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BULGARIA-SOFIA-CHINA FILM FESTIVAL

(240517) -- SOFIA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mao Yu (2nd R), executive deputy director general of China Film Administration, speaks at the opening ceremony of the China Film Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 17, 2024. At the China Film Festival in Bulgaria, six Chinese films are expected to captivate audiences with their rich themes and diverse genres, exploring topics ranging from love and family to culture, tradition, and history. The Festival, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria, kicked off here on Friday evening in the Cinema House. (Photo by Marian Draganov/Xinhua)

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BULGARIA-SOFIA-CHINA FILM FESTIVAL

(240517) -- SOFIA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at a poster of the China Film Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 17, 2024. At the China Film Festival in Bulgaria, six Chinese films are expected to captivate audiences with their rich themes and diverse genres, exploring topics ranging from love and family to culture, tradition, and history. The Festival, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria, kicked off here on Friday evening in the Cinema House. (Photo by Marian Draganov/Xinhua)

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BULGARIA-SOFIA-CHINA FILM FESTIVAL

(240517) -- SOFIA, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rossen Spasov (2nd R), deputy director of the Bulgarian National Film Archive, speaks at the opening ceremony of the China Film Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, on May 17, 2024. At the China Film Festival in Bulgaria, six Chinese films are expected to captivate audiences with their rich themes and diverse genres, exploring topics ranging from love and family to culture, tradition, and history. The Festival, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bulgaria, kicked off here on Friday evening in the Cinema House. (Photo by Marian Draganov/Xinhua)

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French musical performers hope for more exchanges with China

STORY: French musical performers hope for more exchanges with China SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Xiamen 2. various of the French musical "Don Juan" 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PHILIPPE BERGHELLA, Performer of French musical "Don Juan" 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ANGELO DEL VECCHIO, Performer of French musical "Don Juan" 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): LUC BEAUGRAND, Director of "Don Juan" tour in China STORYLINE: French musical "Don Juan" was staged in China's Xiamen on Thursday. The musical has embarked on a tour of China, which coincides with celebrations for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France this year. The legend of Don Juan originated in Spain and later was introduced to France. Featuring plentiful flamenco dancing performances and songs of various genres, the production has been well-received in many Chinese cities. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): PHILIPPE BERGHELLA, Per

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240403) -- BEIJING, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun prepares for a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades o

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(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun practises at home in Xinghualing District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 26, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of

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(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun reads a book at the Jin Opera art research institute in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. De

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of stag

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 23, 2019 shows Wu Lingyun (4th L, back) and his troupe members posing for a photo with local actors during an international Guan Gong cultural festival in Malaysia. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun studies a play at the Jin Opera art research institute in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance.

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun practises acting moves of Jin Opera at the Temple of Guan Yu in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's repre

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun practises at home in Xinghualing District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 26, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (L) interacts with the audience during a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun prepares for performances at home in Xinghualing District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 26, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (C, front) communicates with pupils at a primary school in Xinghualing District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, June 26, 2023. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's repre

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (C) stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun practises acting moves of Jin Opera at the Temple of Guan Yu in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's repre

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun prepares for a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades o

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (C) and his troupe members take part in an activity in Honglai Township of Nan'an City, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 16, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's repr

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun arranges props at the Jin Opera art research institute in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 6, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance.

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of sta

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This is an undated file photo of Wu Lingyun (1st R) and his wife Wang Chunmei (1st L), his mother Yan Huizhen (2nd L), and his father Wu Zhong. All of them are China's national first-class actors. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, t

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (C) stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-SHANXI-JIN OPERA-INHERITOR (CN)

(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun stages a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance. Decades of sta

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(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun checks the props ahead of a performance in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 2, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representative performance.

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(240402) -- TAIYUAN, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lingyun (R) prepares for a performance at the Temple of Guan Yu in Yingze District of Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Feb. 23, 2024. Jin Opera, originated in the central area of Shanxi Province, is a representative genre of opera in Shanxi. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Wu Lingyun, a representative inheritor of Jin Opera, was born in a family of Jin Opera actors and entered the opera troupe at the age of 12. In 1985, when he was 21, Wu started to play the role of Guan Yu, an ancient general known for his loyalty and bravery in battles and widely revered by the Chinese. In order to play the role well, Wu went through books on the history of Three Kingdoms period (220-280 A.D.) of China, learned from experienced actors and other genres of Chinese operas, and drew inspirations from sculpture, painting, shadow play and other art forms. After years of accumulation, the role of Guan Yu has become Wu Lingyun's representa

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Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse

STORY: Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MATS MALM, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy 2. various of press conference 3. various of books of the laureate 4. various of Swedish Academy STORYLINE: Norwegian author Jon Fosse won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced here on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (English): MATS MALM, Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy "The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 is awarded to the Norwegian author Jon Fosse for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable." Fosse's immense oeuvre, written in Norwegian Nynorsk and spanning a variety of genres, consists of a wealth of plays, novels, poetry collections, essays, children's books and translations, the academy said. Fosse was born in 1959 in Haugesund, Norway. "While he is today one of the most widely performed playwrights in th

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China's film market embraces premium foreign productions

STORY: China's film market embraces premium foreign productions DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: BEIJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cinemas in China STORYLINE: China's eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday began on Friday, and the world's second-largest film market is embracing a busy, lucrative moviegoing season. Premium foreign productions like "Oppenheimer" have gained approval from audiences in China. Since its release on Aug. 30, "Oppenheimer" has raked in nearly 430 million yuan (59.9 million U.S. dollars) in box office revenue as of Sunday. Amid the robust post-pandemic recovery of China's film industry, growing numbers of viewers are flocking to cinemas to see high-quality movies in diverse genres that reflect the rich cultural tapestry of the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(230815) -- GAZA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians watch a movie on a big screen installed on a beach in Gaza City, on Aug. 10, 2023. Excited and thankful for such an initiative to put up a free open-air cinema, dozens of local movie-goers of various ages would gather in front of the big screen after sundown. They would watch different genres of movies while sitting on chairs converted from recycled broken car tires. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Eco-friendly open-air cinema in Gaza brings joy to Palestinians

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(230815) -- GAZA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians watch a movie on a big screen installed on a beach in Gaza City, on Aug. 10, 2023. Excited and thankful for such an initiative to put up a free open-air cinema, dozens of local movie-goers of various ages would gather in front of the big screen after sundown. They would watch different genres of movies while sitting on chairs converted from recycled broken car tires. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Eco-friendly open-air cinema in Gaza brings joy to Palestinians

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(230815) -- GAZA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians watch a movie on a big screen installed on a beach in Gaza City, on Aug. 10, 2023. Excited and thankful for such an initiative to put up a free open-air cinema, dozens of local movie-goers of various ages would gather in front of the big screen after sundown. They would watch different genres of movies while sitting on chairs converted from recycled broken car tires. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Eco-friendly open-air cinema in Gaza brings joy to Palestinians

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(230815) -- GAZA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians watch a movie on a big screen installed on a beach in Gaza City, on Aug. 10, 2023. Excited and thankful for such an initiative to put up a free open-air cinema, dozens of local movie-goers of various ages would gather in front of the big screen after sundown. They would watch different genres of movies while sitting on chairs converted from recycled broken car tires. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Eco-friendly open-air cinema in Gaza brings joy to Palestinians

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MIDEAST-GAZA CITY-OPEN-AIR CINEMA

(230815) -- GAZA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians watch a movie on a big screen installed on a beach in Gaza City, on Aug. 10, 2023. Excited and thankful for such an initiative to put up a free open-air cinema, dozens of local movie-goers of various ages would gather in front of the big screen after sundown. They would watch different genres of movies while sitting on chairs converted from recycled broken car tires. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Eco-friendly open-air cinema in Gaza brings joy to Palestinians

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Hungary's Sziget Festival 2023 kicks off

STORY: Hungary's Sziget Festival 2023 kicks off DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival goers 2. various of the festival STORYLINE: The Sziget Festival, Hungary's much-anticipated summer highlight, kicked off in Budapest on Thursday, promising a week of electrifying performances and cross-cultural celebrations. Between Aug. 10 and Aug. 15, the festival 2023 will host an array of international stars, and artists from 62 countries and regions will perform in various genres across more than 50 program venues. Nearly 200 Hungarian talents will also showcase their creativity. From its inception in 1993, Sziget Festival has grown into a global phenomenon, attracting participants from over a hundred countries and regions. In 2018, the festival reached its zenith with a record-breaking 565,000 attendees in a single week. With a history spanning three decades, the festival has evolved into a magnet for music enthusiasts and adventure se

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iggy Pop performs at Azkena Rock Festival 2023

Singer Iggy Pop during a performance at the Azkena Rock Festival 2023, on June 16, 2023, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country (Spain). Iggy Pop was the singer and frontman of The Stooges, a pioneering band of the late 1960s and early 1970s, highly influential in the development of punk rock. Iggy Pop is considered to have contributed to the creation of new genres within rock, such as punk rock, post-punk and new wave. The Azkena Rock Festival celebrates its XXI edition since its creation in 2002 on June 15, 16 and 17. Photo by Iñaki Berasaluce / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"East Meets West" concert held in Southern California to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

STORY: "East Meets West" concert held in Southern California to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances at concert 2. various of audiences 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): SUSIE SHU, Director of the Sino U.S. Performing Arts Organization STORYLINE: A brand-new concert themed "East Meets West" was held Saturday night in Rosemead, California, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Co-organized by Merano Cultural Performances and Sino U.S. Performing Arts Organization, the event highlighted the achievement of AAPI artists who make invaluable contributions to Southern California's diverse and thriving cultural life. In the concert at Rosemead Auditorium, hundreds of representatives from local Asian American communities and residents enjoyed an amazing journey where a star-studded lineup presented diverse AAPI art genres and styles. Musicians from Californ

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Chinese film exhibition kicks off in Cuba

STORY: Chinese film exhibition kicks off in Cuba DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of attendees 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RAMON SAMADA, President of ICAIC 4. various of Chinese films 5. various of the event STORYLINE: A Chinese film festival was inaugurated Thursday in Havana, Cuba. Four films made between 2014 and 2019 were included in the event, the Chinese Film Showcase. The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) and the Cuban Ministry of Culture have helped organize the event. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): RAMON SAMADA, President of ICAIC "We are pleased to have a film showcase representative of Chinese culture with the exhibition of four films of various genres and themes that bring us closer to the culture and reality of that beloved country." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Havana. (XHTV)

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Japanese-Israel violinist Mei

OITA, Japan - Photo taken July 18, 2013 in Oita City, Oita Prefecture shows Japanese-Israel violinist Mei, who has collaborated with bands in all genres of music from jazz to pop to reach as wide an audience as possible, since returning from Israel to Japan 4 years ago.