Chinese traditional clothing makes debut at Venice Carnival

STORY: Chinese traditional clothing makes debut at Venice Carnival DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: VENICE, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hanfu show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOHUI, Director of the Chinese side, Confucius Institute at Ca' Foscari University of Venice 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): IRENE DI MAIO, Volunteer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian): MASSIMILIANO DE MARTIN, Councilor for urban planning, private construction and environment of Municipality of Venice STORYLINE: Hanfu, a traditional Chinese style of clothing, made its debut at the Venice Carnival for another important cultural exchange between eastern Chinese city of Suzhou and its sister city in Italy. A total of 16 Chinese and Italian volunteers, wearing Hanfu, participated in the parade launched at the Piazza San Marco, located in the center of the lagoon city. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA XIAOHUI, Director of the Chinese side, Confucius Institute at Ca' Foscari University of Venice "This is the first time th

New head of Italian institute known as noted Japan literary scholar

New head of Italian institute known as noted Japan literary scholar

TOKYO, Japan - Giorgio Amitrano, who assumed the post of director at the Italian Cultural Institute in January 2013, speaks during an interview with Kyodo News on Feb. 20 at the institute in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward.

Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

TOKYO, Japan - Neighbors of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo (C) requested on March 14 that the Japanese government support their petition to have the red color of the building changed, saying the flashy color spoils the scenery, residents behind the effort said. The Imperial Palace mound is seen at the top.

Feel glamour of China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism in Shanghai

STORY: Feel glamour of China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism in Shanghai DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): TIZIANA D'ANGELO, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian): ALDO CIBIC, Honorary Professor of Tongji University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI MINKUN, Chairman of Museum of Art Pudong 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Italian): FRANCESCO D'ARELLI, Director of Italian Cultural Institute in Shanghai 7. various of exhibition STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SUN LIPING, Xinhua correspondent "Italy is famous for art, design, fashion and food. The year 2022 is the year of China-Italy Culture and Tourism. Italy is bringing to Shanghai rich and diversified activities, ranging from archeology to publishing, visual arts to cinema. These are not only interesting and wonderful activities but also these activities will shine new light

Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

Neighbors demand color change for Italian gov't building

TOKYO, Japan - Neighbors of the Italian Cultural Institute of Tokyo (C) requested on March 14 that the Japanese government support their petition to have the red color of the building changed, saying the flashy color spoils the scenery, residents behind the effort said. The Imperial Palace mound is seen at the top. (Kyodo)