Art exhibition on Malaysia's cultural heritage tightens ties with China

STORY: Art exhibition on Malaysia's cultural heritage tightens ties with China DATELINE: July 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the art exhibition 2. various of Malaysian artist Teh Chin Boon's artwork titled "Happiness" 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TEH CHIN BOON, Malaysian artist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHANG JIEXIN, Director of China Cultural Center 5. various of the public visiting the art exhibition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMERRUDIN BIN AHMAD, Director General of the National Art Gallery of Malaysia STORYLINE: The art exhibition titled "Integration and Diversity, Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Malaysian Figure Paintings of Eminent Artists" showcasing Malaysia's unique cultural heritage launched on Tuesday at the China Cultural Center in Kuala Lumpur. Promoting cultural exchanges and fostering better people-to-people ties motivated Malaysian artist Teh Chin Boon to create "Happiness", a close up of a woman holding a Baba-Nyonya porcelain

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

(230618) -- MALACCA, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A shop owner packs rice dumplings for takeaway at her shop in Malacca, Malaysia, June 17, 2023. The Nyonya Chang, also known as the Butterfly Pea Rice Dumplings, is a fusion delicacy of traditional Chinese rice dumplings and the local Peranakan culture, also known as Baba-Nyonya culture. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

(230618) -- MALACCA, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Some freshly cooked rice dumplings are pictured at a store in Malacca, Malaysia, June 17, 2023. The Nyonya Chang, also known as the Butterfly Pea Rice Dumplings, is a fusion delicacy of traditional Chinese rice dumplings and the local Peranakan culture, also known as Baba-Nyonya culture. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

(230618) -- MALACCA, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A signage of a shop for Nyonya rice dumplings is pictured at Malacca, Malaysia, June 17, 2023. The Nyonya Chang, also known as the Butterfly Pea Rice Dumplings, is a fusion delicacy of traditional Chinese rice dumplings and the local Peranakan culture, also known as Baba-Nyonya culture. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

(230618) -- MALACCA, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Some partially processed Nyonya Chang, or Nyonya rice dumplings, are pictured at a shop at Malacca, Malaysia, June 17, 2023. The Nyonya Chang, also known as the Butterfly Pea Rice Dumplings, is a fusion delicacy of traditional Chinese rice dumplings and the local Peranakan culture, also known as Baba-Nyonya culture. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

MALAYSIA-MALACCA-NYONYA CHANG-RICE DUMPLINGS

(230618) -- MALACCA, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member prepares leaves for the wrapping process at a shop for rice dumplings at Malacca, Malaysia, June 17, 2023. The Nyonya Chang, also known as the Butterfly Pea Rice Dumplings, is a fusion delicacy of traditional Chinese rice dumplings and the local Peranakan culture, also known as Baba-Nyonya culture. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)