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Cozy Home Library With An Abundance Of Books

A home library contains a rich collection of books, creating an intellectual atmosphere. The diverse array of volumes and the organized shelving evoke a sense of comfort and timeless elegance, highlighting personal spaces dedicated to knowledge in San Ferdinando di Puglia, Italy, on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)

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UK: Building Fire Breaks Out In East London, More Than 100 Evacuate

A fire broke out from a residential and commercial building on Freshwater Road in Dagenham, East London Monday, August 26 forcing more than 100 people to evacuate. Two people were taken to hospital, according to reports.

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows exhibits at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students are pictured outside the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a replica of the "Mrs Ples" fossil skull at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a replica of the "Little Foot" fossil skeleton at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a view inside the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a replica of the "Little Foot" fossil skeleton at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students are pictured outside the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a view inside the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students visit the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows exhibits at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor is seen at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa, on June 7, 2024. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-GAUTENG-"CRADLE OF HUMANKIND"

(240608) -- GAUTENG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a replica of the "Mrs Ples" fossil skull at the Maropeng exhibition center, located in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The World Heritage listed Cradle of Humankind caves have produced a rich collection of human ancestor fossils. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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Guimet Museum is gateway to China for Europeans: French museum curator

STORY: Guimet Museum is gateway to China for Europeans: French museum curator SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts 2. SOUNDBITE (French): YANNICK LINTZ, President, Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts STORYLINE: Paris-based Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts is known for its collection of Chinese artifacts. The president of the museum shared her views on the museum's role in advancing cultural exchanges between China and Europe. SOUNDBITE (French): YANNICK LINTZ, President, Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts "We have a rich Chinese collection, and of the 60,000 or so works in the museum as a whole, 20,000 are Chinese objects. So for us, what's important is that visitors coming to the Guimet Museum understand what Chinese art was like during its major periods. And I say to myself, as a museum of civilizations, our museum has a duty to show that history, the real history, is the

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Daily Life In Venice, Italy

Ca’ Rezzonico museum on Grand Canal is seen in Venice, Italy, on January 30th, 2024. Ca' Rezzonico serves as "Museo del Settecento Veneziano," showcasing a rich collection of 18th-century Venetian art, furniture, and decorative items. (Photo by Lorenzo Di Cola/NurPhoto)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve collects raw lacquer in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the mo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve prepares equipment before tapping lacquer trees in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked t

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve climbs a lacquer tree in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the m

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve makes a wood spoon in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 25, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headlamps we

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve collects raw lacquer in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the mo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve tutors villager Zou Changju to distinguish different status of black lacquer liquid in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 20, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely d

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve and his apprentices have lunch at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 25, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the m

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve films the filtering process of black lacquer liquid at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 21, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The den

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (R, front) introduces his artwork during an exhibition in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 27, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headlamps w

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 16, 2023 shows Vincent Cazeneuve and his family enjoying leisure time in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 26, 2023 shows Vincent Cazeneuve in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headla

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 24, 2023 shows the equipment Vincent Cazeneuve used for tapping lacquer trees for the sap in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drai

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve shows his hands after tapping lacquer trees in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The den

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve taps a lacquer tree in the deep mountains of Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moo

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve shows newly collected lacquer to his tutor Yang Tianlun at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Oct. 26, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve interacts with his child in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 15, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonlight, and headl

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (L) tutors his apprentice Zheng Yongping (C) in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Sept. 21, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FRENCH LACQUER ARTIST (CN)

(231103) -- CHONGQING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vincent Cazeneuve (C) tutors his apprentices at his studio in Songbai Village of Chengkou County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 29, 2023. The Qinling-Daba mountain areas of southwest China are rich in lacquer trees. Located deep in the Daba Mountains, Chengkou County in southwest China's Chongqing produces Damu lacquer with strong adhesion and high gloss. Fascinated by lacquer art, French artist Vincent Cazeneuve came to China 15 years ago with the aim of finding the suitable species of lacquer tree to make lacquer artworks. He had visited many places in China, and finally settled down in Chengkou. Affected by the temperature and water content of the lacquer trees, the time for lacquer collection is from March to October every year. Vincent must be fully prepared as contacting with raw lacquer liquids may cause allergies. It will take some time for the sap of lacquer trees to completely drain away. The dense woods blocked the moonli

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Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage

STORY: Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: Nicosia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cyprus University 2. various of the speech by Zhang Jianchun, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China 3. various of the speech by Annita Demetriou, speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament 4. various of the unveiling ceremony and visitors visiting exhibitions STORYLINE: Annita Demetriou, speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament, lauded the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition on Thursday as a testament to China's rich heritage. The exhibition was opened on the sideline of the Nicosia Book Fest, one of Cyprus' largest cultural events organized by the Prometheus Research Institute. Demetriou said that this exhibition showcases China's rich heritage, emphasizing humanity and drawing inspiration from nature. The exhibition displays a colle

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-ANCIENT CHINESE PAINTINGS-EXHIBITION

(231006) -- NICOSIA, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Annita Demetriou (2nd, R, front), speaker of the Cypriot House of Parliament, and Zhang Jianchun (1st, R), vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, visit the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage" (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-ANCIENT CHINESE PAINTINGS-EXHIBITION

(231006) -- NICOSIA, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage" (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

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CYPRUS-NICOSIA-ANCIENT CHINESE PAINTINGS-EXHIBITION

(231006) -- NICOSIA, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings exhibition in Nicosia, Cyprus, Oct. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Exhibition of ancient paintings in Cyprus showcases China's rich heritage" (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)