China Trade Week opens in Kenya amid call for deepening commercial ties

STORY: China Trade Week opens in Kenya amid call for deepening commercial ties SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDWIN MASIVO, Kenya country director for Global exhibitions 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAHOOR AHMED, Vice president of Middle East International Events (MIE) 4. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The eighth edition of China Trade Week kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi Wednesday, as senior officials renewed calls for deepening economic cooperation to realize mutual benefits. John Ololtuaa, the principal secretary in the State Department of Tourism, said the three-day event offers an opportunity for Kenya to showcase investment opportunities across diverse sectors of the economy to entrepreneurs from the Asian nation. While acknowledging that China remains Kenya's largest trading partner and source of investments, Ololtuaa said the government intends

Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohiuddin Kumar (L) , a Kashmiri potter passes an earthen Tumbaknari (A Kashmiri musical drum) to his brother Zahoor Kumar, for heating process on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM