official training for the 2006 season in Miyazaki, central Kyushu, on Feb. 1. Kyodo)

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

GINOZA, Japan - Hanshin Tigers manager Akinobu Okada makes a pep-up speech at the start of his club's official training for the 2006 season in the Okinawa village of Ginoza on Feb. 1.

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

GEELONG, Australia - Chiba Lotte Marines manager Bobby Valentine (L) watches as his men begin their official training for the 2006 season in Geelong, Australia, on Feb. 1.

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Softbank Hawks players begin their official training for the 2006 season in Miyazaki, central Kyushu, on Feb. 1.

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

MIYAKOJIMA, Japan - Orix Buffaloes players offer their silent prayer for late former club manager Akira Ogi before they begin the official training for the 2006 season in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 1.

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Baseball players begin training for the 2006 season

URASOE, Japan - Yakult Swallows playing manager Atsuya Furuta receives flowers as his men look on during a welcome ceremony at the municipal office before the start of their official training for the 2006 season in Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb. 1.

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Zico off to Brazil after victory over N. Korea

NARITA, Japan - Japan soccer coach Zico, who led his men to a 2-1 victory over North Korea in the qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup Feb. 9, prepares to leave Narita airport for his native Brazil on Feb. 10 for a short vacation.

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(2)N. Korea soccer team leaves Japan

NARITA, Japan - Members of the North Korean soccer team prepare to leave Narita airport Feb. 10 after a 2006 World Cup Asia zone qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002 the previous day. Japan edged N. Korea 2-1.

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(16)Japan vs N. Korea qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Masashi Oguro (far R) scores a last-gasp winner as Japan make a nervy start to the final phase of qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup by squeaking past North Korea 2-1 in their opening Group B match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9.

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(1)N. Korea soccer team leaves Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the North Korean soccer team bid farewell as they leave a Tokyo hotel for Narita airport Feb. 10 after a 2006 World Cup Asia zone qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium 2002 the previous day. Japan edged N. Korea 2-1.

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Japan edge N. Korea in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan substitute striker Masashi Oguro (R) jumps in joy as teammate Takashi Fukunishi runs toward him after scoring a last-gasp winner the 2006 World Cup Asia zone qualifier against North Korea at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 9. Japan edged North Korea 2-1.

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(4)Japan beat Oman in World Cup qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) reacts after failing to score a penalty kick during the first half of a game against Oman in the preliminary round of the 2006 World Cup qualifiers at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 18. Japan won 1-0.