Open days at farms held in France

STORY: Open days at farms held in France DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting farms 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): DAVID CHATAIGNON, Farmer 3. various of people visiting farms STORYLINE: In France, the last weekend of April is the occasion when people can visit several hundred farms across the country and learn about farm work. The "From Farm to Farm" event, created some 30 years ago, aims to inform the public of the modes of agricultural production and strengthen the link between urban and rural areas. Some farmers also consider this event as an opportunity to combat certain prejudices about their profession. SOUNDBITE (French): DAVID CHATAIGNON, Farmer "Not all farmers are putting pesticides and chemical fertilizers on their fields. We don't use chemical fertilizers, dyes, or food preservatives. With the visits, we show people concretely how we work." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris. (XHTV)

Football fans, observers say World Cup eradicates prejudices

STORY: Football fans, observers say World Cup eradicates prejudices DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2022 World Cup 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Persian): ALI MOHAMMADI, Football fan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALIM SHURRAB, Resident in Gaza 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Istanbul-based EkoTurk broadcaster 5. various of 2022 World Cup 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Ekoturk STORYLINE: As the 2022 FIFA World Cup gets underway in Qatar, football fans and observers said the month-long event would contribute to eradicating prejudices among religions, nations and people. SOUNDBITE 1 (Persian): ALI MOHAMMADI, Football fan "Football is alive with its fans. In my opinion, we should put aside the events that have occurred in society, politically and economically. All people should be fans of their national team." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALIM SHURRAB, Resident in Gaza "Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the Qatar

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD CUP-INTERVIEW

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD CUP-INTERVIEW

(221125) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ecem Koc shares her view on the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Xinhua in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Nov. 22, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Football fans in Türkiye say World Cup eradicates prejudices" (Xinhua/Shadati)

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD CUP-INTERVIEW

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-WORLD CUP-INTERVIEW

(221125) -- ISTANBUL, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fatih Ahmetcan Alpcan, a 24-year-old social media manager, shares his view on the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Xinhua in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Nov. 22, 2022. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Football fans in Türkiye say World Cup eradicates prejudices" (Xinhua/Shadati)

Skating helps bridge communication gaps, prevent substance abuse in Namibia

STORY: Skating helps bridge communication gaps, prevent substance abuse in Namibia DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Skate Aid park 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KAGOLA, Skater and volunteer at the skate aid park 3. various of children skating STORYLINE: Skate Aid, a nonprofit international organization in Khomasdal, Katutura, one of the most populated townships in Namibia's capital Windhoek, is teaching skating to children with disabilities. It aims to break communication barriers, support integration, and help local people to overcome their fears of and their prejudices against people with disabilities. The skate park was built in 2018 to empower children through skateboarding while using the sport as a tool to prevent substance abuse in adolescents. The park caters to over 300 children from the Namibia Institute of Special Education and surrounding schools. They skate every day after school. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL KAGOLA, S