CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People view models of the Bell and Drum Towers inside the Drum Tower in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilizat

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows a view of the Zhengyangmen Gate arrow tower in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilizat

U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer at Juilliard School STORYLINE: *** Highlights: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, has been awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award of the Orchid Awards for his contribution to cultural exchanges. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, a renowned performing arts conservatory in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award at the inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on Friday. The Orchid Awards honor foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizat