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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Damaged University Shelter - Gaza

A displaced Palestinian carries materials at the Islamic University of Gaza, which was damaged by Israeli bombardment, in Gaza City, April 11, 2025. The Islamic University of Gaza, one of the largest universities in the Gaza Strip, now has turned into a shelter for hundreds of Palestinian families. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Automobile paint materials undergo exposure test in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 7, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHANGHAI-OPTICAL DISK-RESEARCHERS (CN)

(240303) -- SHANGHAI, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Researcher Zhao Miao observes experiment materials at a laboratory in the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in east China's Shanghai, Feb. 29, 2024. A three-dimensional nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacity has been developed at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, according to an article published on Feb. 22 in Nature. The research team managed to increase the capacity of optical data storage to the petabit level by extending the planar recording architecture to three dimensions with hundreds of layers, while also breaking the optical diffraction limit barrier of the recorded spots. The minimum spot size and lateral track pitch are 54 nm and 70 nm, respectively. The team developed an optical recording medium based on a photoresist film doped with aggregation-induced emission dye, which can be optically stimulated by femtosecond laser beams. The new tech

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHANGHAI-OPTICAL DISK-RESEARCHERS (CN)

(240303) -- SHANGHAI, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 29, 2024 shows experiment materials in the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in east China's Shanghai. A three-dimensional nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacity has been developed at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, according to an article published on Feb. 22 in Nature. The research team managed to increase the capacity of optical data storage to the petabit level by extending the planar recording architecture to three dimensions with hundreds of layers, while also breaking the optical diffraction limit barrier of the recorded spots. The minimum spot size and lateral track pitch are 54 nm and 70 nm, respectively. The team developed an optical recording medium based on a photoresist film doped with aggregation-induced emission dye, which can be optically stimulated by femtosecond laser beams. The new technology marks the worl

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-SHANGHAI-OPTICAL DISK-RESEARCHERS (CN)

(240303) -- SHANGHAI, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Researcher Zhao Miao observes experiment materials via a microscope at a laboratory in the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in east China's Shanghai, Feb. 29, 2024. A three-dimensional nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacity has been developed at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, according to an article published on Feb. 22 in Nature. The research team managed to increase the capacity of optical data storage to the petabit level by extending the planar recording architecture to three dimensions with hundreds of layers, while also breaking the optical diffraction limit barrier of the recorded spots. The minimum spot size and lateral track pitch are 54 nm and 70 nm, respectively. The team developed an optical recording medium based on a photoresist film doped with aggregation-induced emission dye, which can be optically stimulated by femtosecond laser beam

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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28th Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair underway in Bangladesh

STORY: 28th Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair underway in Bangladesh SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 28th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair STORYLINE: The 28th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair, the largest annual commercial and trade event in Bangladesh, is underway. Hundreds of organizations from Bangladesh and other countries, including China, India, Iran, Pakistan and Singapore, are taking part in the fair. The trade fair will last for a month. As a yearly program of the Bangladeshi government, the event is aimed at showcasing local products to foreign buyers. This year's trade fair features some 330 local and foreign stalls, pavilions and mini pavilions. The participants put on show a wide range of products including machinery, equipment and materials for agriculture and gardening, cosmetics, dairy products and electronic items, among others. Bangladesh's Export Promoti

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a giant pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian tunes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian demonstrates pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian prepares to calcine pottery Xuns at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian prepares to calcine pottery Xuns at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian demonstrates pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian demonstrates pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students practice pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian collects mud on the banks of the Yellow River at dusk in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud and water f

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students practice pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian makes a pottery Xun at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud an

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students practice pottery Xun playing at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on Oct. 31, 2023 shows pottery Xuns exhibited at the Huanghe Cultural Center of Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery X

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian prepares materials before making pottery Xuns at a studio in Huanghe Jiaotong University in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than

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CHINA-HENAN-WUZHI-CULTURE-POTTERY XUN (CN)

(231101) -- WUZHI, Nov. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jian plays a pottery Xun on the banks of the Yellow River in Wuzhi County, central China's Henan Province, Oct. 31, 2023. Xun is a wind instrument played in China for hundreds of years. Wuzhi County of Henan Province, known for its well preserved traditional culture related to the Yellow River, is home to pottery Xuns made exclusively of materials sourced from the Yellow River. Featuring unique shape and sonorous timbre, the pottery Xun is gaining popularity in recent years in Wuzhi County, where dedicated teaching facilities have been established in colleges, with non-profit classes made available to the general public to further promote this fine art. Wang Jian is a native of Wuzhi County and a representative inheritor of pottery Xun art, now inscribed as an intangible cultural heritage. He developed a deep affection for music since his early childhood and has devoted himself to the study of pottery Xun for more than three decades. With mud and water fr

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Rembrandt Days celebrated in Dutch city

STORY: Rembrandt Days celebrated in Dutch city DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: LEIDEN, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: People in the Dutch city of Leiden on Saturday celebrated the Rembrandt Days with performances, tours, workshops, and lectures. Leiden is the birthplace of Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. During the two-day event, the city's historic center has been transformed into a 17th-century atmosphere, complete with hundreds of actors and extras, historical materials, and other props from that time, to celebrate the life and work of Rembrandt. Visitors can explore the city and its rich culture by taking part in various activities. There are guided tours covering major sites associated with Rembrandt's life, including galleries that show off his artworks. Visitors can also take part in workshops and lectures about art history and Rembrandt himself. In addition to exploring Leiden's old town center, visitors can

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CONSTRUCTION-BUILDING MATERIALS-PUBLIC WORKS-TRADE SHOW

(230509) -- ALGIERS, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a trade show of construction, building materials and public works (BATIMATEC 2023) in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2023. BATIMATEC 2023 is held here from May 7 to May 11 with the participation of hundreds of exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CONSTRUCTION-BUILDING MATERIALS-PUBLIC WORKS-TRADE SHOW

(230509) -- ALGIERS, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a trade show of construction, building materials and public works (BATIMATEC 2023) in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2023. BATIMATEC 2023 is held here from May 7 to May 11 with the participation of hundreds of exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CONSTRUCTION-BUILDING MATERIALS-PUBLIC WORKS-TRADE SHOW

(230509) -- ALGIERS, May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a trade show of construction, building materials and public works (BATIMATEC 2023) in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2023. BATIMATEC 2023 is held here from May 7 to May 11 with the participation of hundreds of exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer

STORY: Canton Fair is best place to find new products: Venezuelan buyer DATELINE: April 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Canton Fair 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer STORYLINE: The 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is being held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. This year's fair resumed all on-site activities, attracting a record number of participating companies and hundreds of thousands of purchasers from over 220 countries and regions. A Venezuelan buyer told Xinhua that the fair "is the best place to find new products and new items." SOUNDBITE (English): GISELLE BONET, Venezuelan buyer "I've been living here for the last 10 years. I am doing trading and logistics services for more than 17 countries. I am very glad to be in China because now I see a lot of business going on here. Mostly we do building materials and festival products, and we also do machinery and chemicals

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PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-FIRE-AFTERMATH

(230202) -- QUEZON CITY, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A resident searches for reusable materials amid debris of the charred house after a fire at a slum area in Quezon City, the Philippines, Feb. 2, 2023. Hundreds of families were left homeless after a fire engulfed a slum area in Quezon City Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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Kokugaku scholar Hirata Atsutane featured in national history museum

CHIBA, Japan - A special exhibition to explore the renowned ''kokugaku'' (national learning) scholar Hirata Atsutane has opened at the National Museum of Japanese History, featuring hundreds of materials previously not shown to the public. Photo shows a painting depicting the world of Tengu, or the long-nosed Japanese mountain goblins, based on Atsutane's recollection of the story of a boy who said he had seen the world of Tengu.

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Kokugaku scholar Hirata Atsutane featured in national history mu

CHIBA, Japan - A special exhibition to explore the renowned ''kokugaku'' (national learning) scholar Hirata Atsutane has opened at the National Museum of Japanese History, featuring hundreds of materials previously not shown to the public. Photo shows a painting depicting the world of Tengu, or the long-nosed Japanese mountain goblins, based on Atsutane's recollection of the story of a boy who said he had seen the world of Tengu. (Kyodo)