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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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US: Damaging Storm With Large Hail Lashes Rochester Area, New York

A storm accompanied with large hail swept through New York's Rochester area on Monday, July 15, causing damage and power outages.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-GIORGIO MORANDI-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230427) -- CHENGDU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an art exhibition of Giorgio Morandi at Chengdu Art Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 26, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display here from April 20 to June 18, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-GIORGIO MORANDI-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230427) -- CHENGDU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an art exhibition of Giorgio Morandi at Chengdu Art Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 26, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display here from April 20 to June 18, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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Art Rotterdam celebrates 25th anniversary

STORY: Art Rotterdam celebrates 25th anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Art Rotterdam 2024 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FONS HOF, Director of Art Rotterdam 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): META VAN GRINSEN, Visitor STORYLINE: Art Rotterdam 2024, the 25th edition of the annual international contemporary art fair, opened Wednesday in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The five-day event attracted art enthusiasts, collectors, curators and artists from all over the world, showcasing a diverse selection of artworks from different media, styles and concepts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FONS HOF, Director of Art Rotterdam "Rotterdam is a production city. It's a harbor city, but also in the cultural sense, it's a production city. There are a lot of artists, architects and designers, and what we bring in is the markets. So we bring in the collectors from all around Europe. They come

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Annual Museum Night celebrated in Dutch capital

STORY: Annual Museum Night celebrated in Dutch capital SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Museum Night in Amsterdam STORYLINE: The annual Museum Night was held on Saturday night in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, offering art and culture enthusiasts a unique and immersive experience. Museum Night, also known as "Museumnacht" in Dutch, takes place at the beginning of November. The event allows visitors to explore Amsterdam's museums and cultural institutions in a completely different light - after dark. One of the most exciting aspects of Museum Night is the diversity of participating venues. Renowned institutions like the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum opened their doors for special access after hours. But it was not just about the big names. Smaller and lesser-known museums and galleries also took part, making it an excellent opportunity to discover hidden gems and emerging arti

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Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to present "Van Gogh along the Seine" exhibition

STORY: Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to present "Van Gogh along the Seine" exhibition DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the museum 2. various of the preview event STORYLINE: The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, held on Tuesday a preview event of an exhibition titled "Van Gogh along the Seine," showcasing a collection of 75 artworks that unite Vincent van Gogh and his artistic peers. Collaborating with the Art Institute of Chicago, this carefully curated collection will transport art enthusiasts back to a pivotal period in Vincent van Gogh's artistic journey. "Van Gogh along the Seine" pays homage to the transformative period when the iconic Dutch painter ventured to France and was captivated by the serene beauty of the Seine River, particularly around the town of Asnieres and its picturesque environs. This picturesque locale along the Seine held profound significance for Van Gogh and his contemporaries, including Pau

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL-CHINESE PAVILION

(230909) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chinese Pavilion at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 8, 2023. The Chinese Pavilion opened its exhibition to the public on Friday during the Brussels Comic Strip Festival from Sept. 8 to 10. Besides comics from China, the Chinese Pavilion also presents Belgian and European comic strip enthusiasts with around ten traditional Chinese craft techniques, such as Tang dynasty pottery, Erhu, pipa and Huimo ink making, with the art of comic books. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL-CHINESE PAVILION

(230909) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Chinese Pavilion at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 8, 2023. The Chinese Pavilion opened its exhibition to the public on Friday during the Brussels Comic Strip Festival from Sept. 8 to 10. Besides comics from China, the Chinese Pavilion also presents Belgian and European comic strip enthusiasts with around ten traditional Chinese craft techniques, such as Tang dynasty pottery, Erhu, pipa and Huimo ink making, with the art of comic books. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL-CHINESE PAVILION

(230909) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Young girls visit the Chinese Pavilion at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 8, 2023. The Chinese Pavilion opened its exhibition to the public on Friday during the Brussels Comic Strip Festival from Sept. 8 to 10. Besides comics from China, the Chinese Pavilion also presents Belgian and European comic strip enthusiasts with around ten traditional Chinese craft techniques, such as Tang dynasty pottery, Erhu, pipa and Huimo ink making, with the art of comic books. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-COMIC STRIP FESTIVAL-CHINESE PAVILION

(230909) -- BRUSSELS, Sept. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A young girl poses for photos in Hanfu costume while visiting the Chinese Pavilion at the Brussels Comic Strip Festival in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 8, 2023. The Chinese Pavilion opened its exhibition to the public on Friday during the Brussels Comic Strip Festival from Sept. 8 to 10. Besides comics from China, the Chinese Pavilion also presents Belgian and European comic strip enthusiasts with around ten traditional Chinese craft techniques, such as Tang dynasty pottery, Erhu, pipa and Huimo ink making, with the art of comic books. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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Malta holds Summer Carnival

STORY: Malta holds Summer Carnival DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: BIRZEBBUGA, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people participating in the carnival STORYLINE: The August heat did not deter carnival enthusiasts from taking to the streets of Birzebbuga, southern Malta, on Saturday for this year's summer carnival. Events included colorful floats, art exhibitions, dance competitions, and other carnival activities. The event was organized by Festival Malta in collaboration with the local council. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Birzebbuga, Malta. (XHTV)

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Lebanese artists struggle to show creations in miniature art

STORY: Lebanese artists struggle to show creations in miniature art DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:07:29 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaby Kamar and Nada Abdallah working in their workshop 2. the workshop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): GABY KAMAR, Miniatures artist 4. the workshop 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): GABY KAMAR, Miniatures artist 6. the workshop 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NADA ABDALLAH, Miniatures artist 8. the workshop 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): NADA ABDALLAH, Miniatures artist 10. the workshop 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): NADA ABDALLAH, Miniatures artist 12. the workshop STORYLINE: In a small workshop tucked away in Lebanon, Gaby Kamar and Nada Abdallah, two talented artists, dedicate countless hours to their shared passion for creating intricate miniatures of various artistic forms. Their ultimate goal is to bring their captivating artwork into the limelight, captivating art enthusiasts both locally and internationally. With meticulous attention to detail, Kamar and Abdallah c

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-GIORGIO MORANDI-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230427) -- CHENGDU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an art exhibition of Giorgio Morandi at Chengdu Art Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 26, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display here from April 20 to June 18, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-GIORGIO MORANDI-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230427) -- CHENGDU, April 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit an art exhibition of Giorgio Morandi at Chengdu Art Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 26, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display here from April 20 to June 18, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-MORANDI ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230315) -- SHENZHEN, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a Giorgio Morandi art exhibition during the preview at the Dafen Art Museum in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Feb. 15, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display in the Dafen Art Museum in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen from Feb. 25 to March 28, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. A total of 46 works by Morandi are on display, including oil paintings, sketches and prints. The exhibition has received widespread attention due to the great popularity of the artist, attracting streams of visitors to the gallery. TO GO WITH "Morandi art exhibition builds bridge between China, Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-MORANDI ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230315) -- SHENZHEN, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 15, 2023 shows a view of a Giorgio Morandi art exhibition during the preview at the Dafen Art Museum in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display in the Dafen Art Museum in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen from Feb. 25 to March 28, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. A total of 46 works by Morandi are on display, including oil paintings, sketches and prints. The exhibition has received widespread attention due to the great popularity of the artist, attracting streams of visitors to the gallery. TO GO WITH "Morandi art exhibition builds bridge between China, Italy" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-MORANDI ART EXHIBITION (CN)

(230315) -- SHENZHEN, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a Giorgio Morandi art exhibition during the preview at the Dafen Art Museum in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, on Feb. 15, 2023. A Giorgio Morandi art exhibition, on display in the Dafen Art Museum in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen from Feb. 25 to March 28, is providing China's art enthusiasts the opportunity to appreciate the work of the late Italian artist. A total of 46 works by Morandi are on display, including oil paintings, sketches and prints. The exhibition has received widespread attention due to the great popularity of the artist, attracting streams of visitors to the gallery. TO GO WITH "Morandi art exhibition builds bridge between China, Italy" (Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local artists and enthusiasts display paintings and Chinese characters with the them of tiger during an art project in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2022. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Sunday to welcome the upcoming Chinese Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local artists and enthusiasts display paintings and Chinese characters themed on tiger during an art project in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2022. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A painter creates tiger paintings in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2021. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman displays tiger paintings during an art project in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2022. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Painters create tiger paintings in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2021. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A painter creates tiger paintings in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2021. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KLANG-TIGER PAINTINGS

(220116) -- KLANG, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Local artists and enthusiasts display tiger paintings during an art project in Klang of Selangor states, Malaysia, Jan. 16, 2022. An art project composed of 2,022 tiger paintings and 2,022 Chinese characters of Hu, meaning tiger, by local artists and enthusiasts was displayed here on Jan. 16, 2022 to welcome the upcoming Chinese zodiac Year of the Tiger. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)