(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-WU OPERA-PROMOTION (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-WU OPERA-PROMOTION (CN)

(240626) -- JINHUA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist from a local folk troupe of Wu Opera performs on the stage in Zhengdian Village of Lipu Town, Jinhua City, east China's Zhejiang Province on June 25, 2024. Wu Opera, also known as Jinhua Opera, has a history of more than 500 years. It first grew in popularity in Jinhua and its surrounding areas, and was named after Wuzhou, the name of Jinhua in ancient China. Local authorities of Jindong District in Jinhua City has been vigorously exploring effective ways to promote the inheritance and development of the traditional opera. Since March this year, Lipu Town in Jindong District of Jinhua City has been regularly staging Wu Opera performances at local auditoriums at weekends, providing villagers and Wu Opera lovers with immersive experiences to appreciate the opera. So far, more than 40 performances have been staged. Zhengdian Village is a vivid example of promoting rural cultural tourism. Activities such as opera performances and cultu

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-WU OPERA-PROMOTION (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-JINHUA-WU OPERA-PROMOTION (CN)

(240626) -- JINHUA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An artist from a local folk troupe of Wu Opera performs on the stage in Zhengdian Village of Lipu Town, Jinhua City, east China's Zhejiang Province on June 25, 2024. Wu Opera, also known as Jinhua Opera, has a history of more than 500 years. It first grew in popularity in Jinhua and its surrounding areas, and was named after Wuzhou, the name of Jinhua in ancient China. Local authorities of Jindong District in Jinhua City has been vigorously exploring effective ways to promote the inheritance and development of the traditional opera. Since March this year, Lipu Town in Jindong District of Jinhua City has been regularly staging Wu Opera performances at local auditoriums at weekends, providing villagers and Wu Opera lovers with immersive experiences to appreciate the opera. So far, more than 40 performances have been staged. Zhengdian Village is a vivid example of promoting rural cultural tourism. Activities such as opera performances and cultu

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YUHU VILLAGE-LIFE CHANGE (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-LIJIANG-YUHU VILLAGE-LIFE CHANGE (CN)

(240412) -- LIJIANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- He Jielin (L) talks with a tourist wearing costumes of Naxi ethnic group in Yuhu village, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 25, 2024. Living in Yuhu village at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain, He Jielin has witnessed the changes in this ancient Naxi village. From the 1980s to 1990s, He Jielin and his wife could only live off the land. Like other villagers, the couple made a living by cutting wood, picking medicinal materials and digging sand, which resulted in great damages to the forest and the environment. However, people in the village remained poor. In 2004, as the village started to develop tourism, He Jielin began to raise horses and cattle, founded home inns, and gradually, his living condition was improved. In June 2020, He Jielin renovated his old residence, turning it into the village's first museum on Naxi ethnic culture. Tourists were attracted to his museum to experience various activities related with local cultu

Visa-free travel boosts tourism for China, Singapore

STORY: Visa-free travel boosts tourism for China, Singapore SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDMUND ONG, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN WUYI, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FENG SHAOXIANG, Tourist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): EDDIE CHIANG, Assistant Director of Lifestyle and Experience, Resorts World Sentosa STORYLINE: A 30-day visa-free travel between China and Singapore has been welcomed by citizens on both sides. The visa-free policy took effect last Friday, the Chinese New Year's Eve. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDMUND ONG, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore "I think this arrangement has actually simplified the process for Chinese tourists to visit Singapore. And this actually allowed them to make perhaps last-minute travel to Singapore, per se. And I think travel not only brings about travel for individual experiences, but the cultu

Tunisian president meets Russian FM on ties

STORY: Tunisian president meets Russian FM on ties SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied stressed on Thursday his country's willingness to further strengthen the friendly ties and fruitful cooperation with Russia in various areas. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Saied reviewed the historical relations between the two countries, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement. While reiterating his country's firm and unconditional support for the Palestinian people, Saied called on the international community to put an end to the brutal daily attacks targeting the Palestinian people. For his part, Lavrov expressed his country's readiness to further strengthen its close relations with Tunisia in a number of fields, including grains, energy, health, higher education, cultu

ASEAN youths seek to enhance communication between China, ASEAN countries

STORY: ASEAN youths seek to enhance communication between China, ASEAN countries DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GABRIELLA CHENTHESA, Student of Chinese Language School, Huaqiao University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KHIAN ARTGOLD BONSOBRE, Student of Chinese Language School, Huaqiao University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MYAT HNIN WAI, Student at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University 5. various of the venue STORYLINE: The 2023 ASEAN-China (Fujian) Youth Forum was held in China's Fuzhou on Monday as part of the ASEAN-China Week 2023 (ACW2023) activities. Students from various ASEAN countries gathered to exchange their experiences of studying in China and to discuss how youth groups can further promote exchanges between China and ASEAN countries under the Belt and Road Initiative. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GABRIELLA CHENTHESA, Indonesian student, Huaqiao University "We can introduce Indonesian cultu

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-NOMADS-LIFE (CN)

(FOCUS)CHINA-XINJIANG-YUMIN COUNTY-NOMADS-LIFE (CN)

(230711) -- YUMIN, July 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Habudelashen Nusupbek is seen during the trip to the summer pastures in Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 3, 2023. Baht Turlksi, a 53-year-old herder, lives near the majestic Baluke Mountain, which lies in the south of Yumin County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. "Baht" means "happiness", this name carries the purest expectation of parents for a better life of the next generation. With the hard working of the family during the decades and the support from the government, the good wishes have already become reality. Kazak herders move between the winter pastures, spring-autumn pastures and summer pastures throughout the year. For many nomadic families in the autonomous region, the country's modernization drive has brought continuous benefits to their daily lives. In recent years, the Chinese government has launched projects to build permanent settlements for herders, where medical, educational and cultu

Young curator from China's Taiwan popularizes traditional Yun brocade in mainland

STORY: Young curator from China's Taiwan popularizes traditional Yun brocade in mainland DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 2. various of Yun brocade 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum STORYLINE: Yunjin, or Yun brocade, with a history of over 1,600 years, is famous for its exquisite craft, elegant patterns and smooth texture. Jian Mingwei from China's Taiwan is now the curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum in east China's Jiangsu Province. Since 2020, he has been popularizing Yun brocade. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIAN MINGWEI, Curator of Nanjing Yun Brocade Museum "I came to the Chinese mainland in 2008. I have been interested in reading history books since I was a child, so I am particularly fond of Chinese cultu

Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: An event to introduce customs about Chinese New Year was held at the Oriental Knowledge Bookstore in Tunisia on Friday. The event is part of the 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books in Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores, which is being held in 85 physical bookstores in 27 countries and regions. Most of the participants were students majoring in Chinese from the Higher Language Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunisia. Through short video clips, prize-winning quizzes, writing Chinese "Fu" character, paper-cutting and other activities, the event allowed Tunisian students to experience the culture of the Chinese New Year. Elhaj Ahmed Khaled, the person in charge of the bookstore, said that he will cooperate with Chinese institutions and continue to work hard to promote Chinese cultu

Jilin celebrates Chinese New Year with ice and snow activities

STORY: Jilin celebrates Chinese New Year with ice and snow activities DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of residents in Jilin celebrating Chinese New Year 2. various of the 26th Changchun Ice and Snow Grand World 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN LIRONG, Intangible cultural heritage inheritor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU YUE, Citizen 5. various of the 26th Changchun Ice and Snow Grand World STORYLINE: Northeast China's Jilin Province is famous for its rich ice and snow resources. As the Spring Festival approaches, residents in Jilin are celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year with ice and snow-themed activities. The 26th Changchun Ice and Snow Grand World, which is being held in the capital of Jilin, is an attraction for both locals and tourists alike. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN LIRONG, Intangible cultural heritage inheritor "These celebrating activities showcase both the culture of popular folklore and promote the snow and ice cultu

Lebanon allows 10-day free entry to cultural attractions, museums

STORY: Lebanon allows 10-day free entry to cultural attractions, museums DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:55 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking in the National Museum of Beirut 2. various of visitors and statues at the museum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AYMAN JOMAA, Lebanese citizen 4. various of visitors and monuments at the museum 5. various of people standing outside Beiteddine Palace 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALIA HARISS, Lebanese citizen 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MANAR ABDALLAH, Lebanese citizen 8. various of visitors and monument STORYLINE: Lebanon's cultural ministry announced earlier this month that visits to archaeological sites and museums in Lebanon will be free from May 18 to 27, in an attempt to encourage cultural activities in the country amid the current tough economic circumstances. "Lebanese visitors will be exempt from entrance fees to archaeological sites, the National Museum, museums and the Beiteddine Palace from May 18 to 27," said Cultu