Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love winner of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 18, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love attends the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love attends the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love attends the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love performs at the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love performs at the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love performs at the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love performs at the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - A Dress Rehearsal of the Grand Final

Johannes Pietsch known as JJ representing Austria with the song Wasted Love performs at the dress rehearsal of the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

JJ representing Austria with song Wasted Love performing during dress rehearsal of the 2nd semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

JJ representing Austria with song Wasted Love performing during dress rehearsal of the 2nd semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

JJ representing Austria with song Wasted Love performing during dress rehearsal of the 2nd semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

JJ representing Austria with song Wasted Love performing during dress rehearsal of the 2nd semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

Eurovision Song Contest 2025

JJ representing Austria with song Wasted Love performing during dress rehearsal of the 2nd semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 01 March 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

JÖNKÖPING, SWEDEN 20250301Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 01 March 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 01 March 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

JÖNKÖPING, SWEDEN 20250301Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

SWEDISH SEMI FINALS EUROVISION 2025

Victoria Silvstedt on stage with the entry Love It! during Friday's rehearsal of round 5 of the semi finals for the Swedish entry of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, Jonkoping, Sweden 28 February 2025.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

US: Hughes Fire Breaks Out Near Lake Castaic, Prompting Evacuation Of Thousands 2

The Hughes Fire broke out on Wednesday, January 22, near Lake Castaic, north of Santa Clarita. The fire quickly spread to more than 9,000 acres in Ventura and Los Angeles counties and was 0% contained. More than 50,000 people are under evacuation orders or warnings.

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

Visitors have fun at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2025. The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off here on Sunday with the theme "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia." Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

Visitors have fun at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 5, 2025. The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off here on Sunday with the theme "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia." Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

Ice-Snow World In Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 5, 2025 shows visitors having fun at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 41st Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off here on Sunday with the theme "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia." Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

Philippines: TS Trami Brings Heavy Rainfall And Causes Flooding As It Approaches

Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, brought heavy rainfall and caused flooding as it approached the main island of the Philippines. It is expected to intensify before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. Several provinces within the Bicol region are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1. Some schools and government offices have been closed in several cities within the region.

Chinese TV series gain popularity among Kenyan youth

STORY: Chinese TV series gain popularity among Kenyan youth SHOOTING TIME: Jan 24, 2024 DATELINE: February 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Kenyan student singing a theme song of Chinese drama 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya 4. Kenyan people watching Chinese TV series 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English) : IPTISAM MOHAMED, Student in Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALICE WANGARI, Interpreter in Kenya STORYLINE: A surge in the translation and dubbing of Chinese TV series has created a cultural bridge in Kenya in recent years, captivating young audiences and providing a unique window into Chinese life and culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya "I really love watching Chinese historical dramas. After I got my own phone, I decided to watch it with the Chinese language. And till now, I'm still continuing to watch." Naomi Wanjiku's enthusiasm for Chinese culture has

NEW ZEALAND-CHRISTCHURCH-CONCERT-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSIC

NEW ZEALAND-CHRISTCHURCH-CONCERT-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MUSIC

(230927) -- CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand singer Deborah Wai Kapohe (front) performs "Maori Love Song" (Pokarekare Ana) at a concert of traditional Chinese music in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sept. 26, 2023. A concert of traditional Chinese music was staged on Tuesday night in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, attracting over 300 people. The concert was jointly sponsored by the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch, China's Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the China Cultural Center in Wellington, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-19TH ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE-OPENING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-19TH ASIAN GAMES VILLAGE-OPENING (CN)

(230916) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children sing the offical song of the 19th Asian Games "The Love We Share" during the opening ceremony for the Hangzhou Asian Games Village in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

Ancient songbook reflects ethnic culture in SW China

STORY: Ancient songbook reflects ethnic culture in SW China DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: WENSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Poya village 2. various of Nong Fengmei, a national inheritor of Poya love song (Left) and Nong Liying, a provincial inheritor of Poya love song (Right) 3. various of the Poya village 4. various of a group of tourists 5. various of the Poya village STORYLINE: Poya Village is located in Funing County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. In 2006, a collection of ancient ethnic love songs was discovered in the home of Nong Fengmei, a local villager. The collection comprises of 81 hieroglyphic symbols that were recorded on a piece of hand-woven cloth. Each symbol represents a love song or a type of love song. The whole collection records the love stories of a couple from meeting each other for the first time to getting old together. The love songs contain a very rich content of Zhuang cu

Hangzhou primary students start new semester with activities on Asian Games

STORY: Hangzhou primary students start new semester with activities on Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of fun activities at Hangzhou Yuhang Haichen Primary School 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING LINGRUI, Student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KE XIBAO, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FEI, Deputy principal of Hangzhou Yuhang Haichen Primary School STORYLINE: Students of some primary schools in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, have started their new semester with rich activities on the upcoming Asian Games. At Hangzhou Yuhang Haichen Primary School, stages were set up for students to sing, dance and take part in fun sports games. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING LINGRUI, Student "We performed 'The Love We Share,' which is the theme song of Hangzhou Asian Games. We hope to express our expectations for the Asian Games through our singing and dancing and wish it a great success." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KE X

Singing and dancing at China-South Asia Expo

STORY: Singing and dancing at China-South Asia Expo DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of singers and dancers performing at China-South Asia Expo STORYLINE: Various cultural activities, including ethnic singing and dancing, were staged at the five-day China-South Asia Expo, which concluded at Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Sunday. The singing and dancing performances at the Lincang exhibition area in the Cultural Tourism Pavilion have attracted many visitors. The Wa dance "Galinsai" (meaning that everyone dances in line together) was full of power. Accompanied by the Dai love song "Shaking the Sand," the fascinating "Kinnara Dance" was performed. As the song "Up Gengma" sounded, the actors and tourists sang and danced together. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

MV of Hangzhou Asian Games promotion song unveiled

STORY: MV of Hangzhou Asian Games promotion song unveiled DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of promotional video STORYLINE: The music video of Hangzhou Asian Games promotional song "The Love We Share" was released on Thursday. With the theme of "an Asian community with a shared future," the MV presents iconic landmarks and awe-inspiring landscapes from across Asia, as well as people of different colors and ethnicities coming together to celebrate as "one Asian family." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hangzhou, China. (XHTV)

Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. various of the contestants STORYLINE: The 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition, an annual worldwide Chinese language speaking and performing event, brought pomp and color to Rwanda on Sunday as students from various schools competed for the championship. During the competition, the contestants demonstrated their love, passion, and dedication to learning Chinese language, culture, and art. The event featured a series of captivating programs, including Kung Fu performances, Chinese song performances, drama skits, and speeches. Officiating the event, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun said the Chinese language proficiency competition is an important bridge of communication, connecting China and Rwanda. "Through the event, numerous Rwandan students have earned opportunities to vis

Young Yingge dancer's love for traditional folk art

STORY: Young Yingge dancer's love for traditional folk art DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yingge dance 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAO JIAXUAN, Yingge dancer STORYLINE: The Yingge dance, or dance to "hero's song," is a popular folk art form in Chaozhou and Shantou of south China's Guangdong Province. Combining opera, dance, and martial arts, it originated from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is often performed during traditional Chinese festivals. Once performed only by men, the dance is now embracing more women performers. Yao Jiaxuan is one of them. As a young performer, she hopes to pass on the culture to more people. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YAO JIAXUAN, Yingge dancer "The first time I saw Yingge dance performance, I was thrilled and stunned by its magnificence. When I performed Yingge dance for the first time, I was so nervous. But after I finished, I felt a bit excited. When I heard the audience's applause, I felt proud.

Northern Ireland choirs perform Chinese songs, promote cultural exchanges

STORY: Northern Ireland choirs perform Chinese songs, promote cultural exchanges DATELINE: April 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of choir members of Belfast-based Ulster University singing Chinese song 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choir Member, Ulster University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choir Member, Ulster University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIGAIL MEDCALF, Choir Member & Pianist, Ulster University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MILENA STECYK, Choir Member, Millburn Primary School 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ELENA GARCIA, Teacher at Millburn Primary School STORYLINE: As a choir member of Belfast-based Ulster University, Chloe Millar loves singing Chinese songs. She is not alone in her interest in the Chinese language and culture. The first time Chloe Millar rehearsed the Chinese song "I Love You, China," she fell in love singing it despite the challenging pronunciation of lyrics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choi