CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-VOLUNTEERS (CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-VOLUNTEERS (CN)

(230302) -- NANCHANG, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A foreign volunteer (R) from Lei Feng International Volunteer Association distributes a leaflet to a passer-by during an environmental protection activity in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 2, 2022. Lauded for his generosity and altruistic deeds, Lei Feng, an ordinary Chinese soldier with an extraordinary soul, has been a cultural icon symbolizing altruism. And across China, many foreign volunteers have warmed the hearts of Chinese people with their selfless dedication to social welfare, and are amiably called "Yang Lei Feng," or foreign Lei Feng by locals. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Love transcends borders -- foreign friends actively volunteer in China's social welfare" (Xinhua)

Ballet in remembrance of China's altruism paragon Lei Feng debuts in Shenyang

STORY: Ballet in remembrance of China's altruism paragon Lei Feng debuts in Shenyang DATELINE: March 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YIFEI, Art director of the show 3. various of the performance STORYLINE: A ballet show featuring China's altruism paragon Lei Feng made its debut Saturday night at the Liaoning Grand Theater in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. The performance, named "Role Model," is the original production of Liaoning Ballet of China. It highlights the spirit of Lei Feng, a People's Liberation Army soldier renowned for his generosity and altruistic deeds. The national hero devoted almost all of his spare time and money to helping others. The show incorporates various art forms. Zhao Yifei, the art director of the show, said it's a new attempt to tell the stories of Lei Feng in ballet. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHAO YIFEI, Art director of the show "There is n