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The Chronology Of Water Premiere - LA

Musical artist Paris Hurley, Maggie McLean and Jen Dunlap arrive at the Los Angeles Premiere Of The Forge's 'The Chronology Of Water' held at 2220 Arts + Archives on January 8, 2026 in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Netflix FYSEE LA - Monsters Lyle And Erik Menendez Story - LA

Musical composer Julia Newman arrives at the Netflix FYSEE LA - 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' ATAS (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Screening And Panel held at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on May 20, 2025 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netflix FYSEE LA - Monsters Lyle And Erik Menendez Story - LA

Musical composer Julia Newman arrives at the Netflix FYSEE LA - 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' ATAS (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Screening And Panel held at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on May 20, 2025 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netflix FYSEE LA - Monsters Lyle And Erik Menendez Story - LA

Musical composer Julia Newman arrives at the Netflix FYSEE LA - 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' ATAS (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Screening And Panel held at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on May 20, 2025 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Netflix FYSEE LA - Monsters Lyle And Erik Menendez Story - LA

Musical composer Julia Newman arrives at the Netflix FYSEE LA - 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' ATAS (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Screening And Panel held at the Silver Screen Theater at the Pacific Design Center on May 20, 2025 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition held in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT JEPHTE, Winner of the competition 3. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cameroonian college students was held at the Confucius Institute of the University of Yaounde II on Sunday in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. Besides Chinese speeches, 13 college students from various cities of Cameroon also showcased their understanding of Chinese culture through talent shows, such as dances, martial arts, traditional Chinese musical instruments performances, etc. Tah Abono Brillant Jephte won the champion of the college students segment with his great performance during the competition. He will go to China to compete in the global finals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAH ABONO BRILLANT

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11th Int'l Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts held in Cairo

STORY: 11th Int'l Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts held in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts is being held in Cairo, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which kicked off on Sunday and runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. The festival's events will be held in various venues in Cairo, including the Northern Wall Theater, the Cairo Opera House, the Sinnari House in Sayyida Zainab neighborhood, and Prince Taz Palace. During the opening ceremony at the Northern Wall Theater in old Cairo, Intisar Abdel-Fattah, president and founder of the festival, held an artistic workshop in the presence of all pa

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-CAIRO-DRUMS AND TRADITIONAL ARTS-FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240527) -- CAIRO, May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening of the 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts in Cairo, Egypt, on May 26, 2024. Egypt's 11th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts kicked off here on Sunday night, attracting participants from 30 countries and regions. Under the slogan of "Drums for Peace Dialogue," the festival, which runs through June 1, calls on artistic groups from many countries to share their musical vision, encourage cultural dialogue and embrace peace and inclusiveness worldwide. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria

STORY: Cultural fusion shines at Chinese Language Day celebration in Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES SULE, Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AISHA ADAMU AUGIE, Director-general of the Center for African Arts and Civilization, Nigeria STORYLINE: The vibrant fusion of Chinese and Nigerian cultures illuminated the China Cultural Center in Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, as government officials, students and cultural enthusiasts gathered to commemorate the 2024 United Nations Chinese Language Day. The event featured musical performances and dances by both Chinese and Nigerian artists, showcasing the beauty and diversity of their respective traditions and symbolizing the deepening ties between China and Nigeria through cultural exchange. James Sule, permanent sec

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Colorful celebrations held to mark Bengali New Year in Dhaka

STORY: Colorful celebrations held to mark Bengali New Year in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mega colourful procession in Dhaka STORYLINE: Hundreds of thousands of people in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, participated on Sunday in a colorful procession featuring evocative masks, floats and motifs of Bangladeshi culture. The procession greeted Pohela Boishakh, the first day of the New Year, with renewed hope and good spirits. Celebrants rang in Bengali New Year 1431 with a combination of traditional and modern ritual practices. People in traditional costumes joined the procession called Mangal Shobhajatra, which kicked off at Dhaka University. It followed a curtain-raising, musical soiree that ended at dawn in Ramna park. Students of Dhaka University's Institute of Fine Arts coordinated the procession to welcome the Bengali New Year. The soiree was sponsored by Chhayanaut, a leading cul

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A traditional musical show is staged during the Market for African Performing Arts of Abidjan, a cultural event in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 13, 2024. The event is held from April 13 to 20 in Abidjan. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ART-AFRICA-PERFORMING

(240414) -- ABIDJAN, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A traditional musical show is staged during the Market for African Performing Arts of Abidjan, a cultural event in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, April 13, 2024. The event is held from April 13 to 20 in Abidjan. (Photo by Laurent Idibouo/Xinhua)

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Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Spring Festival

STORY: Romania hosts cultural event to celebrate Spring Festival SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Bucharest 2. various of performances STORYLINE: A Spring Festival event was held on Tuesday evening at an opera hall in Bucharest. Diplomats, scholars, public figures, and representatives from the Romanian government gathered to enjoy a performance featuring Romanian musical pieces performed by the orchestra of the Romanian National Opera. The event also included traditional Chinese compositions, martial arts exhibitions, and marionette shows presented by the Quanzhou Folk Song and Dance Inheritance Center and Quanzhou Intangible Heritage Protection Center. The event, co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Romania, and organized by the China Cultural Center in Bucharest and Romania-China House, concluded with a spectacular firework display

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SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-SPRING FESTIVAL-GALA PERFORMANCE

(240128) -- CAPE TOWN, Jan. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese artist plays Chinese musical instrument Erhu in Cape Town, South Africa, Jan. 27, 2024. A captivating gala performance presented by a Chinese arts troupe wowed the audience on Saturday evening in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. TO GO WITH "Chinese arts troupe enchants Cape Town with Spring Festival gala performance" (Photo by Fred Barker/Xinhua)

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3rd China-New Zealand Arts Festival kicks off

STORY: 3rd China-New Zealand Arts Festival kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 3rd China-New Zealand Arts Festival STORYLINE: The third China-New Zealand Arts Festival kicked off in New Zealand's capital Wellington on Thursday night, with a music concert held successfully as a centerpiece of the event. Played by Chinese and New Zealand artists together, the concert -- the China National Symphony Orchestra Forbidden City String Quartet with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Guests Concert -- featured programs of Chinese and Western musical works, such as "The Butterfly Lovers," "Death and the Maiden," and "Piano Quintet in A Major." The musicians also presented "Whakatipua for String Quartet," created by a New Zealand composer, and "Me and My Country" by a Chinese composer, which won warm applause from the audience. Jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, Ch

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Chinese Culture and Technology Day held in Bulgaria

STORY: Chinese Culture and Technology Day held in Bulgaria SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Culture and Technology Day" event STORYLINE: An activity titled "Chinese Culture and Technology Day" was held in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Saturday. The six-hour-long event was organized by the Confucius Institute in Sofia. The audience enjoyed performances of traditional Chinese musical instruments, Chinese songs and dances, and Chinese martial arts. Meanwhile, Chinese traditional crafts such as paper cutting and Chinese knots have also attracted the interest of many people. Outside the hall, in the school yard, China-made cars were on display. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia. (XHTV)

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A69 Protest - Toulouse

A militant with a T-shirt, 35th hestejada de las arts, Uzeste Musical. A69 rally, No suspension? No call for calm! For an immediate halt to work on the A69 freeway, gatherings in Toulouse and Paris, and in front of town halls all over France. After months of struggle, weeks of hunger strike for 15 people, massive mobilization of citizens, trade unions and scientists, Clement Beaune and Carole Delga are giving in only crumbs and stubbornly refusing to accept the direction of history. France, Toulouse October 13, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier / AbacaPress.com.

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CHINA-GUANGXI-NANNING-INDONESIAN TEACHER-GAMELAN (CN)

(231013) -- NANNING, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randy Geovani Putra wipes a musical instrument at Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 12, 2023. Randy Geovani Putra, 36, hails from Bandung, Indonesia. He came to Guangxi to study for a master's degree in 2015. Upon graduation in 2018, he became a teacher of the Gamelan (an Indonesian orchestra composed mainly of tuned percussion instruments) art at Guangxi Arts University, and also served as the principal of the university's Gamelan. In his teaching, Randy tries to combine Gamelan with traditional Chinese music performances, and his works have been highly appreciated by students and audiences. Thanks to his promotion, more and more students at the university fell in love with Gamelan. "Music knows no boundary. I hope more Chinese people could appreciate the beauty of Gamelan, making it a bridge for cultural exchange between China and my homeland," Randy said. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDS

(231009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yi, professor at the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Zhou Long, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Zhou Juan, a student of musical arts from University of Missouri-Kansas City, Jindong Cai, artistic director of the sixth season of the China Now Music Festival, Chen Bing, professor in the Conducting Department at the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) and Liu Xiaojing, pipa virtuoso from the Central Conservatory of Music (from L to R) bow at Jazz at Lincoln Center's in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2023. The sixth season of the China Now Music Festival culminated in a grand finale on Sunday in a spellbinding concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, paying homage to three generations of composers bridging the United States and China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-ARIZONA-PHOENIX-INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY-CELEBRATIONS

(231005) -- PHOENIX (U.S.), Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Indigenous artists play traditional musical instruments at the launch party of Indigenous People's Day celebrations at the Phoenix Art Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, the United States, on Oct. 4, 2023. Indigenous people from Phoenix and surrounding areas in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona showcased their dance performances, traditional customs, arts and food culture at the Phoenix Art Museum Wednesday night, as the Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations kicked off. (Photo by Xuguang Sui/Xinhua)

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BELARUS-VITEBSK-SLAVIANSKI BAZAAR

(230715) -- VITEBSK, July 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform musical instruments during the 32nd International Festival of Arts "Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk, Belarus, July 14, 2023. (Photo by Henadz Zhinkov/Xinhua)

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A STUDY IN SOUND

A STUDY IN SOUND,handmade pipe organ, portatif organ, pipe organ building, children, school, model building club, handmade musical instrument, musical instrument building, arts and crafts, crafts, gas burner, Dr. Tanaka, Tsukasa Tanaka=Date:1994, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN

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HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument

STORY: HK entrepreneur promotes Chinese culture through traditional musical instrument DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guzheng 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Hong Kong entrepreneur aims to promote Chinese culture through research, design, manufacturing, and sales of Guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument. Metric Mok established his own company after graduating with a Master's degree in Guzheng from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): METRIC MOK, Chairman of the board, Hong Kong Zheng Art Co., Ltd. "The Guzheng, with a history of over 2,000 years, holds a significant place in Chinese traditional music as a well-established national instrument. The long history, including many different dynasties, has given rise to a rich repertoire of musical compositions. Why could the Guzheng be thriving today? Its remarkable devel

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12th ASEAN Para Games concludes in Cambodia

STORY: 12th ASEAN Para Games concludes in Cambodia DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Morodok Techo National Stadium and spectators 2. musical performance 3. martial arts performance 4. parade of ASEAN para-athletes 5. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen speaking 6. extinguishing the Games flames 7. fireworks display STORYLINE: The 12th ASEAN Para Games came to an end on Friday in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, with Indonesia topping the medal table. Held at the 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium, the closing ceremony featured a musical show, a Kun Bokator martial arts performance, a parade of para-athletes, speeches, and the extinguishment of the Games flame with a fireworks display. Speaking at the ceremony, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said it was another pride for Cambodia to host the regional Para Games successfully and that the one-week Games truly showcased the spirit of friendship

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World-renowned orchestra performs classical masterpieces in China's Tianjin

STORY: World-renowned orchestra performs classical masterpieces in China's Tianjin DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ARTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the orchestra performing STORYLINE: The first edition of Tianjin Music Festival is underway in north China's Tianjin, which sees a series of high-level musical performances and cultural activities. On Thursday, the world-renowned Vienna Symphony Orchestra came to Tianjin Grand Theatre and gave performances of classical pieces written by Beethoven, Mozart and other famous composers for the audience. Founded in 1900, the orchestra is one of Austria's highest-level representatives of classical music. The festival will last until July. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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SEA Games concludes in Cambodia with Vietnam topping medal table

STORY: SEA Games concludes in Cambodia with Vietnam topping medal table DATELINE: May 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the closing ceremony of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: The 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games came to an end here on Wednesday night, with Vietnam topping the final medal table. With the motto of "Sport: Live in Peace", the closing ceremony, held at the 60,000-seat Morodok Techo National Stadium, featured musical performances, a Kun Bokator martial arts performance, a parade of athletes, speeches, and the extinguishment of the Games' fire with a fireworks display. Cambodia handed over the SEA Games Federation flag to Thailand, the host of the 33rd edition in 2025. "This success is part of the spirit of solidarity, understanding, friendship and integration in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)," said Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen. The Prime Minister also expressed his thanks to

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Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries

STORY: Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University "My Chinese name is Wang Zichen. I come from Tajikistan. I came to China in 2019. I've been living here for four years. I'm studying Chinese language at the School of International Education, Ningxia University. I had wanted to come to China since I was a child. After graduating from high school, I came here to study the Chinese language and culture. Our school sometimes organizes activities for international students to communicate with Chinese students on our campus. There are also some classes teaching Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument), martial arts, and calligraphy, which help us better understand Chinese culture. In recent years, the relationship b

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Valery Gergiev conducts Mariinsky Orchestra on Beijing stage

STORY: Valery Gergiev conducts Mariinsky Orchestra on Beijing stage DATELINE: March 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performance 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VALERY GERGIEV, Russian conductor 3. various of performance STORYLINE: The Mariinsky Orchestra, one of the oldest orchestras in Russia, performed at the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing with Valery Gergiev from Monday to Wednesday. Over the three-day performance, the Russian musical ensemble brought three different art shows. It was an important performance for the resumption of music exchanges between the national theaters of China and Russia, after three and a half years of parting. SOUNDBITE (English): VALERY GERGIEV, Russian conductor "I was very honored to come with Mariinsky for the grand opening of NCPA. Not surprisingly, our cultural ties and our cultural exchange will only strengthen and grow. I am personally very happy to come back to see my friends. I have many frie

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Zimbabwe welcomes Year of the Rabbit in style

STORY: Zimbabwe welcomes Year of the Rabbit in style DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MONICA MUTSVANGWA, Zimbabwe's Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Minister STORYLINE: Zimbabweans and Chinese nationals in the country welcomed the Lunar New Year with a bang Friday night at a gala that brought together diverse cultures to celebrate the most important season on the Chinese calendar. Scores of people from all age groups thronged the Seven Arts Theater in Harare to witness mesmerizing performances including music, dance, martial arts, fashion displays, poem, and acrobatics from local and Chinese performers. Some Zimbabwean performers, including the Confucius Institute musical group, used the opportunity to showcase their Chinese language skills through songs. Organized by the China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center, a non-governmental organization dedicated to the advancement of China-Zimbabwe cult

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Austria awards Ozawa with Cross of Honor for Science and Art

VIENNA, Austria - Seiji Ozawa (R), musical director of the Vienna State Opera, is awarded the Cross of Honor for Science and Art First Class, Austria's highest honor to individuals contributing to arts and culture, by the Austrian government Dec. 2. President Thomas Klestil (L) gave Ozawa the award at the Vienna palace.

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

(220902) -- AUCKLAND, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Soprano Christina Ellison performs the New Zealand traditional Maori song Pokarekara Ana during the "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept. 1, 2022. The "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall on Thursday night impressed the New Zealand audience with classic Chinese musical works. The concert is part of "Image China", a cultural exchange initiative presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group, which aims to introduce traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences worldwide. TO GO WITH "Concert held in New Zealand featuring Chinese cultural elements" (Photo by David Soh/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

(220902) -- AUCKLAND, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists answer the curtain call after the "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept. 1, 2022. The "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall on Thursday night impressed the New Zealand audience with classic Chinese musical works. The concert is part of "Image China", a cultural exchange initiative presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group, which aims to introduce traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences worldwide. TO GO WITH "Concert held in New Zealand featuring Chinese cultural elements" (Photo by David Soh/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

(220902) -- AUCKLAND, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 1, 2022 shows the "East Meets West" orchestral concert at Auckland Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand. The "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall on Thursday night impressed the New Zealand audience with classic Chinese musical works. The concert is part of "Image China", a cultural exchange initiative presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group, which aims to introduce traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences worldwide. TO GO WITH "Concert held in New Zealand featuring Chinese cultural elements" (Photo by David Soh/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

(220902) -- AUCKLAND, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 1, 2022 shows the "East Meets West" orchestral concert at Auckland Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand. The "East Meets West" orchestral concert held at Auckland Town Hall on Thursday night impressed the New Zealand audience with classic Chinese musical works. The concert is part of "Image China", a cultural exchange initiative presented by China Arts and Entertainment Group, which aims to introduce traditional and contemporary Chinese performing arts to audiences worldwide. TO GO WITH "Concert held in New Zealand featuring Chinese cultural elements" (Photo by David Soh/Xinhua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL-LANG LANG

(220809) -- LJUBLJANA, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pianist Lang Lang gives a piano performance during the 70th Ljubljana Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Aug. 8, 2022. Chinese pianist Lang Lang appeared at Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, bringing the 70th Ljubljana Festival to a climax on Monday night. The Ljubljana Festival, one of the oldest international arts festivals, presents ballet and opera performances, musical theatre, chamber music and symphonic concerts, master classes, workshops for children and youth. From June 21 to Sept. 8, the festival will host more than 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries and attract more than 60,000 spectators. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL-LANG LANG

(220809) -- LJUBLJANA, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People watch an orchestra performance during the 70th Ljubljana Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Aug. 8, 2022. Chinese pianist Lang Lang appeared at Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, bringing the 70th Ljubljana Festival to a climax on Monday night. The Ljubljana Festival, one of the oldest international arts festivals, presents ballet and opera performances, musical theatre, chamber music and symphonic concerts, master classes, workshops for children and youth. From June 21 to Sept. 8, the festival will host more than 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries and attract more than 60,000 spectators. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL-LANG LANG

(220809) -- LJUBLJANA, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pianist Lang Lang gives a piano performance during the 70th Ljubljana Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Aug. 8, 2022. Chinese pianist Lang Lang appeared at Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, bringing the 70th Ljubljana Festival to a climax on Monday night. The Ljubljana Festival, one of the oldest international arts festivals, presents ballet and opera performances, musical theatre, chamber music and symphonic concerts, master classes, workshops for children and youth. From June 21 to Sept. 8, the festival will host more than 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries and attract more than 60,000 spectators. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL-LANG LANG

(220809) -- LJUBLJANA, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pianist Lang Lang gives a piano performance during the 70th Ljubljana Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Aug. 8, 2022. Chinese pianist Lang Lang appeared at Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, bringing the 70th Ljubljana Festival to a climax on Monday night. The Ljubljana Festival, one of the oldest international arts festivals, presents ballet and opera performances, musical theatre, chamber music and symphonic concerts, master classes, workshops for children and youth. From June 21 to Sept. 8, the festival will host more than 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries and attract more than 60,000 spectators. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)

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SLOVENIA-LJUBLJANA-LJUBLJANA FESTIVAL-LANG LANG

(220809) -- LJUBLJANA, Aug. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese pianist Lang Lang gives a piano performance during the 70th Ljubljana Festival in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Aug. 8, 2022. Chinese pianist Lang Lang appeared at Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, bringing the 70th Ljubljana Festival to a climax on Monday night. The Ljubljana Festival, one of the oldest international arts festivals, presents ballet and opera performances, musical theatre, chamber music and symphonic concerts, master classes, workshops for children and youth. From June 21 to Sept. 8, the festival will host more than 4,000 artists from more than 40 countries and attract more than 60,000 spectators. (Photo by Zeljko Stevanic/Xinhua)