Confucius Day marked in Budapest with cultural programs

STORY: Confucius Day marked in Budapest with cultural programs DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): ENIKO GAJASZ, Cultural program organizer of ELTE's Confucius InstituteSOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ENIKO GAJASZ, Cultural program organizer of ELTE's Confucius InstituteSOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): MATYAS PETRO, DoctorSOUNDBITE 4 (Hungarian): MATYAS PETRO, Doctor STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at the Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE) of the Hungarian capital celebrated the birthday of Confucius with rich cultural programs on Saturday. About 100 audiences from Hungary and China enjoyed concerts, Kongfu performances and lion dances at the Confucius Day event. The audience also had the chance to try Chinese calligraphy, Chinese paper cut, chopsticks usage, Peking Opera Mask coloring, Chinese chess and learn the basics of China's beloved Jianzi, also known as shuttlecock kicking. Eniko Gajasz, cultural program organizer

Social groups call for peace ahead of NATO's Madrid summit

STORY: Social groups call for peace ahead of NATO's Madrid summit DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WILLY MEYER, Representative of State Platform for Peace, Event organizerSOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NORA GARCIA, Representative of State Platform for Peace STORYLINE: An anti-NATO group composed of various members from around the world concluded its congress in Madrid on Saturday, with a declaration calling for widespread peace. The congress was held days before a NATO summit is to be convened in Madrid. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): WILLY MEYER, Representative of State Platform for Peace, Event organizer "This is a congress for peace that aims to provide an international alternative to the current NATO security system that is leading us to war, which is a systematic breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NORA GARCIA, Representative of State Platform for Peace "We underst

Yemenis participate in cycling event in Sanaa to mark Int'l Olympic Day

STORY: Yemenis participate in cycling event in Sanaa to mark Int'l Olympic Day DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of the cycling eventSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclistSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclist STORYLINE: Dozens of Yemeni cyclists staged a journey around the historic Old Sanaa City on Friday, to mark the International Olympic Day, which is observed annually on June 23. The athletes hope that this event can raise the awareness of sports, solidarity, and peace in the war-torn country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ASSEM SHAARI, Yemeni cyclist "Today, we held a sports activity in the capital Sanaa to mark the International Olympic Day. Despite the difficult conditions that the country is going through, we will not stop sports activities, including cycling." Yemen has been mired in a civil war since late 2014 when the Iran-backed Houthi militia seized control of several northern provinces and forced the

South Africa launches 2022 Youth Month

STORY: South Africa launches 2022 Youth Month DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: SOWETO, South Africa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the eventSOUNDBITE (English): ASANDA LUWACA, Executive Chairperson of NYDA STORYLINE: 2022 Youth Month program was launched last Thursday in Soweto, South Africa. Youth Month is dedicated exclusively to issues affecting the youth of South Africa, including but not limited to unemployment, gender-based violence and femicide and mental health. SOUNDBITE (English): ASANDA LUWACA, Executive Chairperson of National Youth Development Agency "So, as NYDA, we have annual events where we launch youth month. Particularly this month or this year we've commemorated youth might under the theme, you know, promoting sustainable livelihoods and resilience of youth for better tomorrow." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Soweto, South Africa. (XHTV)

Green CPEC to play vital role in Pakistan's efforts against climate change

STORY: Green CPEC to play vital role in Pakistan's efforts against climate change DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of CPEC projectsvarious of the eventSOUNDBITE 1 (English): HINA ASLAM, Head of China Study Center, Sustainable Development Policy InstituteSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD ALI QURESHI, Pakistani energy expert STORYLINE: Pakistani experts have said that as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) further advances, it can play an important role in the country's effort to mitigate climate change impacts. During a two-day event "Green China Pakistan Economic Corridor Alliance" and a workshop to mobilize renewable energy investments for sustainable development held in Islamabad, experts and officials discussed the CPEC and green development in Pakistan. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HINA ASLAM, Head of China Study Center, Sustainable Development Policy Institute "The global community is on the environmental sustainability.

South African man finishes 100th sea crossing from Robben Island to raise funds for animals

STORY: South African man finishes 100th sea crossing from Robben Island to raise funds for animals DATELINE: May 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:23 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of the eventSOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOWARD WARRINGTON, South African extreme sportsmanvarious of Howard Warrington and others swimmingSOUNDBITE 2 (English): HOWARD WARRINGTON, South African extreme sportsman STORYLINE: South African man Howard Warrington on Saturday morning completed his 100th sea crossing from famous Robben Island to the shore in Cape Town, to raise funds for Cape of Good Hope SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), an animal welfare organization. The 57-year-old extreme sportsman, who was accompanied by his wife and skipper Elmarie and eight other swimmers, started an over-7-kilometer swim at 9 a.m. and finished at 11:31 a.m. This made him the fourth person in the world to finish 100-time crossings from Robben Island to Blouberg. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOWARD W

Non-profit organization distributes essential kits to dabbawalas

STORY: Non-profit organization distributes essential kits to dabbawalas DATELINE: March 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the eventSOUNDBITE: A dabbawala STORYLINE: United Way Mumbai, a non-profit organization, on Sunday distributed essential kits to Mumbai's dabbawalas as a part of the COVID-19 response. Known by their white kurta uniform and traditional Gandhi cap, dabbawalas refer to the workers who deliver cooked food to office-goers in Mumbai by picking up the tiffin from their respective homes. With support from HSBC Bank, United Way Mumbai has been distributing 1,270 essential kits weighing 35 kg with various items such as rice, pulses, oil, toiletries, etc., sufficient for a family of five, every month for the last seven months. The NGO has been working with the dabbawalas to provide ration kits amongst other items such as new bicycles for delivering lunch boxes, health insurance, smartphones and tablets for their children to continue their s