Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans 2

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Wrestlers compete in a traditional wrestling match in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on November 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

A wrestler celebrates after a traditional wrestling competition in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on November 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Wrestlers compete in a traditional wrestling match in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on November 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Wrestlers compete in a traditional wrestling match in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on November 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Traditional Wrestling - Karachi

Wrestlers compete in a traditional wrestling match in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on November 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

(240226) -- PESHAWAR, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes traditional shawl at a workshop on the outskirts of northwest Pakistan's Peshawar on Feb. 26, 2024. Woolen shawl is a popular traditional garment for Pakistani people in winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

(240226) -- PESHAWAR, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes traditional shawl at a workshop on the outskirts of northwest Pakistan's Peshawar on Feb. 26, 2024. Woolen shawl is a popular traditional garment for Pakistani people in winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-SHAWL-MAKING

(240226) -- PESHAWAR, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes traditional shawl at a workshop on the outskirts of northwest Pakistan's Peshawar on Feb. 26, 2024. Woolen shawl is a popular traditional garment for Pakistani people in winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

Pakistani, Chinese children celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year

STORY: Pakistani, Chinese children celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gala 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU HUIJUN, Chinese performer 3. various of the gala 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MA BIN, President of the China-Pak Educational Cultural Institute 5. various of the gala 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOBIA ADNAN, Director of Islamabad China-Pakistan Youth One Heart Step and Cure Home 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ASMA MUNIR SALMAN, Leader of Great Maple School STORYLINE: A China-Pakistan youth celebration was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan on Sunday, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. During the event, a dazzling array of performances, including traditional dances, sitcoms, and Kung Fu, by Pakistani and Chinese children, filled the hearts of the audience with joy, peace, and harmony. The gala was kicked off by a classical dance "Flying Swallow" p

Pakistani student feels charm of AI diagnosis, TCM integration

STORY: Pakistani student feels charm of AI diagnosis, TCM integration SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAHAD KABEER, Pakistani student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZENG JI, Exhibition guide 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FAHAD KABEER, Pakistani student 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FAHAD KABEER, Pakistani student STORYLINE: It is the seventh year that 27-year-old Fahad Kabeer has been studying traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, the only university in east China's Jiangxi Province that provides TCM education for international students. At the just-concluded 2023 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Forum on Traditional Medicine, Kabeer explored how modern technology helps traditional medicine become more intelligent. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAHAD KABEER, Pakistani student "The most attractive thing that

Pakistani restaurant gains popularity in China's Harbin

STORY: Pakistani restaurant gains popularity in China's Harbin SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the restaurant 2. various of Muhammad Usama 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD USAMA, Manager of the restaurant 4. various of the restaurant and customers STORYLINE: In an inconspicuous street in Harbin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, there is a Pakistani restaurant that stands out from the surrounding eateries. Upon entering the restaurant, customers can see the rich Pakistani-themed decorations. Although the space is not large, it gives a warm and tidy feeling. "This is the only Pakistani restaurant in Harbin." Muhammad Usama, the manager of the restaurant, spoke fluent Chinese as he introduced dishes to Chinese guests. "You can try the chicken curry and traditional milk tea." The restaurant was opened in 2019 by Muhammad Atif who just graduated with a doctorate degree in China at that time. "

China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival

STORY: China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists visiting Langfang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia 3. various of performances and rehearsals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADNAN JAHANGIR, Dancer of Pakistani Cultural Troupe 5. various of performances 6. aerial view of Langfang City STORYLINE: The "Dream Langfang - International Carnival" will be held from Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 23-24 in Langfang city, north China's Hebei Province. The carnival, themed "Harmony and Coexistence," is hosted by the Silk Road International Arts Center in Langfang. The event will feature 13 works created and arranged by artists from 15 countries and regions, with a total of 22 performances. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia "Hi, I'm Leslie from Malaysia. We bring 10 people from Malaysia. (There are) so many languages in Malaysia,

Int'l students experience Chinese culture in China's Kongtong Mountain

STORY: Int'l students experience Chinese culture in China's Kongtong Mountain DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of international students practicing martial arts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILAL SAID, Pakistani student at Chang'an University 3. various of international students learning Chinese calligraphy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERZOUK ISMAHANE, Algerian student at Chang'an University STORYLINE: Over 20 international students studying in China have gathered at northwest China's Kongtong Mountain to learn about traditional Chinese culture. Here, they immersed themselves in the practice of martial arts and calligraphy, cultivating a deep appreciation for Chinese culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BILAL SAID, Pakistani student at Chang'an University "What I'm just thinking and what I'm seeing, I have observed and I have also practiced it here. So it's quite amazing. I used to hear about this, and I watched different movies. But I didn't

Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera

STORY: Int'l students experience charm of traditional Chinese opera DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Qinqiang Opera 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANZAR, Pakistani student, Ningxia University STORYLINE: Forty-nine international students at Ningxia University had a chance on Wednesday to learn about Qinqiang Opera, a genre of Chinese folk opera mainly prevailing in northwest China. Guided by actors from a local theater, the students applied facial makeup, tried on various costumes, and learned about professional moves and gestures. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMANYA, Cameroonian student, Ningxia University "I think it's a very good experience. At other times I just heard about it, but I didn't have a chance to participate. I think Chinese culture is very interesting. So if I have the opportunity and time to do that, I will definitely go and learn." SOUNDBITE 2 (Engl

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

(230409) -- PESHAWAR, April 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Pakistani shoemaker arranges traditional shoes in Peshawar, Pakistan, on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

(230409) -- PESHAWAR, April 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Pakistani shoemaker makes traditional shoes in Peshawar, Pakistan, on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL SHOES

(230409) -- PESHAWAR, April 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani shoemakers show traditional shoes in Peshawar, Pakistan, on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

TCM helps fight against COVID-19: expats living in China

STORY: TCM helps fight against COVID-19: expats living in China DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional Chinese medicine 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULIA TEMELIDI, Russian student at Tsinghua University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD WASIM ASIM, Pakistani expat living in Shenzhen STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been recognized by many for its unique effect on COVID-19 prevention and treatment. Some expats living in China have shared their coronavirus experience and spoken highly of the important role TCM has played in fighting the epidemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULIA TEMELIDI, Russian student at Tsinghua University "I think that TCM plays a really important role in fighting the virus. I stored a small health kit in my dormitory. This health kit helped me a lot when I had a headache or a stomachache or just a small fever. And during my recovery (from Omicron infection), it actually helped me a lot. So I saw th

Afghan-Pakistan peace 'jirga' begins in Kabul

Afghan-Pakistan peace 'jirga' begins in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) and Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attend the first day of the four-day Peace Jirga in Kabul on Aug. 9. More than 600 tribal elders, politicians and other influential people from the two countries are taking part in the traditional council meeting.

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

(221105) -- PESHAWAR, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes a traditional cap at a workshop in Peshawar, Pakistan on Nov. 4, 2022. Traditional caps made with woolen are popular among Pakistani people during the winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

(221105) -- PESHAWAR, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Craftsmen make traditional caps at a workshop in Peshawar, Pakistan on Nov. 4, 2022. Traditional caps made with woolen are popular among Pakistani people during the winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

PAKISTAN-PESHAWAR-TRADITIONAL CAPS

(221105) -- PESHAWAR, Nov. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman makes a traditional cap at a workshop in Peshawar, Pakistan on Nov. 4, 2022. Traditional caps made with woolen are popular among Pakistani people during the winter. (Photo by Saeed Ahmad/Xinhua)

A Pakistani student's trip in rural China ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

STORY: A Pakistani student's trip in rural China ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN AIMIN, Student of Tianjin University 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAN XINXIN, Villager 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YUXI, Villager 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG CAIYUN, Villager STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent "The Mid-Autumn Festival is around the corner. And it's a traditional Chinese festival with a history of about 1,000 years. What comes to your mind when you think about it?" SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN AIMIN, Student of Tianjin University "There are basically two things that come to my mind, which are mooncake and family reunion." SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIU RUNZHI, Xinhua correspondent "Yes. And actually, during this festival, we embrace new choices while keeping some traditional customs." SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHEN

China congratulates new Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif

STORY: China congratulates new Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif DATELINE: April 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China on Tuesday congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on being elected prime minister of Pakistan, and expressed the expectation of even closer China-Pakistan partnership. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China congratulates Shahbaz Sharif on being elected prime minister of Pakistan. China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic partners of cooperation, and the relationship between the two countries is rock solid and unbreakable. China looks forward to working with the Pakistani side to continue our traditional friendship, deepen all-round cooperation, jointly build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor in a high-quality manner, and build an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era." Xinhua News Agency correspondent

Pakistanis, Chinese celebrate joys of spring

STORY: Pakistanis, Chinese celebrate joys of spring DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:11 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the performances and activities 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SYEDA RIMSHA ALI, Pakistani student 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD IRFAN, Pakistani student 4. SOUNDBITE (Urdu): Pakistani students 5. SOUNDBITE (English): SYED NADIR ALI, Director general of National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WEI, Chinese director of Confucius Institute in Islamabad STORYLINE: A cultural festival was held at the National University of Modern Languages in Islamabad on Monday. The event welcomed the spring season through performances of complex Chinese songs and classic dance by students from the university. Pakistani students also performed traditional tea ceremonies for Chinese guests. Syeda Rimsha Ali Shah and her friend Muhammad Irfan have been rehearsing a Chinese pop song to present it in front of Chinese and Pakistani a

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL-CHINESE CULTURE

PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL-CHINESE CULTURE

(220315) -- ISLAMABAD, March 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Pakistani student presents cheongsam, a traditional Chinese women's dress also known as Qipao, during an international cultural festival at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan on March 14, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

Goats are traded at livestock market in Islamabad

Goats are traded at livestock market in Islamabad

People buy and sell goats at a livestock market in Islamabad on Sept. 24, 2015. In late September, Pakistani people celebrate the Eid al-Adha event (Festival of Sacrifice), the largest Islamic festival of the year, during which cattle and goats are killed in a traditional rite. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Goats are traded at livestock market in Islamabad

Goats are traded at livestock market in Islamabad

People buy and sell goats at a livestock market in Islamabad on Sept. 24, 2015. In late September, Pakistani people celebrate the Eid al-Adha event (Festival of Sacrifice), the largest Islamic festival of the year, during which cattle and goats are killed in a traditional rite. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Afghan-Pakistan peace 'jirga' begins in Kabul

Afghan-Pakistan peace 'jirga' begins in Kabul

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) and Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz attend the first day of the four-day Peace Jirga in Kabul on Aug. 9. More than 600 tribal elders, politicians and other influential people from the two countries are taking part in the traditional council meeting. (Kyodo)