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Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Experiencing intangible cultural heritages

STORY: Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Experiencing intangible cultural heritages SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys and representatives exploring local intangible cultural heritages 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SASHKO NASEV, Ambassador of North Macedonia to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARCELO SUAREZ SALVIA, Argentine Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTA BETANZOS ROIG, Spanish Ambassador to China STORYLINE: A group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 31 countries and international organizations recently visited southwest China's Sichuan Province. In Chengdu, the capital city, they joined hands-on activities to explore local intangible cultural heritages such as Chengdu dough figurine, Xinjin rope knitting, and Mianzhu woodblock printing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SASHKO NASEV, Ambassador of North Macedonia to China "It's very unique, because it is

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CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-HOLIDAY (CN)

(240214) -- BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl displays a dough figurine co-made with her mother at Shanghai Mass Art Center in Shanghai, east China, Feb. 14, 2024. People across China are enjoying the ongoing Spring Festival holiday in various ways. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng introduces his "Dragon" series of dough sculptures to guests at Chanzhi village in Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - A child plays with a dough sculpture of Xianglong at Chanzhi village in Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng arranges his "dragon" dough figurines in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Part of the "Dragon" series of dough sculptures created by artist Dong Xiupeng is seen at Chanzhi village in Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng tells a story about dragons to a child at Chanzhi village in Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng promotes his "Dragon" series of dough sculptures through a live webcast in Chanzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng arranges his "dragon" dough figurines in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng works on a dough sculpture of a dragon in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dragon Dough Figurines

LAIXI, CHINA - JANUARY 28, 2024 - Artist Dong Xiupeng arranges his "dragon" dough figurines in Chengzhi village, Laixi city, East China's Shandong province, Jan 28, 2024.

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Dough Figurine Dragon Works

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2024 - Dough sculpture artist Sun Yandou and a child knead dough sculpture dragon series in Zoucheng city, Shandong province, China, Jan 14, 2024.

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Dough Figurine Dragon Works

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2024 - Folk dough figurine artist Sun Yandou kneads a dough figurine dragon series with children in Zoucheng city, Shandong province, China, Jan 14, 2024.

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Dough Figurine Dragon Works

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2024 - Folk dough sculpture artist Sun Yandou shows a dough sculpture dragon pendant in Zoucheng city, Shandong province, China, Jan 14, 2024.

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Dough Figurine Dragon Works

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2024 - Two children knead a dough sculpture dragon in Zoucheng city, Shandong province, China, Jan 14, 2024.

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Dough Figurine Dragon Works

ZOUCHENG, CHINA - JANUARY 14, 2024 - Folk dough figurine artist Sun Yandou guides children to make dough figurine dragon series in Zoucheng city, Shandong province, China, January 14, 2024.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE CULTURAL EVENT

(231130) -- AUCKLAND, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant shows a dough figurine of giant panda during the "Cultural China, Splendid Sichuan" event in Auckland, New Zealand, Nov. 29, 2023. Kiwis are amazed by unique cultural events and cuisine from southwest China's Sichuan Province during a tourism promotion event held here on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "Kiwis amazed by culture, cuisine from China's Sichuan Province" (Photo by Zhao Gang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHANDONG-QUFU-NISHAN FORUM ON WORLD CIVILIZATIONS-HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(230926) -- QUFU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An exhibitor introduces a Caozhou dough figurine to visitors at a handicraft exhibition during the Ninth Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 26, 2023. Held from Tuesday to Thursday in the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.), the forum offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts in cultural studies to forge better understanding on enhancing dialogues among different cultures. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230114) -- BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children learn about traditional Chinese art of dough figurine inside the north division of Haidian culture center in Haidian District of Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 14, 2023. The Spring Festival culture season kicked off at the north division of Haidian culture center on Saturday, fulfilling the cultural needs of residents with various activities during the Spring Festival. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)