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Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda

STORY: Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda 3. various of Ugandan learning to write Chinese character 4. various of Ugandan and Chinese painting together 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRUNO RUGANZU, Ugandan painter 6. various of people attending the festival 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAGNUS BRUUN RASMUSSEN, Visitor 8. various of performances at the festival STORYLINE: Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community on Sunday thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features Chinese folk art, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda "Today we have so many programs like art shows. We have seen the joint work by artists from China and Uganda. Th

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists from China and Uganda perform at the Chinese New Year's eve gala in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hannah Tumukunde, the newly-crowned Miss Uganda 2023, learns Chinese calligraphy at the Chinese New Year temple fair in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor poses for a photo with a panda mascot at the Chinese New Year temple fair in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a traditional Chinese instrument performance at the Chinese New Year temple fair in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Ugandan artist performs at the Chinese New Year temple fair in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong speaks at the Chinese New Year temple fair in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda's minister of state for international affairs, speaks at the Chinese New Year's eve gala in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINESE NEW YEAR-CELEBRATION

(240129) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists from China and Uganda perform at the Chinese New Year's eve gala in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 28, 2024. Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

(221213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the 22nd edition of East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, Dec. 12, 2022. The 22nd edition of the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair that kicked off in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Dec. 8, will last till Dec. 18. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

(221213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the 22nd edition of East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, Dec. 12, 2022. The 22nd edition of the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair that kicked off in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Dec. 8, will last till Dec. 18. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- CELEBRATION

(221010) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A dancing troupe performs during a celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence at the Kololo independence grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Oct. 9, 2022. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- CELEBRATION

(221010) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military band performs during a celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence at the Kololo independence grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Oct. 9, 2022. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- CELEBRATION

(221010) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Officers and soldiers attend a celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence at the Kololo independence grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Oct. 9, 2022. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY- CELEBRATION

(221010) -- KAMPALA, Oct. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A dancing troupe performs during a celebration of the 60th anniversary of independence at the Kololo independence grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Oct. 9, 2022. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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(SP)UGANDA-KAMPALA-WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-FLAG-OFF CEREMONY

(220712) -- KAMPALA, July 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of Uganda's delegation to the 2022 World Athletics Championships receives the flag from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (2nd R) during a flag-off ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on July 11, 2022. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INT'L YOGA DAY

(220620) -- KAMPALA, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga performance at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, June 19, 2022, ahead of the International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-INT'L YOGA DAY

(220620) -- KAMPALA, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants take part in a yoga performance at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, June 19, 2022, ahead of the International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Uganda People's Defence Force participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Uganda People's Defence Force participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Uganda People's Defence Force participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Uganda People's Defence Force participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-LIBERATION DAY-PARADE

(220126) -- KAMPALA, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan police officers participate in a parade to mark the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, on Jan. 26, 2022. Uganda on Wednesday marked the 36th anniversary of the Liberation Day, when the ruling National Resistance Army/Movement (NRA/M) took over power after a five-year guerrilla war. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)