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China: Double Rainbow Graces Skies Over Xizhou Ancient Town In Yunnan

On June 15, 2024, the skies above Xizhou Ancient Town in Dali, Yunnan were adorned with a breathtaking sight: two vivid rainbows against a pale blue backdrop. The atmospheric conditions were perfect, casting a kaleidoscope of colors that radiated throughout the clouds, sculpted into various shapes by the light. The enchanting scene, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a comic book, captivated both locals and tourists alike, drawing them into the slow-paced, picturesque setting. This natural spectacle highlighted the timeless beauty of the area, making it a memorable destination for Chinese visitors.

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier works at her studio in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's compa

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier (L) talks with a local resident at a teahouse in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier t

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2022 shows an installation designed by Sophie Poirier for a fireworks show. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's compa

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier walks in Wanzai ancient town in east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's company to develo

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier (L) watches the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poi

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier (L) talks with Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, about a fireworks drama in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 9, 2022. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, gener

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier watches the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sophie Poirier (front) talks with colleagues about the design of a fireworks drama in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tour

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier (L) talks with Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, about a fireworks drama in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, Dec. 9, 2022. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of W

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier walks in Wanzai ancient town in east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's company to develop fireworks dra

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier (L) talks with a local resident at a teahouse in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Z

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier watches the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier (front) talks with colleagues about the design of a fireworks drama in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Po

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier works at her studio in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's company to develop f

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sophie Poirier (L) watches the fireworks drama "Love of Fireworks" in Wanzai ancient town, east China's Jiangxi Province, May 11, 2024. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up

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"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

"Laowai" in China | French artistic director makes Chinese ancient town aglow with fireworks

(240606) -- WANZAI, June 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2022 shows an installation designed by Sophie Poirier for a fireworks show. Sophie Poirier, a French artistic director of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company, has been obsessed with Chinese culture since she was a child. In her childhood, she often fantasized that she was a Chinese princess. In 1991, as a designer of ECA2, a well-known French large-scale event maker, Poirier went to the Beijing Amusement Park and brought her very first dreamlike laser water curtain film to the Chinese audience. She has also designed performances for many well-known tourist destinations. Though Poirier has extensive experience in performance design, she fell in love with the small stage of Wanzai, an ancient town with nearly a 1,400-year history of producing fireworks, following a collaboration invitation of Zeng Ming, general manager of Wanzai Kaleidoscope Culture and Tourism Company. Poirier teamed up with Zeng's company to develop f

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Montpellier garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Kunming garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Meishan garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Chiang Mai garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Zigong garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Panzhihua garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a performance at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Yaan garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a performance at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a performance at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a performance at the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-INT'L HORTICULTURAL EXPO-OPENING (CN)

(240426) -- CHENGDU, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows the Kofu garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday. With a kaleidoscope of horticultural technologies and garden arts from home and abroad showcased during the event, it offers a comprehensive and on-site "101 handbook" for gardening devotees worldwide. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

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Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

MILE, CHINA - APRIL 12, 2024 - Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum in Mile City, Yunnan Province, China, April 12, 2024.

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Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

MILE, CHINA - APRIL 12, 2024 - Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum in Mile City, Yunnan Province, China, April 12, 2024.

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Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

MILE, CHINA - APRIL 12, 2024 - Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum in Mile City, Yunnan Province, China, April 12, 2024.

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Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

MILE, CHINA - APRIL 12, 2024 - Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum in Mile City, Yunnan Province, China, April 12, 2024.

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Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum

MILE, CHINA - APRIL 12, 2024 - Maitreya Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Art Museum in Mile City, Yunnan Province, China, April 12, 2024.

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India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund

STORY: India's annual crafts fair showcases global artistry in Surajkund SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Surajkund International Crafts Mela STORYLINE: The Surajkund International Crafts Mela, an annual extravaganza celebrating the rich diversity of traditional and contemporary crafts, has once again captivated visitors with its vibrant display of art and culture. The 2024 edition of the fair, held from Feb. 2-18 in Surajkund, northern Indian state of Haryana, attracted artisans and visitors from around the world. The fairgrounds have been transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors, with over 1,000 stalls showcasing a wide array of handcrafted items, ranging from textiles and pottery to jewelry and paintings. The fair provides a unique platform for artisans from different corners of the globe to converge, exchange ideas, and promote cross-cultural understanding. Visitors have th

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Spicy Chinese food popular in Myanmar

STORY: Spicy Chinese food popular in Myanmar DATELINE: May 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a restaurant in Yangon's Chinatown 2. various of customers enjoying spicy dishes STORYLINE: Spicy and numbing Chinese dishes are the latest Chinese food craze hitting Myanmar, local restaurant owners said. "Mala" flavor, a famous Chinese sauce or seasoning, is made from Sichuan peppercorn, chili, herbs and spices. A kaleidoscope of "mala" dishes is a growing trend in the commercial city of Yangon and elsewhere in Myanmar, restaurant owners said. "I opened the mala restaurant about eight months ago as I see an increasing number of people consuming mala food," said Nay Yi Win. Nearly 100 customers, mostly non-Chinese people, come and eat mala food at her restaurant in Yangon daily, she said, adding that most of her customers are females. "All the mala restaurants here have consumers," Nan Nwe Oo, owner of Nan Ni mala skewer restaurant in Yangon's Chinat

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Tik Tok booth is seen at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People practice a "Sound Meditation" session at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors view art displays at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tests spatial communication technology at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An environment-friendly hotel setup is on display at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Electric and autonomous trucks are on display at South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 11, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 13, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A presenter gives a speech about Webb Space Telescope at South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 11, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A girl tries on "touchless driving" technology at South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 12, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

U.S.-TEXAS-AUSTIN-SXSW

(230315) -- AUSTIN (U.S.), March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather in front of a holographic display at the Creative Industries Expo of South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, the United States, on March 13, 2023. In a style like a colorful kaleidoscope with patterns changing at every twist, South by Southwest (SXSW), a conglomerate of film, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is held in Austin from March 10 to March 19. (Photo by Bo Lee/Xinhua)

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Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival held in U.S. Texas

STORY: Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival held in U.S. Texas DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kaleidoscope-style interactive festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AILEEN ANDRES, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAROLINE FITH, Participant 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SHELLEY KNAPP, Participant 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID KNAPP, Participant 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): CAROLINE FITH, Participant STORYLINE: South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals, a conglomerate of film screenings, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, is being held in Austin, the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELLE SCHIMMEL, Participant "Well, today's my first day at South by (Southwest), so I feel that there's going to be a lot more to impress me. But thus far, I am really impressed by just the

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