Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden opens in New Zealand

STORY: Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden opens in New Zealand DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the Ross Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden 2. various of Chinese Consul General in Christchurch He Ying speaking 3. various of Westland Mayor Helen Lash speaking 4. various of President of New Zealand History & Culture Association Steven Wong speaking 5. various of the opening ceremony of the Ross Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden 6. various of the Ross Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden STORYLINE: The Ross Chinese Gold Miners Memorial Garden was officially opened on Saturday on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island to commemorate the contribution of the early Chinese gold miners to the local community. The memorial garden was completed after more than 10 years of preparation and nearly six years of construction. Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand Wang Xiaolong, Chinese Consul General in Christchurch He

Gold medalist Hanyu prepares for exhibition stint

Gold medalist Hanyu prepares for exhibition stint

SOCHI, Russia - Sochi Olympics men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu practices his routine on Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia, in preparation for the Gala Exhibition scheduled for Feb. 22.

Gold medalist Hanyu prepares for exhibition stint

Gold medalist Hanyu prepares for exhibition stint

SOCHI, Russia - Sochi Olympics men's figure skating gold medalist Yuzuru Hanyu smiles during a practice session on Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia, in preparation for the Gala Exhibition scheduled for Feb. 22.

Arakawa, Plushenko practice for exhibition

Arakawa, Plushenko practice for exhibition

TURIN, Italy - Japan's Shizuka Arakawa (R), winner of the gold medal in women's figure skating overnight, waves at audiences as she returns to the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb, 24 with Russia's Evgeni Plushenkoto, the gold medalist in the men's competition, to practice in preparation for an exhibition performance later in the day.

Arakawa, Olushenko practice for exhibition

Arakawa, Olushenko practice for exhibition

TURIN, Italy - Japan's Shizuka Arakawa (R), winner of the gold medal in women's figure skating overnight, waves at audiences as she returns to the Palavela arena in Turin on Feb, 24 with Russia's Evgeni Plushenkoto, the gold medalist in the men's competition, to practice in preparation for an exhibition performance later in the day. (Kyodo)