GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea exhibition during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital

STORY: Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (English): VASILIKI LOIZOU, Secretary-general of International Economic Relations at Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: The China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) cooperation was celebrated at a reception held at the Chinese embassy in Athens on Thursday. Distinguished guests from all walks of life exchanged views on the vibrancy and prospects of this cooperation platform, which was launched in 2012 to promote business and investment relations between China and the region. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece "China will continue to promote high-quality development and high-level opening up, working hard to turn the achievements of Chinese modernization into new opportunities for the d

Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port

STORY: Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration at Piraeus port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Piraeus mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): PANTELIS DIOLETIS, Deputy mayor of Salamina municipality 4. various of performances and banquet STORYLINE: Greek and Chinese participants jointly celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival in Piraeus, Greece's largest port, on Wednesday evening, exchanging good wishes for health and prosperity, and expressing their willingness to forge stronger bilateral ties for the benefit of both countries. The event was jointly organized by COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port Authority, China Public Diplomacy Association, the Chinese Embassy in Greece, and the Athens Business Confucius Institute. The event, which was hosted at the premises of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.), saw Greek and Chinese participants singing popular

Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event

STORY: Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the event 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YING, Cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Athens 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): GEORGE TAXIARCHOPOULOS, HFC representative in Cyprus 4.SOUNDBITE 3(English): MICHALIS MANIATIS, Greek artist 5. various of the event STORYLINE: A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about tea and tea-making, and the concept of Yaji, which means "gathering all that is elegant" in Chinese. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC).

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea exhibition during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

Japan's Ambassador Okubo speaks of release of hostages

Japan's Ambassador Okubo speaks of release of hostages

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Ambassador to Greece Motoi Okubo tells reporters at the Japanese Embassy in Athens on the night of Nov. 4 that all 33 Japanese -- 32 tourists and a tour conductor -- were released unharmed about eight and a half hours after they had been taken hostage by a Greek gunman.

Japan's Ambassador Okubo speaks of release of hostages

Japan's Ambassador Okubo speaks of release of hostages

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Ambassador to Greece Motoi Okubo tells reporters at the Japanese Embassy in Athens on the night of Nov. 4 that all 33 Japanese -- 32 tourists and a tour conductor -- were released unharmed about eight and a half hours after they had been taken hostage by a Greek gunman.