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Music project Mother presented on Mothers Day in Ivano-Frankivsk

Host of the concert, author of the lyrics Valentyna Donchenko-Butkovska is seen on the stage during the charity musical project Mother presented on Mothers Day and the 363rd anniversary of the founding of Ivano-Frankivsk at the Ivan Franko Academic Drama Theater, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025 (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpel during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Rossy de Palma and Loles León during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, on February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpel during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Rossy de Palma and Loles León during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, on February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpel during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, on February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, on February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, on February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gybsy Premiere - Madrid

Antonio Banderas and Nicole Kimpel during the premiere of the new musical 'Gypsy' at the Teatro Apolo, February 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Gypsy, the fourth musical directed by Antonio Banderas, Gypsy, the story of a showbiz woman obsessed with success, features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and music by Jule Styne. Photo by Francisco Guerra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kenya's night comes alive as Chinese-sponsored concert ignites revelers' spirits

STORY: Kenya's night comes alive as Chinese-sponsored concert ignites revelers' spirits SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:34 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of revelers at the concert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA SARU, Rap artist 3. various of Chinese companies sponsoring the concert 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTHA HURO, Managing director for East Africa at Boomplay 5. various of the concert 6. various of revelers at the concert STORYLINE: A young crowd of revelers filled the giant Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) dome in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Saturday evening to attend the Boomfest, a musical concert sponsored by Boomplay, a popular music streaming platform in Africa. One by one, popular artists joined the well-lit stage of the ASK dome, belting out lyrics that lightened the mood of the audience. Sylvia Saru, a female rap artist who headlined the show had a powerful stage presence, winning the hearts of fans with songs whose me

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CHINA-BEIJING-VISUALLY IMPAIRED-RESTAURANT (CN)

(240119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visually impaired Zhou Haoyu demonstrates the lyrics of Italian songs recorded in Braille, in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 17, 2024. At Xidan in the very heart of Beijing, restaurant Trojan Fairy, is not an ordinary eatery because the diners can find their way to their tables only through the help of an usher, in complete dark. Yang Demin, the pianist and part-time usher of Trojan Fairy, is now a student at the music department of the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Yang, with no sense of the light, can accurately locate the table for diners in the restaurant. Yu Shuang, a former surgeon, founded Trojan Fairy in 2009. Yu, once a short period patient of retinal detachment, though cured, set up the restaurant in order to enable customers to have a brief impression on how the visually impaired people feel everyday. She provides jobs for the disabled with the hope to help them fit into the society. More than 130 visually impaired

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231206) -- BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Panlongshan section (front) and the Wohushan section (rear) of Gubeikou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou section of the Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou sections of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 24, 2023 shows people climbing the Panlongshan section of the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Xia Zilin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform lion dance at a temple fair at the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 28, 2023. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Xia Zilin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 28, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall at sunrise in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a watchtower of the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 24, 2023 shows the Wohushan section of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the Gubeikou Great Wall memorial hall of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2023. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the Gubeikou before the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (file photo, above) and the Gubeikou Town (aerial photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 by Chen Zhonghao, below). Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Foreign tourists climb the Panlongshan section of the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist visits the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2023. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 23, 2023 shows the north entrance of Gubeikou Village of Gubeikou Town in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou anti-Japanese war martyr's cemetery in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a temple fair at the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 28, 2023. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows a watchtower at the Panlongshan section of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 28, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall at sunrise in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Panlongshan section (front) and the Wohushan section (rear) of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Panlongshan section of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Simatai section of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 15, 2023 shows the Gubei Water Town scenic area at the foot of Simatai section of Gubeikou Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 28, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall at sunrise in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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CHINA-BEIJING-GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL (CN)

(231205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 28, 2023 shows the Gubeikou Great Wall at sunrise in Beijing, capital of China. Gubeikou Great Wall is located in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District of Beijing. The defense of the Great Wall is an important part of the early Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In 1933, the Chinese troops fought against Japanese invaders at places including Lengkou, Xifengkou and Gubeikou of the Great Wall. As a part of the national anthem lyrics, the Great Wall is the spiritual symbol of the Chinese nation. The ancient Great Wall has witnessed Chinese people's patriotism, solidarity and strength. (Xinhua/Fei Maohua)

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Northern Ireland choirs perform Chinese songs, promote cultural exchanges

STORY: Northern Ireland choirs perform Chinese songs, promote cultural exchanges DATELINE: April 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of choir members of Belfast-based Ulster University singing Chinese song 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choir Member, Ulster University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choir Member, Ulster University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIGAIL MEDCALF, Choir Member & Pianist, Ulster University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MILENA STECYK, Choir Member, Millburn Primary School 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ELENA GARCIA, Teacher at Millburn Primary School STORYLINE: As a choir member of Belfast-based Ulster University, Chloe Millar loves singing Chinese songs. She is not alone in her interest in the Chinese language and culture. The first time Chloe Millar rehearsed the Chinese song "I Love You, China," she fell in love singing it despite the challenging pronunciation of lyrics. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHLOE MILLAR, Choi

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Lyricist Yu Aku dies at 70

TOKYO, Japan - Lyricist Yu Aku (file photo taken in June, 2005), famous for writing many popular hit songs in the 1970s and 1980s, died of urethral cancer on Aug. 1. He was 70. Aku, whose real name is Hiroyuki Fukada, debuted as a songwriter in 1967 and produced many popular lyrics in various categories from enka (Japanese ballads) to pops.

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Nursery in Nagano unveils school song by singer Matsutoya

TATESHINA, Japan - Staff members of the Tateshina nursery perform a school song, with its music and lyrics written by popular singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya, during a first-day-of-school ceremony on April 2, 2014, in Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Matsutoya, who owns a villa in the town, has taken part in local events such as school festivals.

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Japan pop group member writes school song for alma mater

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Susumu Degawa, principal of Yokohama Yoshida Junior High School, stands by a plate incorporating the lyrics of the Yokohama municipal school's song written by graduate Yuko Hara, a member of the popular Japanese pop rock band Southern All Stars, on March 12, 2014. Hara, who also composed the song, donated the plate in time for the school's graduation ceremony on March 13.

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CD book expected to deepen awareness on Ainu culture

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2012, shows a songbook explaining the meanings and backgrounds of the lyrics of traditional Ainu pieces as well as their vocalism, with accompanying CDs. Photos are also provided enabling readers to visualize how Ainu people dance to the songs.

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Japanese father at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Kazusada Sumiyama (R front), who lost his son Yoichi in the 9/11 terror attacks, attends the Circle Wind Memorial Concert in New York on Sept. 11, 2010. The song ''Mother's Day,'' composed by Sumiyama with lyrics based on a poem by New York resident Patrick Cartier, who also lost his son James in the attacks, was played at the concert.

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Japanese choral groups at 9/11 memorial concert in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese choral groups Men's Glee Club of New York and Cocolo Gospel Choir sing ''Mother's Day,'' composed by a Japanese man who lost his son in the 9/11 attacks with lyrics written by an American father who also lost his son at the World Trade Center, during the Circle Wind Memorial Concert in New York on Sept. 11, 2010.

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Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. President Howard Stringer shows off in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2009, one of 12 new models of the company's Walkman portable digital music player capable of displaying the lyrics of songs downloaded from online music libraries. He said at a news conference that the new Walkman players will help the company beat rivals in Sony's ''home ground'' of Japan and pave the way for Sony to secure a greater share of the global market, currently dominated by iPod music players produced by Apple Inc. of the United States.

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Sony unveils digital music player capable of displaying lyrics

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows one of 12 new models of Sony Corp.'s Walkman portable digital music player capable of displaying the lyrics of songs downloaded from online music libraries which it unveiled on Sept. 16, 2009, in Tokyo. Sony said purchasers of the new Walkman players, which will hit store shelves in Japan on or after Oct. 10, will be able to download songs from both the Mora and iTunes online digital music sites and lyrics from the ''kashipita'' site of SyncPower Corp., a new Sony ally.

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Japanese singer Kobayashi dedicates new song to shrine

NARA, Japan - Top Japanese singer Sachiko Kobayashi displays the lyrics to her new song, which she dedicated to Kasuga Shrine in Nara Prefecture, on June 22. Kobayashi performed the song, based on poems taken from the Manyoshu, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry, while dressed in traditional costume.

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Famed lyricist Ishimoto dies at 85

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in 1998 shows award-winning lyricist Miyuki Ishimoto, a writer of lyrics for iconic hit songs in Japanese popular music for decades, who died of heart failure at a Yokohama hospital May 27. He was 85.