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(GloriousGuizhou)CHINA-GUIZHOU-LIUPANSHUI-TIANMEN VILLAGE (CN)

(240723) -- GUIYANG, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villager Lu Fenglin (2nd L) makes embroidery works under a tree in Tianmen Village, Shuicheng District of Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 17, 2024. In the hinterland of Wumeng Mountain and by the Beipanjiang River, quaint stilted buildings scatter among the green mountains and waters, forming a pastoral picture, in Tianman Village. Tianmen Village is located in the northeast of Huajia Miao Buyi and Yi Township of Liupanshui City, which is a traditional Buyi ethnic village, divided into 6 hamlets with a population of more than 1,000. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the other, the remote village was once isolated. To get out of the village, people had to climb hundreds of stone stairs over the steep mountain and pass through cliffs in the canyon. Tianmen Village has a history of more than 600 years, and still retains 178 buildings made of wood shingles. The original landscape of the village and tradi

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"Laowai" in China | Uruguayan businessman embraces life and work in Yangtze River city

(240720) -- WUHU, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gabriel Martin views the scenery in the ancient city of Wuhu in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, June 20, 2024. Gabriel Martin is a 40-year-old businessman from Uruguay. Now he has settled in Wuhu City of east China's Anhui Province, running a steakhouse near the Qingyi River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. Martin was deeply impressed by China while watching the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on TV when he was 24 and later granted an opportunity to continue his study in east China's Shanghai in 2012. During his stay in Shanghai, he realized that China's huge market and Uruguay's large production of high-quality beef could be a great match. Therefore, Martin embarked on the beef trade between China and Uruguay and met his wife Zhang Jin. In 2017, they settled in Zhang's hometown of Wuhu City. While continuing import business of beef, Martin opened a steakhouse with his wife in the ancient city of Wuhu, a commercial block featured by tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-BEIJING-PALACE CARPET-INHERITOR-STUDIO (CN)

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 27, 2024 shows a detail of a palace carpet displayed at the studio of Ji Yu in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing palace carpet is a splendid example of China's traditional carpet weaving techniques. Known for its intricate production processes and beautiful patterns, the palace carpet represents the pinnacle of Chinese weaving artistry. The production involves four main steps: dyeing with traditional Chinese herbs, pattern design, weaving and shaping, and finally, finishing touches. As one of the "Beijing Eight Imperial Handicrafts," the art of palace carpet was designated a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Ji Yu, born in 1971 in central China's Henan Province, has dedicated over 30 years to the repair and creation of traditional palace carpets. In 1995, along with her husband Li Dongyang, she moved to Beijing to specialize in restoring ancient carpets. Over the years, the couple has insisted on tradi

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Traditional Chinese medicine proven beneficial in treatment of COVID-19

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine proven beneficial in treatment of COVID-19 DATELINE: April 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TCM decoction and Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REN YANXIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of TCM pharmacy and pharmacists 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG LONGDE, Vice president of Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) are beneficial in the treatment of COVID-19, particularly mild-to-moderate cases, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Gansu Province is a major TCM production base in China. In a recent outbreak of infections in the province, TCM has been widely applied to treat patients and has been proved effective. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REN YANXIN, Xinhua correspondent "The World Health Organization recently published a new study report. It shows that tradi

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ji Yukun, 11, a member of a lion dance team, goes for a training at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 20, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradi.....