Baghdad kicks off contemporary sculpture exhibition

STORY: Baghdad kicks off contemporary sculpture exhibition DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contemporary sculpture exhibition 2. various of sculptural works STORYLINE: The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities kicked off Monday the Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad, with the participation of 60 Iraqi sculptors. The exhibition includes 80 sculptural works made of different materials, including bronze, iron, wood, stone, and recycled materials. "The exhibition sheds light on the art of sculpture in Iraq, and the participation of Iraqi creatives in this exhibition constitutes a qualitative leap in the work of the Department of Arts, given the quality of the artworks in the exhibition and their distinguished artistic level," Ali Awaiyd, director general of the ministry's Department of Arts told Xinhua. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Baghdad. (XHTV)

Art exhibition in Namibia highlights environmental protection against plastic pollution

STORY: Art exhibition in Namibia highlights environmental protection against plastic pollution DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LORRAINE GOASES, Head of environmental engineering at the City of Windhoek authority 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAINHOLD HAIKALI, Exhibitor 4. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A manikin adorned by fashionable items, art portraits, bricks, car toys and products recycled from plastic was at the center stage of a visual exhibition embraced by art lovers and residents in Windhoek, Namibia's capital. The exhibition, featuring Solutions to Plastic Pollution, was held to observe World Environment Day, with more than 20 creatives showcasing artworks and innovations made from plastic waste. The exhibition aims to raise awareness on plastic pollution that is negatively impacting the planet and mainly focuses on finding champions and best solutions to plastic pollution, s

World's largest book fair held in Frankfurt

STORY: World's largest book fair held in Frankfurt DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of 74th Frankfurt Book Fair STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent "The 74th Frankfurt Book Fair, the largest of its kind in the world, alongside with numerous stages on the exhibition grounds and more than 2,000 events, opened here on Tuesday evening. The Frankfurt Book Fair is projected to draw around 4,000 exhibitors from 95 countries and regions." The organizers stressed that the world's largest book fair should be a place of discourse and togetherness in times of crisis and instability, said Juergen Boos, president and CEO of the Frankfurt Book Fair, noting that "presence helps against polarization." Spain is this year's guest of honor. Around 200 authors and creatives from Spain are presenting their books at the fair, which ends on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency corre

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

(220903) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An employee poses for photos next to a display of yarns at a yarn shop in downtown Nairobi, Kenya's capital, Aug. 25, 2022. In Kenya, crocheting and knitting are typical needlework undertakings usually done listlessly by women to create dainty doilies and cheap household items such as beanies and baby shawls. However, this century-old practice appears to be staging a comeback with newer spunkier designs. TO GO WITH "Feature: Kenyan creatives revive knitting to expand revenue streams" (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua)

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

(220903) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Felister Nduta (L), a self-taught yarn crochet artist, poses next to a model wearing her yarn crocheted apparel in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2022. In Kenya, crocheting and knitting are typical needlework undertakings usually done listlessly by women to create dainty doilies and cheap household items such as beanies and baby shawls. However, this century-old practice appears to be staging a comeback with newer spunkier designs. TO GO WITH "Feature: Kenyan creatives revive knitting to expand revenue streams" (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua)

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

KENYA-NAIROBI-LIFESTYLE-KNITTING TRADITION

(220903) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Nyawira Mafabi, a local entrepreneur, poses for photos with her African-themed dolls at her home in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 25, 2022. In Kenya, crocheting and knitting are typical needlework undertakings usually done listlessly by women to create dainty doilies and cheap household items such as beanies and baby shawls. However, this century-old practice appears to be staging a comeback with newer spunkier designs. TO GO WITH "Feature: Kenyan creatives revive knitting to expand revenue streams" (Photo by Chrispinus Omar/Xinhua)

Lights of Vivid returns to Australia

STORY: Lights of Vivid returns to Australia DATELINE: June 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lights of Vivid show, illuminations and installations STORYLINE: After being canceled two years in a row due to the pandemic, one of Sydney's most iconic events, Vivid Sydney, once again lights up the city's most famous landmarks. From May 27 to June 18, each night as the sun goes down Sydney is lit up with illuminations, installations and interactive events, bringing together light artists, music makers and a variety of creatives to celebrate the soul of Sydney. New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Tourism Stuart Ayres, who kicked off the 23-day event last week, said after two years of darkness Vivid 2022 would be "bigger, brighter and bolder" than ever. And for the first time in its 12-year history, the event was kicked off with a "First Light" smoking ceremony and indigenous performance, in acknowledgment and celebration of Australia's indige