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Rally outside Red Cross headquarters in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross talk to the participants of the peaceful rally to remind the public of POWs and missing persons, as well as civilian hostages, outside the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Kyrylo Chubotin/Ukrinform)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (L) and Santiago Aragón rehearse cross-talk performance in the classroom at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 6, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor i

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (4nd L, 1st row) and Santiago Aragón (1st L, 2nd row) watch a performance in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 3, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-language context. This

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Santiago Aragón gives a lecture in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin Province, Dec. 4, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-language context. This process also enables students to explore variou

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (1st R) talks with students during a class break in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin Province, Dec. 4, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-language context. This process also ena

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (1st R) talks with a student team who is responsible for script writing and video dissemination in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin Province, Dec. 4, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (C, front) and Santiago Aragón (C, back) watch a performance in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 3, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-language context. This process also

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco gives a lecture in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin Province, Dec. 4, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-language context. This process also enables students to explore various

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (L) and Santiago Aragón rehearse cross-talk performance in a classroom at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 6, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor int

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (R) and Santiago Aragón look for books at an academic center of the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 6, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor into Spanish-

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CHINA-TIANJIN-SPANISH EXPATS-CROSS-TALK (CN)

(231207) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Raydis Franco (L) and Santiago Aragón rehearse cross-talk performance in the classroom at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin, Dec. 6, 2023. Raydis Franco from Venezuela and Santiago Aragón from Spain are both Spanish teachers working at the College of Foreign Languages in Nankai University, north China's Tianjin. Attracted by Chinese culture, they started to learn and perform China's cross-talk in Spanish. Franco serves as the dougen, a lead speaker who delivers punch lines and jokes, while Aragón takes the role of penggen, a supportive actor who reacts to the lead speaker's words. Their collaboration originated from the national-level university student innovation and entrepreneurship training program. Under the program, a student team from the Spanish department in Nankai University is responsible for the script writing and video dissemination. While on stage, Franco and Aragón endeavor to adapt Chinese humor i

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Chinese Bridge competition ignites craze for Chinese language in Ghana

STORY: Chinese Bridge competition ignites craze for Chinese language in Ghana DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:16 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of contestants participating the competition 2. various of the performance 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG JIMIN, Confucius Institute at University of Ghana 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANA ABA APPIAH AMFO, Vice chancellor, University of Ghana 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JULIA DUNCAN, Champion of this year's competition STORYLINE: The Chinese Bridge competition in Ghana concluded in Accra Thursday with 12 Ghanaian contestants competing for the championship. During the competition, the contestants not only recounted their love and passion for the Chinese language in their speeches but also put on a variety of talent shows to demonstrate their comprehension of Chinese culture including cross talk and Peking Opera. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WANG JIMIN, Director, Confucius Institute at University of Ghana "Since its launch in 2002, this annua

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230609) -- ACCRA, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs Peking Opera at the Chinese Bridge competition in Accra, Ghana, June 8, 2023. The Chinese Bridge competition in Ghana concluded here Thursday with 12 Ghanaian contestants competing for the championship. During the competition, the contestants not only recounted their love and passion for the Chinese language in their speeches but also put on a variety of talent shows to demonstrate their comprehension of Chinese culture including cross talk and Peking Opera. (Xinhua/Xu Zheng)

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GHANA-ACCRA-CHINESE BRIDGE COMPETITION

(230609) -- ACCRA, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants sing songs at the Chinese Bridge competition in Accra, Ghana, June 8, 2023. The Chinese Bridge competition in Ghana concluded here Thursday with 12 Ghanaian contestants competing for the championship. During the competition, the contestants not only recounted their love and passion for the Chinese language in their speeches but also put on a variety of talent shows to demonstrate their comprehension of Chinese culture including cross talk and Peking Opera. (Xinhua/Xu Zheng)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist puts on makeup at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lanfang, one of China's most outstanding storytelling master, performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist introduces his instruments at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows folk artists performing at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Li An)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Cai Xiangxin)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Lanfang, one of China's most outstanding storytelling master, performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2023 shows the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist performs at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy performances at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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

(230203) -- BAOFENG, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform at the Quyi fair in Majie Village of Baofeng County, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2023. The Majie Quyi Fair resumed its offline events after three years of suspension on Friday, the 13th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar. Folk artists from across the country gathered in Majie village to take part in the fair. The folk art fair in Majie 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. Chinese folk art, or Quyi, has many forms, including ballad singing, story telling and cross talk, etc. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)