Embassy chefs charm audiences in int'l culinary competition in D.C.

STORY: Embassy chefs charm audiences in int'l culinary competition in D.C. SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the Union Station in Washington D.C. 2. various of the event STORYLINE: More than 20 embassies competed in this year's Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge held at the Union Station in Washington, D.C. Thursday night, which captivated the audiences with unique flavors from across the world. This year, the first place for the Judges' Choice Award went to Chef Jovana Urriola from the Embassy of the Republic of Panama, with the authentic "Panamanian Style Afro Caribbean Chicken Tamale Dumplings" securing her the top spot. Panamanian dishes' fusion of African, Caribbean, and Asian cuisines reflects the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the country's culinary landscape, according to a leaflet at the scene. The second place went to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Chefs Lin

GLOBALink | Ghanaian president commissions Chinese-constructed interchange project

STORY: GLOBALink | Ghanaian president commissions Chinese-constructed interchange project DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of interchange project 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 4. various of the ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LU KUN, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana 6. various of interchange project STORYLINE: Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday commissioned an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, the third-largest city in Ghana. The interchange project undertaken by Sinohydro Corporation Limited includes a 684-meter-long main bridge. It is expected to significantly improve the traffic condition in the city center. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The Tamale Interchange is providing prime urban space under the interchange which has to be put to good use for the benefit of the country and

GLOBALink | Ghanaian president commissions Chinese-constructed interchange project

Ghanaian president commissioned an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, the third-largest city in Ghana, saying the project will provide prime urban space for the benefit of Ghanaians. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GHANA-TAMALE-INTERCHANGE PROJECT

GHANA-TAMALE-INTERCHANGE PROJECT

(220330) -- TAMALE, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents in traditional costumes dance to celebrate the commissioning of an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, Ghana, March 29, 2022. Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday commissioned an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, the third-largest city in Ghana. The interchange project undertaken by Sinohydro Corporation Limited, which included a 684-meter-long main bridge, is expected to significantly improve the traffic condition in the city center. (Xinhua/Xu Zheng)

GHANA-TAMALE-INTERCHANGE PROJECT

GHANA-TAMALE-INTERCHANGE PROJECT

(220330) -- TAMALE, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents celebrate the commissioning of an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, Ghana, March 29, 2022. Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday commissioned an interchange project constructed by a Chinese company in Tamale, the third-largest city in Ghana. The interchange project undertaken by Sinohydro Corporation Limited, which included a 684-meter-long main bridge, is expected to significantly improve the traffic condition in the city center. (Xinhua/Xu Zheng)