Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists

STORY: Laos, Mongolia looking forward to return of Chinese tourists DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Vientiane/Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Laos tourist attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): INTHY DEUANSAVANH, President of Inthira Group in Laos 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): PAVINA PHOUMINH, Receptionist at Landmark Hotel, a top-ranking hotel in Vientiane, Laos 4. various of Mongolian nature and tourism destinations 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): JARGAL PUREVSUREN, Director of Mongolian tour operator Pocket Travel 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): AMGALAN ENKHZUL, Director of Mongolian tour operator Zuut Travel STORYLINE: China's neighboring countries Laos and Mongolia are looking forward to welcoming back Chinese tourists after China optimized its COVID-19 response. The Lao government and private sectors are preparing for the arrival of Chinese tourists after it was listed among countries greenlit by the Chinese government for outbound group tours. SOUNDBITE 1 (Lao): I

Mongolia celebrates Int'l Museum Day

STORY: Mongolia celebrates Int'l Museum Day DATELINE: May 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors and exhibits at museums in Ulan Bator 2. various of opening ceremony of International Museum Day celebration in Mongolia 3. SOUNDBITE (Mongolian): LODOIKHUU JARGAL, Director of the National Museum of Mongolia STORYLINE: Mongolia celebrated International Museum Day on Wednesday by organizing several activities across the country. All museums in the capital Ulan Bator jointly organized the celebration's opening ceremony outside the National Museum of Mongolia, displaying their research and introducing exhibits. SOUNDBITE (Mongolian): LODOIKHUU JARGAL, Director of the National Museum of Mongolia "As you all know, humanity has faced an unpredictable disease -- COVID-19 pandemic -- over the past two years. Museums must quench people's thirst for knowledge through their tangible and intangible heritage. Museums in the country are celebrating the day u