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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roman Chariot Race During Emerita Lvdica - Spain

First chariot race in the Roman Circus of Merida, on May 22, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. The celebration of this race is a milestone in the programming of Emerita Lvdica, which in its 15th edition seeks to innovate and attract a greater number of visitors, consolidating Merida as a reference in the dissemination and enhancement of its Roman heritage. The initiative, in addition to its cultural and touristic value, stimulates the local economy and strengthens the historical identity of the city. Photo by Jorge Armestar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Divine Granary Complex of the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and

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CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE-LYU ZHOU (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Lyu Zhou is pictured at the Altar of the God of Agriculture in Beijing, capital of China, June 18, 2024. Lyu Zhou is the group leader for text compiling on the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage application team and director of the National Heritage Center of Tsinghua University. Lyu and his team have been dedicated to explicate to the world the unique heritage value of the Beijing Central Axis -- a building ensemble exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital. To his great joy, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis into its world heritage list. The central axis is the backbone of old Beijing, representing the highest achievement in the planning, design and construction of an ancient capital of Eastern civilization. It is 7.8 kilometers long, starting from the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and ending with the Drum Tower an

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Chinese, Kenyan firms ink deal to promote tea value addition, exports

STORY: Chinese, Kenyan firms ink deal to promote tea value addition, exports SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. various of guests enjoying tea 3. SOUNDBITE (English): HENRY NJERU, Managing director of Njeru Industries Ltd. STORYLINE: Zonken Food and Agriculture Ltd., a Chinese firm, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Njeru Industries Ltd., a tea processor based in Meru County in central Kenya, on Saturday to enhance value addition and export of tea to overseas markets. The MoU signing took place on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Nairobi International Cultural Festival, held in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. One of the festival's highlights was showcasing China's rich tea heritage. Henry Njeru, managing director of Njeru Industries Ltd., said the MoU will facilitate the exchange of skills, technologies and expertise required to add value to Kenyan tea destined for ove

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Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia

STORY: Wood carving market in Windhoek boosts creative commerce in Namibia SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PAULINUS NDELETU, Chairperson of the woodcarvers open market committee 3. various of the wood carving market in Windhoek STORYLINE: A bustling open market is revitalizing creative commerce in the Namibian capital of Windhoek as locals turn to the centuries-old tradition of wood carving to make a living. The products crafted include furniture, wildlife sculptures and accessories, known for their high quality and fair pricing. Wood carving holds historical significance in northeastern Namibia, where cultural heritage skills are passed down through generations. From three artists in 1998, the market now hosts 75 skilled artisans, primarily from the Kavango East and West regions. The open market has also spawned a broader value chain, with supplie

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows the pattern of dragon on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view Qin Gong Bo from Baoji Bronze Ware Museum at Fujian Museum in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 12, 2022. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows the pattern of dragon on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows the pattern of dragon on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN)

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows the pattern of dragon on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Li He)

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Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection

STORY: Arab League reiterates importance of Palestinian cultural heritage protection SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general 3. various of meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHANNAD AL-AKLOUK, Permanent representative of Palestine to the Arab League STORYLINE: The Arab League Secretariat General on Monday reiterated the importance of preservation and revitalization of Palestinian cultural heritage during its celebration of the Arab Cultural Heritage Day which falls on February 27. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HAIFA ABU GHAZALEH, Arab League assistant secretary general "The importance of the Palestinian heritage is that it is the identity that distinguishes the people of Palestine. It distinguishes the land as well and gives it the real value as to civilization and thought of the history of nations and their future. Stealing or fals

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Giant Artwork Around Monument in Saudi Arabia - Al Ula

USE LIMITED UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2024 AND RESTRICTED TO THE EVOCATION OF THIS CAMPAIGN, COMPULSORY CREDIT WITH THE NAME OF THE ARTIST - An artwork by US artist David Popa, in Hegra in AlUla desert of Saudi Arabia, taken on January 27, 2024. The art piece which takes the shape of two protective hands, constructed around the Nabatean tomb of Lihyan, Son of Kuza, is the first phase of the “I Care” campaign, launched February 01, 2024, by the Royal Commission for AlUla “to celebrate, protect and promote the rich heritage, diversity and history of Northwest Arabia”. Famous for his sustainable approach and innovative techniques, David Popa’s artwork is symbolic of I Care’s ambition to carefully protect and cherish places of great historic and cultural value – vulnerable sites that resonate deeply with the community and global heritage experts alike. The artwork is constructed using exclusively natural elements, including yellow earth from Europe and red earth from the Middle East, it is one of Popa’s largest to date.

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Making furniture from palm trees

STORY: Making furniture from palm trees SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi craftsmen making furniture from palm trees STORYLINE: The date palm holds significant cultural importance in the lives of Iraqis. Traditional industries that create furniture from date palms, such as chairs, tables, beds, and bird cages, are highly valued in Iraqi craftsmanship. In the heart of Kadhimiya, a neighborhood in Baghdad, lies the old Malhani market where craftsmen can be found hard at work. Abu al-Abbas, the owner of a workshop that specializes in crafting home furniture from palm leaves, shares that he has been in this profession for many years, having inherited it from his parents and grandparents. He continues to manage the workshop to make a living. Abu al-Abbas explains that the majority of their clients are plantation owners, proprietors of heritage cafes, and individuals who value heritage. He says tha

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work on a production line of Huainan beef soup at a food company in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 16, 2024. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a bowl of Huainan beef soup at a restaurant in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows ingredients served with Huainan beef soup at a restaurant in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 16, 2024 shows a bowl of Huainan beef soup at a restaurant in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Diners enjoy their Huainan beef soup at a restaurant in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 16, 2024. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAINAN-BEEF SOUP (CN)

(240119) -- HUAINAN, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A restaurant owner cooks Huainan beef soup at a restaurant in Huainan City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 16, 2024. Huainan beef soup is a renowned historic local cuisine in Huainan City of Anhui Province. To make Huainan beef soup, it involves simmering high-quality beef and beef bones with herbs and seasonings. It's also served with vermicelli, tofu skin, coriander, and other ingredients. In 2017, the making technique of Huainan beef soup was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage of Anhui. In recent years, Huainan City has established an industrial chain centering on Huainan beef soup, which covers restaurants and instant food products. In 2023, the production value of the entire industrial chain of Huainan beef soup has exceeded 30 billion yuan (about 4.2 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)