Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture

STORY: Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the stone marketSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, VendorSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ISAM ABU HAIDER, Lapidary workshop Owner STORYLINE: Walking down a narrow alley near the heritage al-Rasheed street in central Iraqi capital of Baghdad, visitors will be fascinated by all kinds of fine gems and adornments displayed by stall vendors and shops on both sides of the alley. With sparkling colors and exquisite designs, gemstones have captured the hearts of Iraqis for centuries, becoming part of their traditional and cultural heritage. Gemstones are seen by many Iraqis as more than beautiful ornamental stones or objects of art, believing that they will bring about luck, ward off evils, prevent danger, and even possess healing powers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, Vendor "I have been working in selling gemstones since 2010, and ther

Night market brings vitality to economy in Nanning, China

STORY: Night market brings vitality to economy in Nanning, China DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the night marketSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YI, VendorSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN WENXING, VendorSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN YI, Vendor STORYLINE: Late into the night, as has become a common sight in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a night market near a subway station is bustling with activity. Here, one can find all kinds of local specialties, clothes and creative products, creating a new landmark of night economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN YI, Vendor "We found the market one day when we came here to buy fruits. It quickly expanded." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN WENXING, Vendor "We are a group of car lovers. We usually hang out at night. We drive here to sell lemonade, so that we can earn some money." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN YI, Vendor "The business atmosphere here is pretty good. The neighboring ve

Visit to a bazaar in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Visit to a bazaar in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: SHACHE, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of bazaar in Shache county, XinjiangSOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): VendorSTANDUP (Chinese): YANG ZHANFEI, Xinhua correspondentSOUNDBITE 2(Chinese): VendorSOUNDBITE 3(Chinese): Vendor STORYLINE: In Uygur language, bazaar means market and trade place. Follow Xinhua correspondents to a bazaar in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang and feel the hustle and bustle. SOUNDBITE 1(Chinese): Vendor "This naan is two yuan (about 0.3 USD) and it has rose sauce in it. This one is plain. My mother sells naans. I work in the township health center. After work, I come to my mother to help her." STANDUP (Chinese): YANG ZHANFEI, Xinhua correspondent "How much can you earn from selling naans?" SOUNDBITE 2(Chinese): Vendor "My father and mother do business together, and they earn about 5000 yuan (about 747 USD) a month." SOUNDBITE 3(Chinese): Vendor "When we were little, we often ca