Experiencing vibes of Hong Kong's unique Bun Festival

STORY: Experiencing vibes of Hong Kong's unique Bun Festival SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people lining up at Central Ferry Pier 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLISON, Visitor from New Zealand 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD, Visitor from New Zealand 5. STANDUP 2 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of celebrations of the Bun Festival in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 8. STANDUP 4 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 9. various of the "piu sik" parade 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Indonesian visitor 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Indonesian visitor 12. various of the "piu sik" parade STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now on a ferry boat. Today, a large number of visitors are flocking to a small island south of Hong Kong to join one of the most colo

Fireworks show held in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya to promote tourism

STORY: Fireworks show held in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya to promote tourism SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: PATTAYA, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks show in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya STORYLINE: With tens of thousands of tourists and local residents gathering on the beach and enjoying the festive vibes, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky in Pattaya on Friday. Located in Thailand's Chonburi province, about 150 kilometers from Bangkok, Pattaya is well known for its beach resort and vibrant atmosphere. As one of the most anticipated events, the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is held at the end of November every year, setting the stage for an exciting year-end season. This year's festival was held from Friday to Saturday at Pattaya Beach, with five pyrotechnic shows from Malaysia, Singapore, Serbia, China, and the Philippines on display. The five rounds of stunning fireworks incorporated wit

Chinese performance shines at Edinburgh Festival Carnival

STORY: Chinese performance shines at Edinburgh Festival Carnival DATELINE: July 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: EDINBURGH, UK CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Edinburgh Festival Carnival 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the performance at the Edinburgh Festival Carnival 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CINTHIA MEDRADO, Local resident 5. various of the performance at the Edinburgh Festival Carnival 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACK HOCKING, Dragon dance performer 7. various of the performance at the Edinburgh Festival Carnival STORYLINE: More than 800 performers from around the world, including about 280 from China, enlivened the city of Edinburgh in the UK with color, sound and movement as the annual Edinburgh Festival Carnival kicked off on Sunday. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "The Edinburgh Festival Carnival is once again creating festive vibes and unforgettable memories here in the center of Scotland's capital on Sunday, as hundreds