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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

People put their hands up and follow the instructions from police to leave the shopping mall after the shooting happened at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

A full gear police officer ask public to leave the shopping mall after the shooting happened at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from San Jose Police Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff hold their guns when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

People put their hands up and follow the instructions from police to leave the shopping mall after the shooting happened at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from San Jose Police Department hold their guns when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

People stand outside the shopping mall after a shooting happened at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Firefighters are in body armor when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Firefighters are in body armor when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from multiple police departments respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

People put their hands up and follow the instructions from police to leave the shopping mall after the shooting happened at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from multiple police departments respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from San Jose Police Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff hold their guns when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Three Injured in Shooting at Valley Fair Mall - California

Police officers from San Jose Police Department and Santa Clara County Sheriff hold their guns when they respond to the shooting at Westfield Valley Fair shopping mall on November 28, 2025 in San Jose, CA. Shoppers are escorted out of Westfield Valley Fair after a Black Friday shooting that injured two people. Multiple law-enforcement agencies including San Jose Police, CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office responded within minutes ordering a shelter-in-place and sweeping the mall for any ongoing threat. Photo by Michael Ho Wai Lee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: 3 Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall 5

Three people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 4

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 3

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 2

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Mid-Missouri Hit by Severe Storms and Possible Tornado, Thousands Lose Power

Severe storms swept through mid-Missouri on Sunday, April 20, prompting tornado warnings and causing widespread damage. A possible tornado in Callaway County injured one person in New Bloomfield. Thousands of customers experienced power outages.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-RURAL WOMEN-GUARANTEED LOANS (CN)

(240801) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken in November 2023 shows Jia Meimei promoting products of her farm at a trade fair in Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Guaranteed loans empower rural women entrepreneurs in northwest China" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-PET FAIR

(240630) -- LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors view snakes at the LA pet fair in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on June 29, 2024. The pet fair is held from June 29 to 30 this year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-PET FAIR

(240630) -- LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor holds lizards at the LA pet fair in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on June 29, 2024. The pet fair is held from June 29 to 30 this year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-PET FAIR

(240630) -- LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors view ornamental fish at the LA pet fair in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on June 29, 2024. The pet fair is held from June 29 to 30 this year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-PET FAIR

(240630) -- LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A child touches a lizard at the LA pet fair in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on June 29, 2024. The pet fair is held from June 29 to 30 this year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-LOS ANGELES-PET FAIR

(240630) -- LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor holds two birds at the LA pet fair in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on June 29, 2024. The pet fair is held from June 29 to 30 this year. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Business people express interest in Chinese wire mesh products at expo in China

STORY: Business people express interest in Chinese wire mesh products at expo in China SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MANISH CHAMPAKLAL KAPADIA, Indian businessman 3. various of the fair STORYLINE: An international wire mesh and intelligent equipment exposition opened Friday in Anping County, north China's Hebei Province, attracting business representatives from various countries for discussions and potential collaborations. The participants spoke highly of Chinese manufacturing and expressed eagerness to import more wire mesh products from China. SOUNDBITE (English): MANISH CHAMPAKLAL KAPADIA, Indian businessman "Chinese product is very good. We try to give you some more good business for this. Chinese products, mesh products are very popular in our country. We try to get some nice products from you." Anping County is home to over 13,000 wire mesh production enterpri

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese economy sustains recovery momentum, makes notable progress in Q1

(240416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers learn about recruiting information at a job fair in Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 19, 2024. (Photo by Yang Shengxian/Xinhua)

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CHINA-NINGXIA-VILLAGE-FRANCE-INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE FAIR (CN)

(240313) -- YINCHUAN, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken in July of 2021 shows the Longwangba Village in Xiji County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Once-impoverished China village shares with world story of green shift" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-NINGXIA-VILLAGE-FRANCE-INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE FAIR (CN)

(240313) -- YINCHUAN, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken in July of 2023 shows a cave-dwelling hotel at the Longwangba Village in Xiji County, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Once-impoverished China village shares with world story of green shift" (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Reform accentuated at "two sessions" to bolster vitality against challenges

(240306) -- BEIJING, March 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Job seekers learn about recruiting information at a job fair in Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 19, 2024. (Photo by Yang Shengxian/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240226) -- BEIJING, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform lion dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Photo by Zhang Tingyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform a comedy show during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform lion dance during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Photo by Zhang Tingyuan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HENAN-XUNXIAN-TEMPLE FAIR (CN)

(240225) -- XUNXIAN, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during a temple fair held in Xunxian County of central China's Henan Province, Feb. 25, 2024. Local residents of Shehuo performing teams participated in a temple fair in Xunxian on Sunday, one day after the Chinese Lantern Festival. Shehuo is a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, featuring performances like dragon dance, lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, drum playing and other folk performances that may vary in different regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Xiang)

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CHINA-LANTERN FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit a fair celebrating the Lantern Festival in Zhuozi County of Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Feb. 23, 2024. People across the country celebrate the Lantern Festival, which fell on Feb. 24 this year, amid a festive and bustling atmosphere. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

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Real Estate Expo in Anyang

ANYANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - People choose apartments at a real estate fair in Hua County, Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2024.

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Real Estate Expo in Anyang

ANYANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - People choose apartments at a real estate fair in Hua County, Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2024.

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Real Estate Expo in Anyang

ANYANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - People choose apartments at a real estate fair in Hua County, Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2024.

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Real Estate Expo in Anyang

ANYANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2024 - People choose apartments at a real estate fair in Hua County, Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Feb 23, 2024.

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows a view of the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs during the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 22, 2024 shows people attending the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-HENAN-BAOFENG-MAJIE QUYI FAIR (CN)

(240222) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl poses for photos at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 22, 2024. Quyi, meaning Chinese folk arts, refers to various narrative and singing forms including ballad singing, comic dialogues, clapper talk and crosstalk, which remain popular among the Chinese people. The Quyi fair in Majie Village has a history of over 700 years. The event is said to originate from a prestigious folk artist in the village, whose many disciples gathered to celebrate his birthday in 1316. The birthday celebration later evolved into a folk art fair, when folk artists from across the country gathered in the village to take part in the event. In 2006, the Majie Quyi Fair was inscribed on the first national intangible cultural heritage list. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)