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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People drink tea at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman takes a picture at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People drink tea at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a picture at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

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Event to promote China's tea culture, tourism held in Mongolia

STORY: Event to promote China's tea culture, tourism held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Tea for Harmony" cultural salon STORYLINE: An event promoting China's tea culture and tourism was held on Thursday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon," the event featured tea culture demonstrations and an exhibition of a variety of teas, tea sets, and photos showcasing China's tea culture and tourist destinations. The "Tea for Harmony" cultural salon is a global event aimed at promoting Chinese tea culture in celebration of the International Tea Day, which is observed annually on May 21. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CULTURAL SALON-CHINESE TEA

(240525) -- DHAKA, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Local students enjoy Chinese tea in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 21, 2024. Two programs of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 were held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka this week, with hundreds of local people attending to appreciate the uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. TO GO WITH "Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CULTURAL SALON-CHINESE TEA

(240525) -- DHAKA, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- HM Jahangir Alam Rana, general secretary of Bangladesh-China Friendship Center, delivers a speech during a program of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 22, 2024. Two programs of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 were held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka this week, with hundreds of local people attending to appreciate the uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. TO GO WITH "Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CULTURAL SALON-CHINESE TEA

(240525) -- DHAKA, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- HM Jahangir Alam Rana, general secretary of Bangladesh-China Friendship Center, delivers a speech during a program of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 22, 2024. Two programs of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 were held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka this week, with hundreds of local people attending to appreciate the uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. TO GO WITH "Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion" (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-CULTURAL SALON-CHINESE TEA

(240525) -- DHAKA, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Local students enjoy Chinese tea in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 21, 2024. Two programs of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 were held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka this week, with hundreds of local people attending to appreciate the uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. TO GO WITH "Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion" (Xinhua)

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Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion

STORY: Bangladeshi people experience Chinese tea culture with high passion SHOOTING TIME: May 21-22, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the events 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): DIPTO SARKAR, Student of Dhaka University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): AMINATUL TAYEBA, Student of Dhaka University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): HM JAHANGIR ALAM RANA, General Secretary of Bangladesh-China Friendship Center STORYLINE: Two programs of "Tea for Harmony" Yaji Cultural Salon 2024 were held in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka this week, with hundreds of local people attending to appreciate the uniqueness of Chinese tea culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): DIPTO SARKAR, Student of Dhaka University "I'm a student at the Confucius Institute at Dhaka University. While studying Chinese, my teacher introduced the Chinese tea to me. I have fallen in love with the Chinese language and Chinese tea, as tea is a very important part of Chinese culture." SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): AMINAT

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teas from China are on display during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman receives Chinese tea during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An artist creates a Chinese painting during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tea specialist demonstrates tea preparation techniques during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tea specialist demonstrates tea preparation techniques during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-YAJI CULTURAL SALON

(240524) -- BRUSSELS, May 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A dancer performs during the "Yaji Cultural Salon" in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24, 2024. The "Yaji Cultural Salon," or Tea for Harmony, held here Friday showcased the elegance and flavor of Yunnan tea, featuring an exhibition of its national intangible cultural heritage. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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China's Anhui promotes tea culture, tourism in Nepal

STORY: China's Anhui promotes tea culture, tourism in Nepal SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Anhui promoting tea culture, tourism in Nepal STORYLINE: An event was held in Kathmandu on Tuesday to promote Anhui Province in central China as a major producer of teas and a popular tourist destination. Wang Jing, deputy director general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Anhui Province, and representatives from Suzhou City, Yuexi County under Anqing City and Tunxi District of Huangshan City in the province, made presentations of the distinctive features of Anhui and its local regions with a variety of pictures. The performance of Anhui's Huangmei opera, tea culture demonstration, the airing of a cultural and tourism promotion video clip and an exhibition of photos on tea gardens and cultural and natural landscapes in Anhui added colors to the event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and An

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SRI LANKA-CHINA-TEA CULTURE EXCHANGE-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240522) -- COLOMBO, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during an event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Guangxi Cultural and Tourism Promotion" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21, 2024. Local Chinese tea lovers had an immersive experience of tea cultures during a celebration of the International Tea Day here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-CHINA-TEA CULTURE EXCHANGE-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240522) -- COLOMBO, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform during an event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Guangxi Cultural and Tourism Promotion" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21, 2024. Local Chinese tea lovers had an immersive experience of tea cultures during a celebration of the International Tea Day here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-CHINA-TEA CULTURE EXCHANGE-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240522) -- COLOMBO, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch the making of Youcha, or oil tea, of the Yao ethnic group during an event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Guangxi Cultural and Tourism Promotion" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21, 2024. Local Chinese tea lovers had an immersive experience of tea cultures during a celebration of the International Tea Day here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-CHINA-TEA CULTURE EXCHANGE-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240522) -- COLOMBO, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A singer performs during an event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Guangxi Cultural and Tourism Promotion" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21, 2024. Local Chinese tea lovers had an immersive experience of tea cultures during a celebration of the International Tea Day here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-CHINA-TEA CULTURE EXCHANGE-TOURISM-PROMOTION

(240522) -- COLOMBO, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man takes photos of the making of Youcha, or oil tea, of the Yao ethnic group during an event titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon and Guangxi Cultural and Tourism Promotion" in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 21, 2024. Local Chinese tea lovers had an immersive experience of tea cultures during a celebration of the International Tea Day here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Wu Yue)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea exhibition during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs art of face-changing during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People taste tea during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor prepares to taste tea during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegates cut the ribbon during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch an exhibition related to tea culture during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch tea art performance during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People taste tea during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINA-TEA-CULTURE-EVENT

(230504) -- BRUSSELS, May 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch Chinese calligraphy demonstration during an opening ceremony of Yaji Cultural Salon "Tea for Harmony" at China Cultural Center in Brussels, Belgium, on May 4, 2023. A cultural salon focusing on traditional Chinese tea making techniques and social practices will open to the public on Friday after an opening ceremony held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Chinese tea culture event organized in Mongolia

STORY: Chinese tea culture event organized in Mongolia DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese tea culture event in the southern Mongolian province of Dundgovi STORYLINE: A Chinese tea culture event was held in Mandalgovi, capital of the southern Mongolian province of Dundgovi, on Tuesday. The event entitled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" featured many activities such as a traditional tea-making ceremony, tea tasting, a photo exhibition of Chinese tea culture and tourism, and an exhibition of various types of tea and tea sets. Supervised by the Chinese consul general in Dornogovi's Zamiin-Uud soum and the governor's office of Dundgovi province, the event was organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia. Dundgovi province is located in an important position in the Belt and Road Initiative and the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, said Li Yanjun, Chinese consul general in Dornogovi's

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Chinese tea culture event organized in Myanmar

STORY: Chinese tea culture event organized in Myanmar DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:09 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the culture event site 2. various of performances 3. various of speeches 4. various of performances 5. various of tea and cultural products STORYLINE: A Chinese tea culture event, in conjunction with a China tourism promotion event, was held at the China Cultural Center here on Tuesday. The event entitled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" and China tourism promotion event featured a traditional tea ceremony and tea tasting, a photo exhibition of Chinese tea culture and tourism, and other activities including the performance of folk music and dances. Supervised by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, the event was organized by the China International Culture Association, the provincial culture and tourism department of China's southwestern province of Yunnan and China Cultural Center in Yangon. Cao

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MYANMAR-YANGON-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT

(230801) -- YANGON, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member offers a cup of tea to a visitor during the "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, Aug. 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese tea culture event organized in Myanmar" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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MYANMAR-YANGON-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT

(230801) -- YANGON, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member makes tea during the "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, Aug. 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese tea culture event organized in Myanmar" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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MYANMAR-YANGON-TEA FOR HARMONY-TOURISM PROMOTION EVENT

(230801) -- YANGON, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member performs tea art during the "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, Aug. 1, 2023. TO GO WITH "Chinese tea culture event organized in Myanmar" (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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Exhibition of Chinese tea cups opens in Bulgaria

STORY: Exhibition of Chinese tea cups opens in Bulgaria DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tea cups exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition of Chinese tea cups opened at the China Cultural Center in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria on Wednesday. It is part of a series of cultural events titled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon," which aims to promote Chinese tea culture and boost exchanges between countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia. (XHTV)

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Cultural salon featuring Chinese tea attracts Australians

STORY: Cultural salon featuring Chinese tea attracts Australians DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID VAN NUNEN, President of the Australian Watercolour Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRACY SAUNDERS, Sydneysider STORYLINE: With light tea aroma, wonderful intangible cultural heritage performances and an elegant tea art show, a tea-themed cultural salon staged in downtown Sydney provided a fresh and immersive experience for Australians. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon," was held at the China Cultural Center in Sydney on Thursday evening, which is also part of a global event to promote China's tea culture. Visitors had the chance to watch tea-themed traditional Chinese folk dance and tea ceremony performances, taste different kinds of Chinese tea, try paper cutting, and learn more about the history and cultural backgrounds of tea. SOUNDBITE 1 (English):

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Chinese tea culture celebrated in New Zealand

STORY: Chinese tea culture celebrated in New Zealand DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:40 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" STORYLINE: Chinese tea culture was celebrated at the Auckland Botanic Gardens in New Zealand on Sunday. The "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" at the Auckland Botanic Gardens was part of a global event to promote China's tea culture. It was also part of International Tea Day, marked on May 21 every year locally and internationally. Sunday's celebration featured tea-making demonstrations, tea tasting, traditional Chinese music instrument and dance performances, and keynote speeches by members of parliament, culture researchers and tea lovers. China's traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices were inscribed in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022. Chinese Consul-General in Auckland Chen Shijie said that New Z

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China cultural center in Singapore hosts events to celebrate Int'l Tea Day

STORY: China cultural center in Singapore hosts events to celebrate Int'l Tea Day DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea-related events held in Singapore STORYLINE: China Cultural Center in Singapore organized a series of tea-related events recently to celebrate the International Tea Day, which falls on May 21. As the first event of the series, the "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Collection: Su Yun" was held on May 13. "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Collection: Yue Yun," another cultural and tourism exchange event on intangible heritage in south China's Guangdong was held at the center on Saturday. The United Nations General Assembly in 2019 designated May 21 as International Tea Day, and "Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China" was added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list in 2022. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Singapore. (XHTV)

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China cultural center hosts salon to promote tea culture in Fiji

STORY: China cultural center hosts salon to promote tea culture in Fiji DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Han Xiaoyan, director of the China Cultural Center in Fiji, at the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU JIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji 3. various of traditional tea ceremony and other performances STORYLINE: A tea cultural event was held in Suva, capital of Fiji, on Saturday, enabling the island nation's people to get a taste of Chinese tea and tea culture. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, a tea art performance and other activities like music, paper-cut art and photography exhibition. Entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," the event was organized by the China Cultural Center in Fiji, Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, as well as Fiji-China Friendship Association. Yaji, literally "gathering of elegance," was a common way for ancient Chinese literati to enjoy a collective cultural life. China

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230520) -- SUVA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People prepare to taste Chinese tea during the "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" in Suva, Fiji, May 20, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Suva, capital of Fiji, on Saturday, enabling the island nation's people to get a taste of Chinese tea and tea culture. TO GO WITH "China cultural center hosts salon to promote tea culture in Fiji" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230520) -- SUVA, May 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tea art specialists perform a traditional Chinese tea ceremony during the "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" in Suva, Fiji, May 20, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Suva, capital of Fiji, on Saturday, enabling the island nation's people to get a taste of Chinese tea and tea culture. TO GO WITH "China cultural center hosts salon to promote tea culture in Fiji" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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Events to promote Chinese tea culture kick off in Mongolia

STORY: Events to promote Chinese tea culture kick off in Mongolia DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI ZHI, Cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia STORYLINE: A series of events to promote Chinese tea culture was launched at the Chinese Cultural Center here on Thursday to mark the upcoming International Tea Day. The series of events, including a photo exhibition and other tea-related exhibitions and activities, was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia. At the opening ceremony, Li Zhi, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Ulan Bator said Thursday's event was the first of a series of events to be held in Mongolia. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI ZHI, Cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia "'The Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon' is a series of tea cultur

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Role of tea highlighted in China-Nepal ties

STORY: Role of tea highlighted in China-Nepal ties DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a tea cultural event 2. various of Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song giving a speech STORYLINE: The role of tea as an important bond connecting Nepal and China was highlighted in Kathmandu on Tuesday as a tea cultural event drew many Nepalis and Chinese together. The event entitled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon" included a photo exhibition on tea history and culture in China, a display of clay teapots, demonstrations of tea ceremony and refreshments making as well as a tea-themed lecture. Yaji in Chinese means "gathering all that is elegant," and Chinese people in ancient times, in particular the elites, enjoyed tea with music, calligraphy and other cultural activities. Tea is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, and it is also in Nepali culture, said Sudan Kirati, Nepal's minister for culture, tourism and civil aviation. "Suc