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Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Enjoy SW China's rural lifestyle

STORY: Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Enjoy SW China's rural lifestyle SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys and representatives exploring local intangible cultural heritages 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAN J. MARSHALL, Grenadian Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSE DIAZ, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of Colombia in China STORYLINE: A group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 31 countries and international organizations recently visited southwest China's Sichuan Province. In Zhanqi Village, diplomats and representatives experienced China's rural revitalization through local food, scenery, and handicraft skills. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China "I think it's a fried type of bean paste, very delicious. My colleagues here, other ambassadors al

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-FISH-SHAPED LANTERNS-PARADE (CN)

(240207) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2024 shows local residents making a fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. Locals in Shexian County are busy making fish-shaped lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-FISH-SHAPED LANTERNS-PARADE (CN)

(240207) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Guanhai (C), an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, makes a fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Locals in Shexian County are busy making fish-shaped lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN-FISH-SHAPED LANTERNS-PARADE (CN)

(240207) -- HUANGSHAN, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Local residents decorate a room of fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Locals in Shexian County are busy making fish-shaped lanterns in preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- University student Wang Yuxin makes fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang (R) and his master Sha Zaochun pose for a photo with fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang shows a finished fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang works on a fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang (R) and his master Sha Zaochun make fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A local resident makes a fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang shows finished fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Sept. 6, 2023. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yufang (L) instructs student Wang Luyue to make a fish-shaped lantern in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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CHINA-ANHUI-SHEXIAN-CULTURE-FISH-SHAPED LANTERN (CN)

(240206) -- SHEXIAN, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Local residents make fish-shaped lanterns in Zhanqi Village of Shexian County, Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 4, 2024. The parade with fish-shaped lanterns is an important folk cultural activity in Shexian County. Every year, in the first month of Chinese lunar calendar, it attracts tourists from all over the country. Born in 1996, Wang Yufang is an inheritor of fish-shaped lantern making skills, an intangible cultural heritage. Wang started to learn the skills from local villagers when he was 12 years old. Wang now runs a company selling fish-shaped lanterns and organizing related performances. He wishes to pass on the making skills of the lanterns, develop related cultural and creative products, and spread the culture of fish-shaped lanterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)