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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - The pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova is at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova speaks to the press during the presentation of the unique pipe organ that is part of her Instrument art installation at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Lviv Regional Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi answers journalists questions during the presentation of the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - The pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova is at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Olesia Barsuk is the first musician to play the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova during its presentation at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Guests listen to musician Olesia Barsuk play the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - The pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova is at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Musician Olesia Barsuk plays the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Guests listen to musician Olesia Barsuk play the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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Pipe organ at Lviv railway station

LVIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Guests listen to musician Olesia Barsuk play the pipe organ of Ukrainian artist and sculptor Zhanna Kadyrova at the main railway station of Lviv, western Ukraine. The pipes of the musical instrument are combined with the fragments of exploded Russian rocket shells that fell in Kyiv region. Zhanna Kadyrovas Instrument project is a series of musical performances by Ukrainian and international musicians who will perform original programs on this unique pipe organ every week. Lviv residents and tourists can visit such concerts every weekend until January 19.

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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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Artists from China's Xinjiang stage cultural spectacle in Kuwait

STORY: Artists from China's Xinjiang stage cultural spectacle in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical and dance show STORYLINE: A grand musical and dance show titled "Xinjiang is a Nice Place" was staged at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City on Tuesday evening. Featuring a mix of dance, vocal music, epic chanting, and displays of intangible cultural heritage, the show highlighted the diverse and rich cultural heritage of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Artists from the Xinjiang Art Theater performed 14 highly distinctive ethnic song and dance acrobatics programs in Mandarin, Uighur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Mongolian languages, all embodying the spirit of unity within the Chinese nation. Approximately 600 attendees, including Kuwaiti dignitaries from the Emir's Palace, Supreme Council for Planning and Development, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

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Juilliard's president emeritus donates award money to promote art exchanges

STORY: Juilliard's president emeritus donates award money to promote art exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation 2. various of the Orchid Award trophy and donation certificate 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the U.S. 4. various of the Tianjin Juilliard School 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the U.S. 6. various of the Tianjin Juilliard School STORYLINE: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer of the Juilliard School in the United States, donated his entire 300,000 yuan (about 42,000 USD) Orchid Awards prize money to the Tianjin Juilliard School Education Development Foundation on Monday. This donation aims to support the arts and teaching programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School. SOUNDBITE 1

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China's Gansu holds culture, tourism promotion event in the Netherlands

STORY: China's Gansu holds culture, tourism promotion event in the Netherlands SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:45 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: A cultural and tourism promotional event for northwest China's Gansu Province was held on Tuesday at the Chinese Cultural Center in The Hague, the Netherlands. The event featured a variety of programs such as dances, folk music performances, tea art performances, and a photo exhibition. The promotional event was supported by the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands and hosted by the Chinese Cultural Center in The Hague and the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism. Representatives from the Dutch tourism authority NBTC, the Dutch tourism industry association ANVR, and the Dutch China Friendship Association (VNC) were present. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from The Hague, the Netherlands. (XHTV)

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Namibian initiative uses art to empower women

STORY: Namibian initiative uses art to empower women SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities at Penduka Trust 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRISTIEN ROOS, Co-founder of Penduka Trust 3. various of dance, textile and other activities at Penduka Trust STORYLINE: Penduka Trust, a women-empowering initiative in Namibia, is utilizing art to help locals secure a better life. The programs under Penduka Trust are diverse and comprehensive, catering to women with limited education and young mothers. They provide a wide range of training in skills, from storytelling and embroidery to pottery, agriculture, and jewelry making, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the women involved. The initiative, which started with six women in Windhoek in 1992, has reached over 1,000 women in other parts of Namibia, where poverty is prevalent. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRISTIEN ROOS, Co-founder of Penduka Trust "We have traine

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Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda

STORY: Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda 3. various of Ugandan learning to write Chinese character 4. various of Ugandan and Chinese painting together 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRUNO RUGANZU, Ugandan painter 6. various of people attending the festival 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAGNUS BRUUN RASMUSSEN, Visitor 8. various of performances at the festival STORYLINE: Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community on Sunday thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features Chinese folk art, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda "Today we have so many programs like art shows. We have seen the joint work by artists from China and Uganda. Th

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-ACROBATIC SHOW (CN)

(231118) -- BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during an acrobatic show in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 17, 2023. A two-day acrobatic show kicked off in Beijing on Saturday. Eleven acrobatic art performing groups across the country bring 12 programs to the show. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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London celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with performances

STORY: London celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with performances DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANTAL HAIDAR, Visitor from Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCESCA OLIVIERI, Visitor from Italy 4. various of the performances STORYLINE: A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. The excitement in the audience reached a cresce

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Locals learn Chinese-style dances at an event for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Locals watch a lion dance performance at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(230925) -- LONDON, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform lion dance at a show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in London, Britain, Sept. 24, 2023. A show for the celebration of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was staged in London Chinatown on Sunday afternoon, impressing many with performances featuring Chinese culture and art. Kicking off with a lion dance, the show captivated a huge crowd in the bustling area with a variety of programs, including Chinese-style dances, instrumental performances, songs, puppet dancing, and acrobatics. The annual Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is usually celebrated with family reunions and mooncake sharing on the 15th day of August on the Chinese lunar calendar when the moon is the fullest and brightest. It falls on Sept. 29 this year. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo to be held in October 2024

STORY: Inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo to be held in October 2024 DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN YEUNG, Secretary for culture, sports and tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KENNETH FOK, Chairman of HKADC 4. various of street views in HK STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) announced Wednesday that the inaugural Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) will take place from October 14 to 18, 2024. The HKPAX is set to facilitate art and cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world, expanding trading market of performing arts programs, and explore new opportunities for arts practitioners from the region and beyond. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KEVIN YEUNG, Secretary for culture, sports and tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government "To recapitalize

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China-Britain photography competition to showcase cultural richness and exchanges

STORY: China-Britain photography competition to showcase cultural richness and exchanges DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition's launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL PRITCHARD, Programs director of the Royal Photographic Society 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TIM FLACH, President of the Association of Photographers of Britain 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LI LIYAN, Minister counsellor for cultural affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Britain STORYLINE: "Beauty Across Borders: China-Britain Photography Competition" was launched in London on Wednesday with an aim to showcase China's landscapes and the richness of its culture, as well as the dynamic exchanges between China and Britain. Jointly organized by the China National Tourist Office in London, Nouvelles d'Europe Britain Edition, and Shangtufang Image Art Studio, the competition also enjoys support from the Cultural Section of the Chinese Embassy in Britain, Britain's Roy

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Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. various of the contestants STORYLINE: The 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition, an annual worldwide Chinese language speaking and performing event, brought pomp and color to Rwanda on Sunday as students from various schools competed for the championship. During the competition, the contestants demonstrated their love, passion, and dedication to learning Chinese language, culture, and art. The event featured a series of captivating programs, including Kung Fu performances, Chinese song performances, drama skits, and speeches. Officiating the event, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun said the Chinese language proficiency competition is an important bridge of communication, connecting China and Rwanda. "Through the event, numerous Rwandan students have earned opportunities to vis

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Australian Fashion Week held in Sydney

STORY: Australian Fashion Week held in Sydney DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ARTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of shows during Australian Fashion Week STORYLINE: The 2023 Australian Fashion Week (AFW) is underway this week at Sydney's Carriageworks, a multi-art cultural precinct with a history of over 100 years. Running from Monday to Friday, this year's AFW features over 40 runway shows, seven panel conversations, and other additional programs, such as makeup masterclass and experience-sharing talks. During the AFW, well-established fashion houses will present their new-season garments, with new-generation designers demonstrating the talent for riding the next fashion tide in their eye-catching debuts. Models, buyers, researchers, casting directors, event organizers, magazine editors, social influencers, and others engaging in the fashion industry also gather at the annual event and exchange ideas about the latest trends. Built between 1880 and 1889, the Carriage

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CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-VOCATIONAL SKILLS-COMPETITION (CN)

(221203) -- NANCHANG, Dec. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Contestants participate in a tea art contest during the first vocational skills competition of Jiangxi, in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 2, 2022. The main contests of the competition, containing 85 programs, kicked off in Nanchang on Friday. (Xinhua/Peng Zhaozhi)

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Paris+ Modern Art Fair held in Paris

STORY: Paris+ Modern Art Fair held in Paris DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Champs-Elysees 2. various of the entrance to the Grand Palais Ephemere 3. various of the Paris+ exhibition 4. various of visitors 5. various of artworks 6. various of artists STORYLINE: Paris+ Modern Art Fair 2022 is held on Oct. 20-23 at the Grand Palais Ephemere in Paris, with nearly 160 galleries participating in this major international contemporary art fair. The Paris+ exhibition is divided into three programs -- the Galeries, the Galeries Emergentes and the Sites. As the main sector of the fair, the Galeries features 140 of the world's leading galleries presenting the highest quality of painting, sculpture, drawings, installation, photography, video, and digital works. The Galeries Emergentes, incorporating 16 solo presentations, focuses on emerging galleries across the globe, while the Sites is dedicated to artistic projects taking place in the heart o

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"Frankfurt Chinafest" opens to promote cultural exchanges

STORY: "Frankfurt Chinafest" opens to promote cultural exchanges DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the "Frankfurt Chinafest" events STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent "On July 1, the second 'China Festival' in Frankfurt, Germany, opened in the center of the city. This year, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany, we once again welcome the China Festival in Frankfurt." The second Frankfurt Chinese art and cultural festival opened Friday in the city center, bringing manifold cultural programs and delicate Chinese food to local people. The festival, also called "Frankfurt Chinafest," is aimed at promoting mutual understanding between cultures and deepening the friendship between China and Germany, according to the organizers. Hundreds of visitors flocked to the three-day f

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GERMANY-FRANKFURT-CHINESE ART AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

(220701) -- FRANKFURT, July 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the opening ceremony of Frankfurt Chinafest in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 1, 2022. The second Frankfurt Chinese art and cultural festival opened here Friday in the city center, bringing manifold cultural programs and delicate Chinese food to local people. (Xinhua/Shan Weiyi)

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Sweden holds 2022 Nordic Gardens fair to usher in spring

STORY: Sweden holds 2022 Nordic Gardens fair to usher in spring DATELINE: April 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nordic Gardens fair STORYLINE: After three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Nordic gardens fair in Stockholm opened its doors to visitors longing for the colors of Spring. Local Swedes visit the four-day show, which kicked off on Thursday, without requirements for either vaccination certificates or face masks, as the country lifted all restrictions against COVID-19 on Friday. For the four days, visitors will be able to take part in gardening shows, buy plants and seeds, and choose garden tools. There will also be knowledge sharing and inspiration in exciting gardening programs. Here, garden art, creative ideas and practical tips, technology and botany meet. Seminars, open lectures and inspirational displays regarding how to make one's gardens more beautiful and fruitful are held daily. This year, about 300 exhibito

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Programs of Kyoto int'l film festival disclosed

Members of the executive committee of the Kyoto International Film and Art Festival 2015 pose for photos at a press conference in Kyoto on Sept. 7, 2015. The committee announced the programs of the festival slated for Oct. 15-18 at the press conference. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo