Chinese designer Guo Pei's art couture exhibition enchants Auckland

STORY: Chinese designer Guo Pei's art couture exhibition enchants Auckland SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guo Pei's exhibition "Fashion, Art, Fantasy" STORYLINE: As the sun dipped below the Auckland skyline, the Auckland Art Gallery sparkled with the presence of celebrities and dignitaries, who came to celebrate the exquisite symphony of art, fashion and heritage as the Chinese couturier Guo Pei unveiled her exhibition "Fashion, Art, Fantasy." The six-month exhibition starting from Saturday showcases over 60 striking garments from Guo Pei's two-decade-long career, inviting New Zealanders to immerse themselves in the grandeur of her art couture. The opening ceremony commenced with the soul-stirring resonance of Maori Karanga, a ceremonial call of welcome to the artist and her family, followed by traditional blessings and songs. The exclusive exhibition not only displays Guo Pei's repre

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)

Chinese language proficiency competition held in Croatia

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Croatia DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. Croatian students speaking Chinese 3. competitors showing skills STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bridge", a Chinese language proficiency competition, was held at the Confucius Institute of the University of Zagreb on Saturday and Sunday, featuring Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes, and talent shows. Six college students, four middle school students, and 10 primary school students from all over Croatia participated in the annual competition. During the talent shows, the contestants performed Chinese dance, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese songs, flute playing, and Chinese crosstalk. Teresia Brezaric from the University of Zagreb, Dora Soklic from the Sesvete Middle School in Zagreb, and Ema Dujmovic from the Milana Langa Primary School in Samobor won the competition for the respective groups. Qi Jinjin, Chinese

Japanese monks to perform Buddhist music in Poland

Japanese monks to perform Buddhist music in Poland

HASHIMOTO, Japan - A group of young monks living on Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, will give a series of performances of Buddhist music with actress Mari Natsuki in Poland beginning later this month. The Koyasan Shomyo-no-kai (Mt. Koya chanting troupe) members (file photo) will sing six songs with Natsuki performing a solo act during their Polish tour, which will include performances in the capital Warsaw on Oct. 28 and 29 and Kielce on Oct. 31.

Japanese monks to perform Buddhist music in Poland

Japanese monks to perform Buddhist music in Poland

HASHIMOTO, Japan - A group of young monks living on Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, will give a series of performances of Buddhist music with actress Mari Natsuki in Poland beginning later this month. The Koyasan Shomyo-no-kai (Mt. Koya chanting troupe) members (file photo) will sing six songs with Natsuki performing a solo act during their Polish tour, which will include performances in the capital Warsaw on Oct. 28 and 29 and Kielce on Oct. 31.