Chinese performers bring cultural diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show

STORY: Chinese performers bring cultural diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIAN LINGLONG, Member of Zhejiang UK Association 4. various of the event STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the Bank area in London. As you can see, people from all walks of life have gathered here on Saturday morning for the Lord Mayor's Show, which is one of the oldest civic processions in the world." Every year, around 7,000 people and 200 horses participate in the event which has a history of over 800 years. Led by two red LEVC taxis, a team with more than 50 performers from Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA), showcased Chinese traditional performances, including the ribbon dance and waist drum dance, during this year's event. Qian Linglong, a ZJUKA member w

Chinese performers bring diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show

STORY: Chinese performers bring diversity to London's Lord Mayor's Show DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:18 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese groups in Lord Mayor's Show 2. various of processions of the parade 3. various of Alderman Nicholas Lyons in a golden carriage STORYLINE: The annual "Lord Mayor's Show" was held Saturday in the City of London. Chinese participants once again staged eye-catching performances during the parade and brought diversity to the show. With military bands, university teams and social organizations included, the parade marched from Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, and through some other landmarks, displaying the city's ancient and modern looks in parallel with demonstrating its enthusiasm and culture. Alderman Nicholas Lyons, 694th Lord Mayor of the City of London, traveled in a golden carriage and waved to crowds. Among the processions, a team from the Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA), themed "Hope, Home,

BRITAIN-LONDON-LORD MAYOR'S SHOW

BRITAIN-LONDON-LORD MAYOR'S SHOW

(221113) -- LONDON, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A team from the Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA) takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, on Nov. 12, 2022. The annual "Lord Mayor's Show" was held Saturday in the City of London. Originating from the tradition that each year a new lord mayor is elected to represent the traditional business center of London and must travel from the City to Westminster to swear loyalty to the king or queen, the show has now become a carnival for residents. (Xinhua/Li Ying)