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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS, PETANQUE PLAYERS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS, PETANQUE PLAYERS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS, PETANQUE PLAYERS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - La Rochelle

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) LA ROCHELLE, GABUT PORT DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN THE OLD PORT AND THE AQUARIUM, RENOVATED IN THE 1990S, IT REMAINS AN INDUSTRIAL WASTELAND APPRECIATED BY STREET ART ARTISTS, PETANQUE PLAYERS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker packs Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers pack Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers pack Zongzi at a sales company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker arranges Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker arranges Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A worker arranges Zongzi gift boxes at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker packs Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack Zongzi at a sales company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges Zongzi at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-DING'AN-ZONGZI-RURAL REVITALIZATION (CN)

(240602) -- HAIKOU, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges Zongzi gift boxes at a food company in Ding'an County, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2024. This year's Dragon Boat Festival falls on June 10, when Zongzi, a pyramid-shaped dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves for this occasion, will be in great demand. Zongzi processing factories in Ding'an County are in a buzz to get these delis ready. Zongzi of Ding'an has been long appreciated by consumers all over the country, and its industrialized production plays an important role in promoting rural revitalization and boosting local economy in the county. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: Jordanian, Irish foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL MARTIN, Irish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin discussed efforts aimed at ending the disastrous situation caused by the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. The two ministers stressed the need to reach an immediate ceasefire, remove all obstacles to the entry of immediate and sufficient aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip, and join all efforts to prevent regional escalation. Jordanian Foreign Minister appreciated Ireland's historical positions in supporting Palestinian rights, and its clear position in demanding a ceasefire and implementing the two-state solution. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian F

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa (R) demonstrates the batik technique at her studio in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa smooths out batik cloth in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa (L) teaches a young learner to make batik product at her studio in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa (1st L) and her mother Gan Caiyun (2nd L) demonstrate the batik technique at her studio in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/M

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa (L) and her mother Gan Caiyun make batik cloth in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa (L) introduces a batik product to a customer at her studio in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Li Sa draws a pattern for batik products in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE-BATIK (CN)

(240406) -- HEBEI, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young learner views batik products at Li Sa's studio in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, April 6, 2024. Li Sa, 25, has been learning batik making technique since a very young age from her mother Gan Caiyun, a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the crafts. After graduation from college, Li chose to start up her own business in her hometown Tangshan and set up a batik studio, devoting herself into the inheritance and creation of batik making technique. As a municipal-level intangible cultural heritage experience base, her studio has attracted many young talents. In recent years, Li has offered a series of voluntary and experiential courses in residential compounds, schools and nursing homes, as a way to pass down the batik technique. Integrating the aesthetics of modern life with the batik technique, the cultural and creative products her team designed are appreciated by the market. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

(240228) -- KABUL, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows Da Afghanistan Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. The value of Afghan national currency afghani has appreciated 15.42 percent against the U.S. dollar in the current year, Noor Ahmad Agha, deputy governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, has said. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

(240228) -- KABUL, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows banknotes at a local money exchange market in Kabul, Afghanistan. The value of Afghan national currency afghani has appreciated 15.42 percent against the U.S. dollar in the current year, Noor Ahmad Agha, deputy governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, has said. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

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BRI highly appreciated in Africa: Namibia's minister

STORY: BRI highly appreciated in Africa: Namibia's minister SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Africa 2. various of the gala 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UTONI NUJOMA, Namibia's Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): UTONI NUJOMA, Namibia's Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation 5. various of street view in China STORYLINE: Namibia's minister of labor, industrial relations, and employment creation has emphasized the significance of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, hailing it as a valuable opportunity for his country to bolster trade across various sectors. He made the remarks during the Namibia 2024 "Happy Spring Festival" gala held on Saturday last week in Namibia's capital city Windhoek. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UTONI NUJOMA, Namibia's Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation "The Bel

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China viewed friendly nation, leading development partner of Bangladesh: survey

STORY: China viewed friendly nation, leading development partner of Bangladesh: survey SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Imtiaz Ahmed sharing the findings of a survey titled "National Image of China in Bangladesh" at a program in Dhaka 2. various of guests speaking 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen speaking STORYLINE: China is viewed as a friendly nation that plays a significant role in fostering Bangladesh to achieve its target of a developed and "Smart Nation" by 2041, according to a leading local think-tank survey. The survey, "National Image of China in Bangladesh," released on Thursday, found the overall image of China in Bangladesh positive and consistent, with its performance in domestic and foreign affairs better appreciated. The Center for Alternatives conducted the survey and found that China's positive image in Bangladesh results from its people's efficiency and kindness, th

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China's peace coordination regarding Hamas-Israel conflict commendable: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's peace coordination regarding Hamas-Israel conflict commendable: Pakistani expert SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various of China (File) 3. various of displaced Palestinians returning to their homes (shooting date: Nov. 24, 2023) 4. various of Tel Aviv, Israel (shooting date: Nov. 22, 2023) 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Pakistani political and economic expert 6. various of trucks carrying humanitarian assistance (shooting date: Nov. 24, 2023) 7. various of residents in the Gaza Strip (shooting date: Nov. 23, 2023) 8. various of the releasing of the first batch of Palestinian prisoners (shooting date: Nov. 24, 2023) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "The BRICS extraordinary virtual summit on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been appreciated and supported in Pakistan as an effective effort for the restoration o

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Sisi, Biden agree on "sustainable" aid delivery to Gaza via Rafah crossing

STORY: Sisi, Biden agree on "sustainable" aid delivery to Gaza via Rafah crossing DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of the Rafah crossing STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden agreed on the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing "in a sustainable manner," the Egyptian presidency said in an overnight statement Thursday. In a phone conversation, Biden appreciated Egypt's efforts toward achieving peace and stability in the region, said the statement. Relevant authorities in the two countries will coordinate with international humanitarian organizations under the supervision of the United Nations to secure the arrival of aid, it said. The talks came hours after Biden wrapped up a visit to Tel Aviv. Earlier on Wednesday, Sisi expressed Egypt's firm support for the Palestinian people and its strong rejection of any attempt to

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Malta holds 6th int'l kite festival

STORY: Malta holds 6th int'l kite festival DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GOZO, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of 6th int'l kite festival STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday and Sunday held the sixth edition of the International Kite and Wind Festival in the village of Gharb on Gozo island. Kites of all shapes and sizes graced the blue sky, offering a visual and spiritual spectacle for the audience. During the event, people enjoyed the fun of kite making. They not only appreciated the beauty of kites but also had an excellent chance to be in nature. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gozo, Malta. (XHTV)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra seeks inspiration for composing at a park in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundary. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra's students practice Gamelan at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundary. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra (R, front) talks with students at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundary. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra (1st R) rehearses with his students at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundary. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)