80-year-old Syrian woman tries to keep traditional silk knotting, dyeing

STORY: 80-year-old Syrian woman tries to keep traditional silk knotting, dyeing DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shamsa Bilal working 2. SOUDNBITE 1 (Arabic): SHAMSA BILAL, Traditional silk crafter 3. various of Samar Nassan working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SAMAR NASSAN, Traditional silk crafter 5. various of Ahmad Dbaik at his shop 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMAD DBAIK, Traditional silk store owner 7. various of Dbaik at his shop STORYLINE: The 80-year-old Shamsa Mohammad Bilal is trying to keep the Syrian traditional art of silk knotting and dyeing alive as long as she stays alive. In the past, people in Hama used to buy silk dresses for their brides and significant others as a form of extravagance and lavishness. However, with the accelerating pace of life and the tough economic situation, this craft has almost died as people started searching for cheaper and more modern options. Bilal has taken part in many training courses to teach

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows a long dining table adorned with foreign wares and centerpiece inside the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign.

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows the grand ballroom on the second floor of the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign.

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 21, 2013, shows the facade of Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign.

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows a long dining table adorned with foreign wares and centerpiece inside the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign. (Kyodo)

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

Proofs of Marcos' excesses survive super typhoon Haiyan

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - Photo taken Nov. 9, 2014, shows the grand ballroom on the second floor of the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City, the Philippines, that was hit hard by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8, 2013. The museum, built by former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos more than three decades ago, shows the extravagance of the Marcoses during their 21-year reign. (Kyodo)

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official vehicles are sealed at the Dayang Town People's Government in Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, Feb 10, 2021. During the Spring Festival, all township streets, government offices and units in Hefei implemented the seal of official vehicles, to prevent private use of official vehicles and extravagance and waste behavior from the source.

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official vehicles are sealed at the Dayang Town People's Government in Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, Feb 10, 2021. During the Spring Festival, all township streets, government offices and units in Hefei implemented the seal of official vehicles, to prevent private use of official vehicles and extravagance and waste behavior from the source.

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official Vehicles Sealed During Spring Festival

Official vehicles are sealed at the Dayang Town People's Government in Luyang District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, Feb 10, 2021. During the Spring Festival, all township streets, government offices and units in Hefei implemented the seal of official vehicles, to prevent private use of official vehicles and extravagance and waste behavior from the source.