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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ten Women Honoured On Rue De La Chapelle - Paris

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, ten gilded statues were erected in honour of women who have made significant contributions to French history in the fields of science, the arts, literature, politics and sport. The monumental statues appeared alongside the River Seine, at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, while Axelle Saint-Cirel sang La Marseillaise from the roof of the Grand Palais. Entitled “Sororité” (Sisterhood), the spectacle was conceived by Thomas Jolly as a tribute to the feminist movement. A few days before the first anniversary of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the statues will be installed along Boulevard de la Chapelle. The first two have already been installed in this renovated district. Gisèle Halimi and Christine de Pizan were the first to be installed on the boulevard, in Paris, France, on July 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 10

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 7

Hurricane Helen struck the southeastern United States, leaving nearly 2 million people without power and causing extensive damage. At least 187 deaths have been reported as of writing.

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"Laowai" in China | A Brazilian's love on martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine

(240710) -- NANNING, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gabriel de Moraes Neto (front) practices martial arts with his fellows besides Yongjiang River in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 6, 2024. Born in 1978, Gabriel de Moraes Neto hails from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is now a martial arts coach based in Nanning, Guangxi. Inspired by Bruce Lee's Kung Fu at young age, Gabriel developed an interest in Chinese martial arts and began to receive systematic training in 1999. As his understanding of martial arts and traditional Chinese culture deepened, he named himself "Mo Xiaolong," after Bruce Lee's Chinese name, "Li Xiaolong." In 2008, Gabriel visited Beijing University of Chinese Medicine as an exchange student to study acupuncture while practicing martial arts. To him, Kung Fu embodies traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and physical strengthening, displaying the charm of Chinese culture. After completing his studies, Gabriel returned to Brazil where he opened a scho

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UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges

STORY: UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River" opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." It celebrates the rich history and cultural exchanges between the two countries with exhibitions of 400 photographs by more than 100 photographers, paintings, calligraphy, seal carving demonstrations, as well as outdoor activities. SOUNDBITE

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People look at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman looks at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Baron Steven von Kohorn speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People attend the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhu Xianmin, a Chinese photographer, speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhu Xianmin, a Chinese photographer, speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Baron Steven von Kohorn speaks at the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the opening ceremony of a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman looks at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-CHINA-ARTS EVENT

(240530) -- LONDON, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at photographs at a UK-China arts event in London, Britain, on May 30, 2024. An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." (Xinhua/Han Yan)

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U.S.-TEXAS-FAMILY-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS

(231207) -- FORT WORTH, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Family members David Saucedo (husband, L), Angela Saucedo (wife, R) and their sons Skye and River practice Wushu at the backyard in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, Nov. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Love journey of U.S. Wushu family" (Photo by Dan Tian/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-FAMILY-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS

(231207) -- FORT WORTH, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Family members David Saucedo (husband, L), Angela Saucedo (wife, R) and their sons Skye and River practice Wushu at the backyard in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, Nov. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Love journey of U.S. Wushu family" (Photo by Dan Tian/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-FAMILY-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS

(231207) -- FORT WORTH, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Family members David Saucedo (husband, 2nd L), Angela Saucedo (wife, R) and their sons Skye and River practice Wushu at the backyard in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, Nov. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Love journey of U.S. Wushu family" (Photo by Dan Tian/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-FAMILY-TRADITIONAL CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS

(231207) -- FORT WORTH, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Family members David Saucedo (husband, 2nd L), Angela Saucedo (wife, R) and their sons Skye and River practice Wushu at the backyard in Fort Worth, Texas, the United States, Nov. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Love journey of U.S. Wushu family" (Photo by Dan Tian/Xinhua)

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A U.S. family's bond with Wushu

STORY: A U.S. family's bond with Wushu SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8-18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: FORT WORTH, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Skye taking a Wushu class 2. various of the Saucedo family 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANGELA SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast 5. various of Angela Saucedo and David Saucedo practicing Wushu in China 6. various of the Saucedo family practicing Wushu in their yard 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGELA SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast STORYLINE: Every week, six-year-old American boy Skye takes a one-hour trip to attend the Kung Fu class at a Wushu school in Plano, about 50 miles away from Fort Worth, Texas. Skye and his little brother River's passion for martial arts was inspired by their parents, Angela Saucedo and David Saucedo. Now working in the aircraft industry, David started learning Wushu when he was under 12 years old. He went to China for the first time in his early 20s and studied Sh

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Chinese micro-carving master creates incredible works of art

STORY: Chinese micro-carving master creates incredible works of art DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pan Qihui and his masterpieces STORYLINE: Pan Qihui is an intangible cultural heritage inheritor with over 40 years of experience in miniature sculpture that employs materials as gold, jade, porcelain, and even hair to create exquisite mini-artworks. In Pan's masterpiece "Pipa Xing," he carved the long narrative poem "Pipa Xing" on four human hairs, which are used as strings in a mini Pipa, a kind of traditional Chinese instrument. Pan also recreated a mini version of the celebrated Chinese picture "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," with the entire length of the work being about 5 centimeters. In 2018, Pan was granted the title of master of Chinese arts and crafts. Now, Pan is trying his best to pass down his skills to younger generations. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-PAKISTANI STUDENT-CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS (CN)

(221227) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Muhammad Nabil walks along Haihe River in north China's Tianjin, Dec. 26, 2022. Muhammad Nabil is a Pakistani student at Nankai University in Tianjin. In 2018, he chose to come to Tianjin to study for his Ph.D., not only to achieve quality education here, but also to fulfill his dream to chase the Chinese martial arts, or Kung Fu. Muhammad Nabil said he became a fan of Huo Yuanjia, a renowned Chinese martial arts master, after watching Chinese Kung Fu movies in Pakistan. During his study in Tianjin, he came to Jingwu Town, Huo Yuanjia's hometown, and met Huo Jinghong, a descendant of the Kung Fu legend and a martial arts teacher with Tianjin University of Sport. Instructed by Huo, Muhammad Nabil started to practice the Huo-style boxing, which was listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Tianjin. Speaking of the future, Muhammad Nabil hopes to work in China as a teacher and better understand the spirit of martial arts. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Classic Chinese painting comes to life in Auckland

STORY: Classic Chinese painting comes to life in Auckland DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Auckland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the multimedia exhibition STORYLINE: A multimedia show titled "A moving masterpiece: Along the River During Qingming Festival" kicked off on Monday evening in Auckland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and China. The multimedia exhibition of the Chinese ancient painting is jointly sponsored by New Zealand International Art Exchange Association, New Zealand Huaxing Arts Troupe, New Zealand Culture and Art Foundation and New Zealand Huaxia Cultural Exchange Center, supported by the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland. Jackson Rao, chairman of the New Zealand Culture and Arts Foundation, introduced that it's the first time that the multimedia exhibition is held outside Asia. The exhibition will last till July 29. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting fr

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Jaroslava Brychtova

***JUNE 23, 1969, FILE PHOTO Jaroslava Brychtova works on glass relief The River of Life for 1970 Expo in Osaka.*** The influential Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova has died at the age of 95 years, with her family deciding not to provide any details about her passing, Zelezny Brod Mayor Frantisek Lufinka told CTK today, April 8, 2020. Brychtova was born on July 18, 1924, in Zelezny Brod and spent a vast majority of her life there, living in a house built by her father Jaroslav Brychta, a respected Prague-based sculptor. She started working with glass during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, creating melt glass embossments. After her return to Zelezny Brod, Brychtova founded a melted glass department at the town's glass workshop. (CTK Photo/Jiri Krulis)

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Jaroslava Brychtova

***JUNE 23, 1969, FILE PHOTO Jaroslava Brychtova works on glass relief The River of Life for 1970 Expo in Osaka.*** The influential Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova has died at the age of 95 years, with her family deciding not to provide any details about her passing, Zelezny Brod Mayor Frantisek Lufinka told CTK today, April 8, 2020. Brychtova was born on July 18, 1924, in Zelezny Brod and spent a vast majority of her life there, living in a house built by her father Jaroslav Brychta, a respected Prague-based sculptor. She started working with glass during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, creating melt glass embossments. After her return to Zelezny Brod, Brychtova founded a melted glass department at the town's glass workshop. (CTK Photo/Jiri Krulis)

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Jaroslava Brychtova

***JUNE 23, 1969, FILE PHOTO Jaroslava Brychtova works on glass relief The River of Life for 1970 Expo in Osaka.*** The influential Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova has died at the age of 95 years, with her family deciding not to provide any details about her passing, Zelezny Brod Mayor Frantisek Lufinka told CTK today, April 8, 2020. Brychtova was born on July 18, 1924, in Zelezny Brod and spent a vast majority of her life there, living in a house built by her father Jaroslav Brychta, a respected Prague-based sculptor. She started working with glass during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, creating melt glass embossments. After her return to Zelezny Brod, Brychtova founded a melted glass department at the town's glass workshop. (CTK Photo/Jiri Krulis)

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Jaroslava Brychtova

***JUNE 23, 1969, FILE PHOTO Jaroslava Brychtova works on glass relief The River of Life for 1970 Expo in Osaka.*** The influential Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova has died at the age of 95 years, with her family deciding not to provide any details about her passing, Zelezny Brod Mayor Frantisek Lufinka told CTK today, April 8, 2020. Brychtova was born on July 18, 1924, in Zelezny Brod and spent a vast majority of her life there, living in a house built by her father Jaroslav Brychta, a respected Prague-based sculptor. She started working with glass during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, creating melt glass embossments. After her return to Zelezny Brod, Brychtova founded a melted glass department at the town's glass workshop. (CTK Photo/Jiri Krulis)

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Jaroslava Brychtova

***JUNE 23, 1969, FILE PHOTO Jaroslava Brychtova works on glass relief The River of Life for 1970 Expo in Osaka.*** The influential Czech glass artist Jaroslava Brychtova has died at the age of 95 years, with her family deciding not to provide any details about her passing, Zelezny Brod Mayor Frantisek Lufinka told CTK today, April 8, 2020. Brychtova was born on July 18, 1924, in Zelezny Brod and spent a vast majority of her life there, living in a house built by her father Jaroslav Brychta, a respected Prague-based sculptor. She started working with glass during her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague, creating melt glass embossments. After her return to Zelezny Brod, Brychtova founded a melted glass department at the town's glass workshop. (CTK Photo/Jiri Krulis)