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Brigitte Bardot's Extraordinary Life: Husbands, Lovers And Suicide Attempts

File : French legend Brigitte Bardot poses with her ex-husband Gunter Sachs the celebration of 'her' double anniversary, the 20 years of her association 'Brigitte Bardot Foundation', which fight for animal rights and her own birthday. The party is held at Marigny Theater in Paris, France on September 28, 2006. Sixties sex bomb Brigitte Bardot has had a life as epic as her fame and with the drama of her films. She had more than 100 lovers, including women. She also tried to kill herself at least four times, the same number of husbands she has had, according to a new book on the French actress, model and chanteuse. Film critic Ginette Vincendeau delves into Bardot's career and life, including her four marriages, her decision to get out elegantly and retire at a young age, and most notably, her unforgettable performances in Le Mepris, Les Femmes, and Les Petroleuses. In addition to stunning photos of Bardot in her iconic roles, Brigitte Bardot: The Life, The Legend, The Movie includes 15 facsimiles of posters an

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Brigitte Bardot's Extraordinary Life: Husbands, Lovers And Suicide Attempts

File : French actress Brigitte Bardot and her husband Bernard D'Ormale during the closing ceremony of the 6th Festival for the TV fiction in Saint-Tropez on September 18, 2004. Sixties sex bomb Brigitte Bardot has had a life as epic as her fame and with the drama of her films. She had more than 100 lovers, including women. She also tried to kill herself at least four times, the same number of husbands she has had, according to a new book on the French actress, model and chanteuse. Film critic Ginette Vincendeau delves into Bardot's career and life, including her four marriages, her decision to get out elegantly and retire at a young age, and most notably, her unforgettable performances in Le Mepris, Les Femmes, and Les Petroleuses. In addition to stunning photos of Bardot in her iconic roles, Brigitte Bardot: The Life, The Legend, The Movie includes 15 facsimiles of posters and other documents. Photo by Giancarlo Gorassini/ABACA.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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Illustration - Reims

FRANCE. MARNE (51) REIMS. WAIDA TEA ROOM (3-5 PLACE D'ERLON). DETAIL OF ONE OF THE FOUR MARQUETRY PIECES INDICATING MEAL AND SNACK TIMES. Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Reims

FRANCE. MARNE (51) REIMS. WAIDA TEA ROOM (3-5 PLACE D'ERLON). BREAKFAST: ONE OF THE FOUR MARQUETERIE PANELS INDICATING MEAL AND SNACK TIMES. Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, Louisiana Prompts Evacuations

An explosion occurred at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, Louisiana on Friday, August 22, prompted mandatory evacuations within a one-mile radius. The blast at the automotive manufacturing facility, which employs around 400 people, caused no reported injuries. Residents reported feeling the ground shake and saw black residue, believed to be oil, falling from the sky.

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China: Nujiang River Rages in Yunnan, Torrents Sweep Through Area

This is the dangerous moment that the Nujiang River turned into a raging torrent, triggering a powerful flash flood after days of relentless rainfall. On May 31, 2025, in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, the video showed the Nujiang River surging with muddy, turbulent water. Fueled by continuous heavy rain and intensified by orographic lift, the river’s water level rose sharply, unleashing a devastating mountain flood. Water tore through the region with alarming force, visibly inundating the riverbanks and sweeping away debris in its path. According to preliminary data, rainfall across the Nujiang River basin exceeded historical averages by more than four times. Along the Dulong River in particular, rainfall over a three-day span surpassed 300 millimeters, with some areas experiencing over 100 millimeters of downpour in just a short period. The severe flooding damaged roads, farmland, and communication infrastructure, effectively cutting off transportation to several villages. The video ended with torrents of floodwater continuing to rush downstream, leaving behind a landscape of destruction.

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UK: Severe Weather Persists Across Country, Travel Chaos Continues

Warnings for snow, ice, and rain are in place across parts of the UK on Monday, January 6, after snow and freezing rain swept across the country over the weekend. Parts of England are being warned of potential flooding due to rain and melting snow caused by milder temperatures. This video was shot in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, by Demi Lewis, who was traveling with her partner Nathan Christopher Kelemen. According to Nathan, they were heading home from Manchester Airport when they were diverted due to the weather. They spun out multiple times, slid backwards down hills twice, and genuinely feared they would be stranded until the snow cleared. Fortunately, they were driving a four-wheel-drive Kia Sportage, which helped them through the tough conditions, though they passed many stranded people along the way. The trip, which should have taken 1 hour and 20 minutes, took almost 4 hours due to the conditions, Nathan added.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mohammed Al-Aqad and his children look at their war-damaged apartment at the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, Syria, June 19, 2024. Al-Aqad was born into a legacy of displacement. His family originally hailed from Khan Younis in Gaza, but like many Palestinians in 1948, they were forced to leave their homeland and sought refuge in Syria. Settling in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, the Al-Aqad family managed to create a semblance of stability throughout the years and owned their own apartment building in Yarmouk. Like in most areas across Syria, the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011 brought chaos and destruction to the Yarmouk Camp. Since 2012, Al-Aqad's family has moved multiple times, seeking safety and stability. Today, Al-Aqad lives with his wife and four children in a cramped, rented house in Jaramana camp. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240621) -- BEIJING, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed Al-Aqad and his children look at their war-damaged apartment at the Yarmouk camp in Damascus, Syria, June 19, 2024. Al-Aqad was born into a legacy of displacement. His family originally hailed from Khan Younis in Gaza, but like many Palestinians in 1948, they were forced to leave their homeland and sought refuge in Syria. Settling in the Yarmouk camp south of Damascus, the Al-Aqad family managed to create a semblance of stability throughout the years and owned their own apartment building in Yarmouk. Like in most areas across Syria, the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011 brought chaos and destruction to the Yarmouk Camp. Since 2012, Al-Aqad's family has moved multiple times, seeking safety and stability. Today, Al-Aqad lives with his wife and four children in a cramped, rented house in Jaramana camp. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple

STORY: Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple SHOOTING DATE: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION:TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangsheng Temple 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Guangsheng Temple 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Guangsheng Temple 6. STANDUP 3 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Guangsheng Temple STORYLINE: In the 1930s, architects Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin came to north China's Shanxi Province four times to investigate ancient architecture. They highly praised the architecture of Guangsheng Temple. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is Guangsheng Temple. In 1933, Zhaocheng Jin Zang (Zhaocheng Jin Tripitaka), a Chinese version of the Buddhist canon dating from the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) was discovered here, becoming a sensation in the academic world and making the name of Guangsheng Temple known thr

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Gazan artist uses painting to encourage children amid Hamas-Israel conflict

STORY: Gazan artist uses painting to encourage children amid Hamas-Israel conflict SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the artist 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HAMOUDA, Artist 3. various of the works 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MENNA HAMOUDA, Artist 5. various of the artist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MENNA HAMOUDA, Artist STORYLINE: Menna Hamouda, a 20-year-old Palestinian artist in the Gaza Strip, is busy painting every day to portray the agony of Gaza and to encourage children amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MENNA HAMOUDA, Artist I am currently a displaced person in one of the shelter schools in Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. I have been displaced four times, and during the last displacement, we passed through what they called a safe corridor where we were subjected to bombing and gunfire. When we arrived here, we were in shock. We don't know how we managed to ge

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Tunisian journalist's impressions of China

STORY: Tunisian journalist's impressions of China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tunisian journalist and views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): WAJIH HAFFOUDHI, Tunisian journalist STORYLINE: A Tunisian journalist, who has visited China several times, described it as "a developed, beautiful, and highly civilized country." SOUNDBITE (Arabic): WAJIH HAFFOUDHI, Tunisian journalist "I had two very important feelings when I visited China for the first time. The first one was that I was very shocked. As some media describe it, China is an advanced, very beautiful, and highly civilized country. I am very concerned about environmental issues. I visited China for the first time in 2012. Frankly speaking, sometimes I saw serious air pollution problem at that time. I have actually been paying attention to the relevant policies and actions of the Chinese government in the past ten years. When I visited China four years

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Despite Hamas-Israel conflict, Palestinians hope to return their normal life in new year 2024

STORY: Despite Hamas-Israel conflict, Palestinians hope to return to normal life in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced Palestinian citizens 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHAIMAA AL-YAZGI, Displaced Palestinian citizen 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED ABU HAMDA, Displaced Palestinian citizen STORYLINE: Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Palestinians in the enclave still hold out the hope of returning to normal life in the new year 2024. Shaimaa al-Yazgi, a 26-year-old mother of four, was forced to move 11 times with her family from one place to another for a narrow escape from death amid the persistent Israeli airstrikes. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SHAIMAA AL-YAZGI, Displaced Palestinian citizen "Our life has been completely changed because of the war. I neither calculate my days nor the months of the war. Every day, we have to wait in long qu

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2023

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the world's top 10 athletes in 2023: 8. Novak Djokovic (Serbia, tennis) Djokovic claimed his 24th Grand Slam title by winning his fourth US Open in 2023, thus surpassing Serena Williams' 23 to become the player with the most major singles championships in the Open era. Having also won the Australian Open and the French Open this year, Djokovic became the first man to win three Grand Slams singles titles in a season four times. The Serbian also won a record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title in the year-end tournament. This file photo taken on June 11, 2023 shows Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrating with his trophy after winning the men's singles final at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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Rural Art Style: Farmer painters thrive in east China village

STORY: Rural Art Style: Farmer painters thrive in east China village SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: WAN'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tianbei Village of Wan'an County, east China's Jiangxi Province 2. STANDUP (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO XIAOQING, Farmer painter 5. various of farmers painting rural life 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO XIAOQING, Farmer painter 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU MINGMING, Farmer painter 8. STANDUP (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "Look at this painting. The painters are farmers, and they depict rural life and farming. I am now in Tianbei Village of Wan'an County, east China's Jiangxi Province. This village has hosted the national farmer painting exhibition for four times. It is also an art creation base for several universities. How do th

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Palestinian death toll surpasses 11,000 in Gaza: ministry

STORY: Palestinian death toll surpasses 11,000 in Gaza: ministry SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Ramallah/Tel Aviv/Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tel Aviv 3. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG HAO, Xinhua correspondent in Cairo STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "The Israeli tanks managed to advance a little deeper into Gaza City in the middle of the strip from the west side at the Coastal Street, trying to reach Al Shifa Hospital, which was attacked by Israeli airstrikes five times in the last 24 hours. They also attacked two other hospitals: Al Rantissi and Al Nasser hospitals, in addition to heavily pounding the surroundings of the Indonesian Hospital, resulting in raising the death toll in Gaza to 11,000. Israeli tanks and military vehicles surrounded the four hospitals only a fe

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Afghan wushu team gears up for Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Afghan wushu team gears up for Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD KHALID HOTAK, Wushu athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): MOHAMMAD KHALID HOTAK, Wushu athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): GULGUL SHAH KHALID, Coach STORYLINE: At a Kabul-based training hall, six Afghan athletes competed in pairs to practice martial arts with limited equipment amid roasting weather, fully prepared for the 19th Asian Games that opens on Sept. 23 in China's Hangzhou. Mohammad Khalid Hotak, 30, is one of the most prominent wushu athletes on the team. He will join the men's Sanda 70 kg competition in Hangzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD KHALID HOTAK, Wushu athlete "Wushu's discipline is a message of peace, intimacy and friendship, and it creates peace and brotherhood. I have competed with champions from China four times. It is a very good experience for me, and it also allows me to understand the skills o

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Normalization of Türkiye-Syria ties in limbo, says expert

STORY: Normalization of Türkiye-Syria ties in limbo, says expert DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a patrol of Turkish and Russian troops in Northern Syria 2. various of the four-way meeting of Türkiye-Syria-Russia-Iran in May 2023 in Moscow 3. various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 4. various of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad 5. various of Turkish Lira 6. various of the militants of YPG in Northern Syria 7. various of Syrian refugees at one of the Türkiye-Syria border gates 8. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): SERKAN DEMIRTAS, Foreign policy analyst, Ankara Bureau Chief Of Hurriyet Daily News STORYLINE: The future of relations between Türkiye and Syria remains uncertain as little progress has been made in normalization talks revolving around Turkish military presence in northern Syria, said experts. Since the end of 2022, Turkish and Syrian officials have met several times to restore ties. Moscow has tried to mediate talks between Damasc

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Chongqing Tour Popular

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists enjoy the night view of Chongqing's two rivers and four banks on a cruise boat in Yuzhong district, southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug. 24, 2023. It is reported that from January to July 2023, the cumulative tourist reception volume was 2,019,000, 2.7 times that of the same period in 2022, and 108.1% that of the same period in 2019.

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Chongqing Tour Popular

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists enjoy the night view of Chongqing's two rivers and four banks on a cruise boat in Yuzhong district, southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug. 24, 2023. It is reported that from January to July 2023, the cumulative tourist reception volume was 2,019,000, 2.7 times that of the same period in 2022, and 108.1% that of the same period in 2019.

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Chongqing Tour Popular

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists enjoy the night view of Chongqing's two rivers and four banks on a cruise boat in Yuzhong district, southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug. 24, 2023. It is reported that from January to July 2023, the cumulative tourist reception volume was 2,019,000, 2.7 times that of the same period in 2022, and 108.1% that of the same period in 2019.

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Chongqing Tour Popular

CHONGQING, CHINA - AUGUST 24, 2023 - Tourists enjoy the night view of Chongqing's two rivers and four banks on a cruise boat in Yuzhong district, southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Aug. 24, 2023. It is reported that from January to July 2023, the cumulative tourist reception volume was 2,019,000, 2.7 times that of the same period in 2022, and 108.1% that of the same period in 2019.

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Delta to expand U.S.-China flights later this year

STORY: Delta to expand U.S.-China flights later this year DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Delta flights STORYLINE: U.S. Delta Air Lines said on Wednesday that it will expand its flight schedule between the United States and China later this year. Beginning Oct. 29, the airline will operate daily flights to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG) from Seattle and three-times-weekly service from Detroit, Delta said in a statement. Next March, Delta will resume four-times-weekly PVG service from its Los Angeles hub, a route last operated in February 2020. "As demand continues to increase and the busy travel season to the Asia-Pacific region commences, the Delta team is ready to welcome even more travelers to the region this winter, providing our award-winning customer service on every journey," said Jeff Moomaw, Delta Asia Pacific vice president. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C. (XHTV)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musician Fang Jinlong talks about traditional Chinese music during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time t

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/M

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma N

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ANCIENT SOUND OF DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during the immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive drama "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" draws inspiration from the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting rich collections of Buddhist artworks, telling a story about a young man pursuing the true meaning of music. The dance, musical instruments, and even melodies the show presents all come from the murals. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actress performs during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"THOUSAND-ARMED THOUSAND-EYED" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The grand musical "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" combines "My Dream," a renowned music and dance show of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, with elements from Dunhuang murals, telling a folk story through dance, music and multimedia display. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)