Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year

STORY: Cultural event held in Jordan to mark Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAYA MURAD, Teacher at Mashrek International School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NADER HAMDALLAH, Student at Mashrek International School STORYLINE: A cultural event was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Sunday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. The event, which featured artistic performances, heritage shows, Chinese calligraphy writing, traditional games, Chinese tea-tasting, was organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute in Jordan. Shi Wei, the cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy in Jordan, said the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, offers an opportunity to strengthen the traditional friendship between Chinese and Jordanians. More than 130 students and te

Students in Jordan wowed by Chinese culture

STORY: Students in Jordan wowed by Chinese culture DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REEMA KASSEM, Coordinator at Mashrek International School of Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAYA ZAUITER, Sixth-grade student 4. various of the activities STORYLINE: More than 100 students at Mashrek International School in Amman, the capital of Jordan, on Thursday experienced Chinese culture through a series of interactive activities. The event featuring Chinese calligraphy, tea culture, and Chinese martial arts, among others, was warmly welcomed by the students. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REEMA KASSEM, Coordinator at Mashrek International School of Jordan "The aim behind hosting this event is great. They are enquiring about celebrations from all over the world. And one of the traditions and cultures and celebrations that we believe and introduce them to is the Chinese tradition and culture and festivals. Previously, w