Kenya observes World Refugee Day

STORY: Kenya observes World Refugee Day SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities on World Refugee Day 2. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services 3. various of refugees and displaced persons STORYLINE: Kenya observed the World Refugee Day on Thursday. The highlight of the event, which was attended by senior government officials as well as representatives of the UN, humanitarian agencies, and other development partners, was cultural dances, skits, and poem performances by refugees. Edwin Chabari, Kakuma refugee camp manager, said that Kenya observed the day by reaffirming the country's continuous open-door policy towards refugees by committing to implement policies that are compliant with international conventions. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services "Most of those th

Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students STORYLINE: The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday. Sixteen college students from across Iran rivaled in the final race held at Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU). They participated in a speech contest, followed by a talent show with options from skits, singing, and drawing to tongue twisters. The first prize went to Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, a senior at the University of Tehran, and the second prize to Fatemeh Baratian, a sophomore at the University of Tehran. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, ATU's president Abdollah Motamedi, and some professors and students attended the even

Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among Rwandan students DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. various of the contestants STORYLINE: The 22nd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition, an annual worldwide Chinese language speaking and performing event, brought pomp and color to Rwanda on Sunday as students from various schools competed for the championship. During the competition, the contestants demonstrated their love, passion, and dedication to learning Chinese language, culture, and art. The event featured a series of captivating programs, including Kung Fu performances, Chinese song performances, drama skits, and speeches. Officiating the event, Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun said the Chinese language proficiency competition is an important bridge of communication, connecting China and Rwanda. "Through the event, numerous Rwandan students have earned opportunities to vis