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Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia

STORY: Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The third edition of the "Tell China's Stories" contest for students from Mongolia's general educational schools was held in Ulan Bator on Friday. The contest, co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia and the Chinese Proficiency Test Center in Mongolia, aims to promote cultural exchanges between China and Mongolia, according to the organizers. Students from several schools across Mongolia participated in the contest with 31 works. Erdenetsog Enkhmend, a Grade 11 student from the Khishig school based in Ulan Bator, won first place with his performance of the Chinese story "Three heroes fight against Lyu Bu." All participants of the contest were awarded certificates and prizes based on their performances. Xinhua News Agen

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Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest

STORY: Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:35 LOCATION: PORT ARANSAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of seagulls flying at Texas SandFest 2. various of people taking photos with the large sand sculpture themed 2024 Texas SandFest 3. various of sculptors and sculptures 4. various of a 10-minute quick carving competition STORYLINE: With lots of sand, wind, sun and fun, the three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on April 21 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is family-oriented with various activities including on-site sand castle lessons for children aged between 6 and 12, as well as daily 10-minute quick care competitions. The event is the largest beach sand sculpture competition In the United States, according to the organizers, who divide the competitors into three types: master sculptors, semi-pro sculptors and amateurs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Port Aransas, U.S. (XHTV)

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A69 Motorway Protest - Saix

Group of three young people with placards, Sens Interdit, If we need squirrels, we need acorns. Demonstration against the A69 motorway. The mobilization called - Ramdam sur le macadam - brought together - more than 9,500 people -, according to the organizers. France, Saix on October 21, 2023.Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier /ABACAPRESS.COM

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6th Kenya In'l Industrial Expo kicks off

STORY: 6th Kenya In'l Industrial Expo kicks off DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:10 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GAO WEI, Managing director of Afripeak Expo Kenya 3. various of the expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEVIN OKWARO, Visitor 5. various of the expo STORYLINE: The sixth Kenya International Industrial Expo (KIIE) kicked off Thursday in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, and is set to play a role in boosting the country's industrial technology. According to Afripeak Expo Kenya, one of the organizers, the three-day event will have a total of 200 Chinese exhibitors who are engaged in general machinery, construction machinery, hardware and tools, solar and green energy products, auto parts, chemical products, and medical equipment. Gao Wei, the managing director of Afripeak Expo Kenya, said that over 5,000 business professionals and investors are expected to visit the expo that focuses on upgrading Kenya's industrial sector to

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest For Permanent Resident Status - Toronto

Migrants, Undocumented people, supporters and activists march in Toronto, ON, Canada, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Organizers estimate over three thousand people attend the march to call for permanent resident status with an aim to end discrimination and exploitative workplace practices. Photo by Chris Young/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asia's largest cat-themed exhibition kicks off in Hong Kong

STORY: Asia's largest cat-themed exhibition kicks off in Hong Kong DATELINE: Aug. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: Hong Kong Cat Expo 2023 opens at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, expecting 150,000 attendees to the three-day event. Supported by the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau's 1.4-billion-Hong Kong dollar "Incentive Scheme for Recurrent Exhibitions," the expo has become Asia's largest cat-themed exhibition. This year's expo brings together over 130 exhibitors, showcasing a variety of cat-themed products and artworks. The public can bring their pet cats to participate in a number of activities in the exhibition area. Event organizers' data shows that the Hong Kong pet market is huge, with over 100,000 cat-raising households. The spending on cat care continues to grow with an estimated industry scale of 1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from H

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National Book Festival opens in Mongolia

STORY: National Book Festival opens in Mongolia DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book festival STORYLINE: Mongolia's 33rd National Book Festival, with the theme "Let's Read More," kicked off on Friday to encourage reading and develop a public appreciation for literature. The three-day festival is held at the central square in Ulan Bator, and will be celebrated throughout Mongolia. Cultural events will be organized, including exhibitions of rare books, photo exhibitions and meetings of writers and readers. More than 500 book publishers and authors have set up pavilions in the square to display their works, according to the organizers. The festival, which takes place twice a year, is the largest book event in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

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Kishida, Biden meet ahead of G7 gathering in Hiroshima amid protests, tightened security

STORY: Kishida, Biden meet ahead of G7 gathering in Hiroshima amid protests, tightened security DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:12 LOCATION: HIROSHIMA, Japan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Japan-U.S. talks 2. various of the protest 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): RYO MIYAHARA, Head of a Hiroshima citizens' group and one of the protests' organizers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): AKAMINE CHIAKI, College student from Okinawa STORYLINE: Japanese and U.S. top leaders on Thursday met in Hiroshima prior to the larger gathering of Group of Seven (G7) nations, overshadowed by protests and a tense atmosphere. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who holds the G7's rotating presidency and will host a three-day G7 summit which starts Friday, held talks with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday evening in the western Japanese city. Hiroshima, devastated by U.S. atomic bombings in 1945, has seen intense demonstrations decrying the bloc days before the summit, while police officers from all over the natio

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China inaugurates biggest pavilion at Panama trade fairs

STORY: China inaugurates biggest pavilion at Panama trade fairs DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:53 LOCATION: Panama City CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trade fairs 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): WEI QIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Panama STORYLINE: Panama wrapped up its top three trade fairs Thursday in Panama City, each highlighting Latin America's potential to attract investment, the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (CCIAP) said. The three-day expositions -- Expocomer, Expo Logistica and Expo Turismo Internacional -- were inaugurated at the Panama Convention Center. According to the organizers, China owns the largest pavilion this year, with 186 exhibition stands. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): WEI QIANG, Chinese Ambassador to Panama "This year is all about strengthening our cooperation with the rest of the international community. Panama is a very important partner in that sense. So, all of us can make an effort and work as a team to achieve good, robust, and hopefully an accelerated econ

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Royal Wedding Fair held in Lebanon

STORY: Royal Wedding Fair held in Lebanon DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wedding fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FADI SEMAAN, Co-organizer of the wedding fair 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AMIN MEKHAIBER, Owner of Raneen STORYLINE: Couples and industry experts have flocked to the Royal Wedding Fair at the Forum de Beyrouth to witness the latest trends in the wedding industry. From Thursday to Sunday, hundreds of booths present services ranging from event planning to wedding dress designing and others. Fadi Semaan, one of the fair's organizers, told Xinhua that people are enthusiastic about attending such events. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FADI SEMAAN, Co-organizer of the wedding fair "There are more than 220 booths and a wonderful presence. People are enthusiastic and excited to see such a fair after three years of a tough economic situation." The Royal Wedding Fair has given service providers a chance to promote and sell their services direc

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Annual Muslim congregation begins in Bangladesh after 2 years of COVID-19 hiatus

STORY: Annual Muslim congregation begins in Bangladesh after 2 years of COVID-19 hiatus DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Muslim congregation in Bangladesh STORYLINE: The annual Muslim congregation Bishwa Ijtema started Friday in Tongi on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka with religious sermons for hundreds of thousands of devotees from home and abroad after two years of the COVID-19 hiatus. This year's edition of the Bishwa Ijtema, or the World Congregation, began with the general sermons of Pakistani Islamic scholar Maulana Ziaul Haque after the morning prayers. The grand prayer of the three-day congregation will be held on Sunday, seeking divine blessings and the welfare of all mankind. Local and foreign clerics have been speaking in Bangla, Urdu and other languages during the event. The organizers have put up loudspeakers several kilometers away from the venue so that a large number of devotees could join the grand prayer.

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Annual snow festival begins in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists flock to a huge snow statue in Odori Park in Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido, on Feb. 5 as the annual snow festival starts for a weeklong run. A total of 290 ice and snow statues are displayed at three sites in the city. Organizers expect more than 2 million people from across Japan and abroad to visit the festival.

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Annual snow festival begins in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists flock to a huge snow statue in Odori Park in Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido, on Feb. 5 as the annual snow festival starts for a weeklong run. A total of 290 ice and snow statues are displayed at three sites in the city. Organizers expect more than 2 million people from across Japan and abroad to visit the festival.

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H.K. "Occupy Central" leaders call off campaign

HONG KONG, China - (From L) Chan Kin-man, a scholar, Benny Tai, a law professor, and Rev. Chu Yiu-ming hold a press conference in Hong Kong on Dec. 2, 2014. The three organizers of a pro-democracy civil disobedience movement said they will surrender to police and call off the occupation campaign that has lasted for 66 days but has yet to achieve any major objective.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival begins for 6-day-run

AOMORI, Japan - Large lantern floats depicting human figures parade through the streets in Aomori, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 2, 2014, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival. The largest float called Nebuta is about nine meters wide, about five meters tall, and weighs about four tons. According to organizers, the festival attracts as many as three million people every year.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival begins for 6-day-run

AOMORI, Japan - Dancers called "haneto" dance around a large lantern float as the annual Aomori Nebuta Festival begins for a 6-day run in Aomori, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 2, 2014. According to organizers, the festival attracts as many as three million people every year.

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Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - A shopgirl holds a flowerpot for visitors as the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) begins in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 400,000 visitors will come to the market where 100,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

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Snow festival begins in Sapporo despite snow shortage, rain

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists visit the Odori Park in central Sapporo to view snow and ice sculptures on Feb. 6, the opening day of the seven-day Sapporo Snow Festival. The organizers expect more than 2 million people to visit the three festival sites in the Hokkaido capital through Feb. 12.

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Snow festival begins in Sapporo despite snow shortage, rain

SAPPORO, Japan - Tourists visit the Odori Park in central Sapporo to view snow and ice sculptures on Feb. 6, the opening day of the seven-day Sapporo Snow Festival. The organizers expect more than 2 million people to visit the three festival sites in the Hokkaido capital through Feb. 12.

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Gays, lesbians parade in Tokyo after three-year hiatus

TOKYO, Japan - Gays, lesbians and their friends stage a ''gay pride parade'' in Tokyo's Harajuku district after a three-year hiatus on Aug. 13. The parade had been held a few times since 1994, but a ''heavy logistical burden'' forced the organizers to suspend the event after 2002.

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Annual peace march begins in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A three-day peace march begins in Okinawa Prefecture on May 13 to mark the 33rd anniversary on May 15 of the U.S. reversion of the prefecture to Japan in 1972. In the 28th march sponsored by the Okinawa Heiwa Undou Center, a local peace group, a total of 10,000 people will walk around U.S. military bases and World War II battle sites to call for peace, organizers said.

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Japanese man sets off on 3-day swim to S. Korea

YAMAGATA, Japan - Ken Ikarashi (in file photo), a 50-year-old employee of Tsuruoka city in Yamagata Prefecture, set off early July 20 from the Tsushima Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture to try to reach the South Korean port of Pusan in three days. If all goes well and the weather is good, Ikarashi should reach Pusan on July 22, organizers said.

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Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - Shopgirls check the flowerpots before the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) opens in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 600,000 visitors will come to the market where 120,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot with morning glories of four different colors carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

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Olympic organizers seek apology in alleged gun-pointing

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japan Olympic Committee Chairman Tsunekazu Takeda (L) and Japan cross country ski team coach Kazunari Sasaki speak at a press conference in the Main Media Center Feb. 20 after a newspaper reported police on Feb. 18 saw three members of the Japan delegation point a biathlon rifle out of a window at a Heber City hotel. The Salt Lake City Olympic organizing committee reportedly wants an apology.

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Yokohama child confab sees active youth participation

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Organizers of an international conference on combating the child sex trade are joined by three children (seated to the right) at a news conference at the end of the four-day session in Yokohama on Dec. 20.

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Mascots announced for 2002 World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese and South Korean organizers for the 2002 World Cup on Dec. 1 simultaneously announce in Tokyo and Seoul the official mascots for soccer's premier event -- three computer-generated, three-dimensional creatures. Soccer's world governing body FIFA hopes the trio will become the popular face of the tournament in 2002. A short animation reel depicts the three as endeavoring to create a special atmosphere for the World Cup finals.

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Morning glory fair gets under way

TOKYO, Japan - An unidentified vendor hawks pots of morning glories to her customers July 6 as the annual Morning Glory Fair opens at Iriya in downtown Tokyo. Fair organizers expect the three-day event to draw about 600,000 visitors.

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Sapporo kicks off snow festival

Tourists pose in front of snow sculptures as the Sapporo Snow Festival, the 50th in annual series, opens Friday Feb. 5. A total of 330 large and small sculptures are on display at three separate sites in the Hokkaido capital. Organizers expect over 2 million spectators to attend the event scheduled to run through Feb. 11.

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Half marathon held in Libya's Tripoli

STORY: Half marathon held in Libya's Tripoli DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon race 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ISMAEL MOHAMED, Participant 3. various of the participants STORYLINE: The Libyan capital of Tripoli on Saturday held the fifth annual marathon under the slogan "competing for peace" with more than 1,500 participants. The marathon was 21 km, approximately half the distance of a standard race, and took about three hours to finish. Participants from Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, Türkiye, the Philippines and Japan took part in the marathon, along with 70 observers and judges, said Abdul-Hamed Shbet, head of the Organizing Committee. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): ISMAEL MOHAMED, Participant "I would like to thank the organizers and everyone who participated in. It was a great marathon and people from different nationalities participated. There was a great competition and it went very well. I hope that the future is even be

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New York's Thanksgiving Day parade draws big crowds

STORY: New York's Thanksgiving Day parade draws big crowds DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thanksgiving Day parade in New York STORYLINE: The yearly Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City attracted big crowds along its 2.5-mile route on Thursday. It's estimated that three million people watched the parade in person, higher than the 2.5 million of viewers last year, according to a report by CNN citing organizers of the event. Mild winter weather and street closures along the route make spectators easier to show up. The debut of balloonicles of Striker, the U.S. Soccer Star, new giants of pup Bluey, Greg Heffley from book series Diary of A Wimpy Kid, dinosaurs DINO and Baby DINO, one-eyed Stuart the Minion as well as five new floats added novelty to the ritual. The parade had the participation of almost 8,000 volunteers, 1,200 cheerleaders, 700 clowns, 12 marching bands, ten performance groups and a number of musical star

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Chinese automakers showcase NEVs at Paris Motor Show

STORY: Chinese automakers showcase NEVs at Paris Motor Show DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 2. various of French president Emmanuel Macron at Paris Motor Show 3. various of Chinese brands at Paris Motor Show STORYLINE: New energy vehicles (NEVs) are in the spotlight at the 89th Paris Motor Show which kicked off on Monday in Paris. Nearly 100 enterprises are exhibiting their latest products, including some Chinese car manufacturers. Chinese automaker BYD is showcasing three of its latest NEVs, pledging to offer better charging services to European car owners. GWM has brought several of its new energy vehicles to the show. The company plans to unveil more than 50 NEV products by 2025. Seres, a Dongfeng brand, plans to set up dozens of sales outlets in France by the end of this year, hoping for selling 1,500 vehicles in 2023. This year, the one-week expo has a smaller scale. Organizers estimate that the n

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226 detained in Türkiye over illegal border crossing attempt

STORY: 226 detained in Türkiye over illegal border crossing attempt DATELINE: July 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: LAW/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fishing boat carrying migrants (courtesy: Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: At least 226 illegal migrants and three organizers were detained in Türkiye's western city of Canakkale while attempting to illegally cross the sea border in the Aegean Sea, the Haberturk daily reported on Tuesday. A fishing ship sailing on a suspicious route towards Italy was intercepted by two Coast Guard boats, revealing a human smuggling scheme, it said. Organizers were arrested with charges of human trafficking, and 226 migrants were transferred to a "processing center" pending legal procession or deportation, it added. Amid the soaring costs of living and a deteriorating global economy, many cross illegally into Türkiye either with hopes of establishing a new life or reaching Europe. Turkish law enforcement is on a campaign to com

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China holds int'l travel fair after one-year hiatus

STORY: China holds int'l travel fair after one-year hiatus DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the fairvarious of activitiesSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU XIAOYUN, Official in charge of creative products development at National Museum of ChinaSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU CHUNSHAN, Official of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism STORYLINE: The 2022 China International Travel Mart (CITM) kicked off Friday in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, after a hiatus of one year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Exhibitors from 71 countries and regions are attending the event online or offline, and officials from embassies and consulates of 31 countries have also joined the expo, according to the organizers. The three-day travel fair, with an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters, features various exhibition zones comprising seven themes such as culture and museums, overseas tourism and Yunnan touri

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"Frankfurt Chinafest" opens to promote cultural exchanges

STORY: "Frankfurt Chinafest" opens to promote cultural exchanges DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the "Frankfurt Chinafest" events STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SHAN WEIYI, Xinhua correspondent "On July 1, the second 'China Festival' in Frankfurt, Germany, opened in the center of the city. This year, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Germany, we once again welcome the China Festival in Frankfurt." The second Frankfurt Chinese art and cultural festival opened Friday in the city center, bringing manifold cultural programs and delicate Chinese food to local people. The festival, also called "Frankfurt Chinafest," is aimed at promoting mutual understanding between cultures and deepening the friendship between China and Germany, according to the organizers. Hundreds of visitors flocked to the three-day f

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Tunisian youth volunteers clean up rubbish on beach

STORY: Tunisian youth volunteers clean up rubbish on beach DATELINE: May 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of Tunisian youth volunteers cleaning up rubbish on a beach in the capital Tunis STORYLINE: In response to the initiative of 17 Mediterranean countries, Tunisian youth volunteers carried out litter-cleaning activities on major beaches in the country from May 13 to 15. The event was led and organized by the Tunisian National Institute of Marine Science and Technology. A total of 93 organizations and a large number of young volunteers participated in the event. Volunteers collected waste plastics, glass bottles, iron and waste paper on the beaches, and sorted them for recycling. The organizers said they have organized such activities for three consecutive years, which will raise public awareness of ocean protection. Tunisia, located on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, has more than 1,300 kilometers of coastline. There are many tourist attracti

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Saint Patrick's Day parade held in Irish capital Dublin

STORY: Saint Patrick's Day parade held in Irish capital Dublin DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Dublin CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: A grand parade was held in the Irish capital Dublin on Thursday to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, Ireland's national day which falls on March 17 every year. For years, the parade has been an indispensable and perhaps the most exciting part of the celebrations in Dublin on Saint Patrick's Day. However, it has been suspended along with other public celebrations since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. As Ireland has now scrapped nearly all the COVID-19 restrictions, the parade has returned back to the city for the first time in three years. An estimated 400,000 people participated in Thursday's celebrations in Dublin, organizers told local media. The theme of this year's festival is "Connections," they said, adding that they intend to strengthen connections between people which have been seriousl

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Yokohama child confab sees active youth participation

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Organizers of an international conference on combating the child sex trade are joined by three children (seated to the right) at a news conference at the end of the four-day session in Yokohama on Dec. 20.

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Annual peace march begins in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - A three-day peace march begins in Okinawa Prefecture on May 13 to mark the 33rd anniversary on May 15 of the U.S. reversion of the prefecture to Japan in 1972. In the 28th march sponsored by the Okinawa Heiwa Undou Center, a local peace group, a total of 10,000 people will walk around U.S. military bases and World War II battle sites to call for peace, organizers said. (Kyodo)

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Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - Shopgirls check the flowerpots before the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) opens in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 600,000 visitors will come to the market where 120,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot with morning glories of four different colors carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

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Morning Glory Market starts in Tokyo

The annual Morning Glory Market opens in Tokyo on July 6, 2016, with around 100,000 pots of flowers to be displayed and sold. The organizers expect more than 300,000 people to visit during the three-day festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Morning Glory Market starts in Tokyo

The annual Morning Glory Market opens in Tokyo on July 6, 2016, with around 100,000 pots of flowers to be displayed and sold. The organizers expect more than 300,000 people to visit during the three-day festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Morning Glory Market starts in Tokyo

The annual Morning Glory Market opens in Tokyo on July 6, 2016, with around 100,000 pots of flowers to be displayed and sold. The organizers expect more than 300,000 people to visit during the three-day festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo