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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, are seen in a room provided for their accommodation during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, poses for a picture during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, poses for a picture during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, pose for a picture during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, poses for a picture during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, speaks with the press during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatre, wears a traditional costume as she holds a Christmas star before the troupes performance in a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, sews a costume during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, sew a costume during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, sew a costume during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, sews a costume during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, pose for a picture during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer actor of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theatrical performances, speaks with the press during the troupes visit to a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Macron And Nigerian Counterpart Bola Tinubu At The Invalides - Paris

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Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat

STORY: Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 3. various of cultural performances STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "Today, I went to the Xixiang's Beidi Ancient Temple in Shenzhen's Bao'an District to experience the Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi." The Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi (the North Deity) is the largest temple fair event in Shenzhen. This year's grand parade extended around 4 kilometers, with unprecedented scale and extraordinary liveliness, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Xixiang. More than 100 teams and troupes participated in this event. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "There, I got to see Yingge dancers, dragon and

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Traditional Thingyan water festival kicks off in Myanmar

STORY: Traditional Thingyan water festival kicks off in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of opening ceremony of Thingyan Water Festival STORYLINE: Myanmar's vibrant Thingyan water festival kicked off on Saturday, with celebrations taking place across the country. Traditional dance troupes in colorful dresses performed at the opening ceremonies of the festival. In Yangon, the water festival was officially launched at the mayor's pavilion in front of the Yangon City Hall. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein extended his best wishes to the people. This year's water festival will continue until April 16, and the Myanmar New Year falls on April 17. Alongside the main celebrations, various special events are featured, including walking Thingyan festivals in some towns and a floating water festival at Inle Lake in Shan state. The Thingyan water festival holds immense cultural si

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DPRK-PYONGYANG-CHINA-ZHAO LEJI-CHINA-DPRK FRIENDSHIP YEAR

(240412) -- PYONGYANG, April 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, and Choe Ryong Hae, a member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), pose for a group photo with artists of art troupes from both countries after watching their performance in Pyongyang, the DPRK, April 12, 2024. Zhao Leji and Choe Ryong Hae held talks and attended the opening ceremony of the "China-DPRK Friendship Year" from April 11 to 12. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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20th Int'l Amusing Festival underway in St. Petersburg

STORY: 20th Int'l Amusing Festival underway in St. Petersburg SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival in St. Petersburg STORYLINE: The 20th International Amusing Festival kicked off on Monday in St. Petersburg with a cannon salute at the Peter and Paul Fortress. It was followed by a grand clown parade and various street shows near Nevsky Prospect. The festival has become a signature event of St. Petersburg, renowned for its contagious laughter and lively atmosphere. This year's festival will last 7 days, featuring fascinating theater and street performances by Russian and international troupes. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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Dragon, lion dance troupes in Yangon prepare for Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations

STORY: Dragon, lion dance troupes in Yangon prepare for Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances and rehearsals STORYLINE: As the Chinese New Year is drawing near, dragon and lion dance troupes in Yangon, Myanmar are intensifying their rehearsals for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year performances. These vibrant and traditional performances are an integral part of the Spring Festival celebrations in Myanmar's major cities. In anticipation of the festivities, Myanmar's Chinese community is also diligently decorating their homes with auspicious red paper-cuts, vibrant flowers, glowing red lanterns, and ornate Chinese couplets. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-MARITIME SILK ROAD INT'L ARTS FESTIVAL (CN)

(231209) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 8, 2023. The fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off Friday in Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The festival, which will last until Dec. 13, has attracted over 1,600 artists and 52 troupes from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-MARITIME SILK ROAD INT'L ARTS FESTIVAL (CN)

(231209) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 8, 2023. The fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off Friday in Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The festival, which will last until Dec. 13, has attracted over 1,600 artists and 52 troupes from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-MARITIME SILK ROAD INT'L ARTS FESTIVAL (CN)

(231209) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform dance during the opening ceremony of the fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 8, 2023. The fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off Friday in Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The festival, which will last until Dec. 13, has attracted over 1,600 artists and 52 troupes from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-QUANZHOU-MARITIME SILK ROAD INT'L ARTS FESTIVAL (CN)

(231209) -- QUANZHOU, Dec. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 8, 2023. The fifth Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival kicked off Friday in Quanzhou in east China's Fujian Province, a city widely believed to be the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The festival, which will last until Dec. 13, has attracted over 1,600 artists and 52 troupes from 43 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior models perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior models perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior artists perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior artists perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior artists perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CHONGYANG FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE (CN)

(231024) -- LHASA, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior artists perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023. An art show, presented by senior artists from various elderly troupes in Tibet, was held in Lhasa on Monday to celebrate the Chongyang Festival or the Double Ninth Festival for the elders. The festival, celebrated throughout China on the ninth day of the ninth month on the Chinese lunar calendar, is an occasion to care for and send blessings to the elderly. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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16th Samaa festival for music opens in Cairo

STORY: 16th Samaa festival for music opens in Cairo DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AMIRA, Egyptian audience 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): EL SHAZLY EL HAWWARY, Algerian audience 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The 16th edition of the Samaa International Festival for Spiritual Music and Chanting opened late on Friday in Cairo. The festival is running from Sept. 22 to 28, with activities held at El-Ghoury Dome Creativity Center in old Cairo and Bayt El-Sinnari (Sinnari House). The event, with the slogan "The Message of Peace to the World" this year, brings about 30 troupes: several from Egypt alongside guests from Algeria, Djibouti, Pakistan, Romania, Greece, and Indonesia, among others. The festival aims to show how music uplifts the soul and how it is the true language of humanity. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AMIRA, Egyptian audience "The festival is wonderful and it is a window to the people who love art; b

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EGYPT-ISMAILIA-FOLKLORE FESTIVAL-OPENING

(230904) -- CAIRO, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening ceremony of Ismailia International Folklore Festival in Ismailia, Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Twenty troupes from seven countries show their unique folklore cultural performances during the six-day festival that kicked off here on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-ISMAILIA-FOLKLORE FESTIVAL-OPENING

(230904) -- CAIRO, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening ceremony of Ismailia International Folklore Festival in Ismailia, Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Twenty troupes from seven countries show their unique folklore cultural performances during the six-day festival that kicked off here on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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EGYPT-ISMAILIA-FOLKLORE FESTIVAL-OPENING

(230904) -- CAIRO, Sept. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at the opening ceremony of Ismailia International Folklore Festival in Ismailia, Egypt, Sept. 3, 2023. Twenty troupes from seven countries show their unique folklore cultural performances during the six-day festival that kicked off here on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

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Int'l dance festival in China's Xinjiang showcases diverse cultures

STORY: Int'l dance festival in China's Xinjiang showcases diverse cultures DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the international dance festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KNAS AIZHAN, Kazakh dancer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): NADEZHDA BORISOVNA MAKEEVA, Russian dance drama director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SI LU, Audience member in Urumqi 5. various of the international dance festival STORYLINE: In the height of summer, over 1,000 artists from across the world are gathering in China's Urumqi for an international dance festival. The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival, with a theme of "Dreams of Dance, Harmony of Silk Road," features around 60 performances, such as ballet, folk dance drama and musical drama. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): KNAS AIZHAN, Kazakh dancer "We have participated in many dance festivals. Each time, we get to see performances by dance troupes from different countries. These performances, completely different fr

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CHINA-XINJIANG-SOUTH AFRICAN DANCERS (CN)

(230725) -- URUMQI, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of Chinese and South African art troupes dance at Urumqi Airport in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Xinjiang welcomes global dancers for int'l festival" (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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Chinese Embassy in U.S. opens house, presents Yunnan Province to visitors

STORY: Chinese Embassy in U.S. opens house, presents Yunnan Province to visitors DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in the United States joined the Around the World Embassy Tour of Washington D.C., and held an open house event during the weekend. The event, themed "Yunnan: A Many-Splendored Life," presented the beautiful province in southwestern China and attracted about 15,000 visitors on Saturday. Wang Hao, vice governor of Yunnan, led a delegation and art troupes to the Chinese Embassy, which gave a splendid performance showcasing a colorful Yunnan with vast potential and unique charm. Over 350 guests attended the VIP session, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China Rick Waters, Director of the Office of East Asia at the Department of the Treasury Joseph Dickson, former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, and foreign diplomats in the United States. Wang, in his remarks, o

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Spanish celebrate Spring's arrival with parades and dance

STORY: Spanish celebrate Spring's arrival with parades and dance DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parades STORYLINE: Parades and dances were staged by the Spanish to celebrate the arrival of Spring last weekend in the cities of Barcelona and Girona. The giants and capgrossos are very popular at the festivals of the Spanish region of Catalonia and the parades are organized in troupes through the streets and squares of the cities. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

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Lion dance performed in Cambodia to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Lion dance performed in Cambodia to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:03 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of lion and dragon dance at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh 2. various of shop selling New Year decorative items 3. various of New Year decorations at public places in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Folk artists performed lion and dragon dance in Cambodia on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on Jan. 22 this year. The dancers from six different troupes jointly performed at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, receiving a warm welcome from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Royal Palace Minister Kong Sam Ol. Although it is not an official holiday in Cambodia, Spring Festival is broadly celebrated in the Southeast Asian nation. Days ahead of the New Year, Cambodians with Chinese ancestry always decorate their houses with red color paper-cuts, flowers, red lanterns and Chinese couplets to greet the N

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Russian ballet troupes perform at Sochi Closing Ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Mariinsky Ballet (L) and Bolshoi Ballet troupes perform during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Greek troupes perform in ceremony at Olympic athletes' village

ATHENS, Greece - Members of an Athens theatrical troupe perform during a welcoming ceremony at the Olympic atheletes' village in Athens. Four Greek troupes perform in turn at a welcoming ceremony for each participating country.

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China's top opera singers perform classic folk selections in Macao

STORY: China's top opera singers perform classic folk selections in Macao DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of performances STORYLINE: Singers from the China National Opera House presented classic folk selections on Saturday in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), kicking off a performance season to be staged by national artistic troupes in Macao. Soprano Yao Hong and Wang Qingshuang led the performance. Yao Hong, who is also vice president of the opera house, said they hoped to present the essence of folk operas to Macao audiences, and help enhance communication and exchanges between artists in the mainland and Macao. Singers from the opera house are also scheduled to join hands with local singers of Macao to present original songs created in Macao. They will also tour Macao schools. The musical events are organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the

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Hot air balloon festival back in Myanmar after 2-year hiatus

STORY: Hot air balloon festival back in Myanmar after 2-year hiatus DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people participating in Pyin Oo Lwin Tazaungdaing lighting festival 2. various of hot air balloons competitions in Pyin Oo Lwin 3. various of dance troupes performing during the event 4. various of hot air balloons STORYLINE: Hot air balloons have returned to the sky over Pyin Oo Lwin, a scenic hill town in central Myanmar after a two-year hiatus. The annual event to celebrate the traditional Tazaungdaing lighting festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday night the Pyin Oo Lwin Tazaungdaing hot air balloon festival was in full swing. The five-day event this year started last Friday, featuring more than 70 hot air balloons, along with traditional dancing and musical performances and sports competition. The event entered its final day on Tuesday. There are three kinds of hot air balloons

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Myanmar resumes hot air balloon festival in central region after 2-year hiatus

STORY: Myanmar resumes hot air balloon festival in central region after 2-year hiatus DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:00 LOCATION: PYIN OO LWIN, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pyin Oo Lwin Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival 2. various of hot air balloons competitions in Pyin Oo Lwin 3. various of dance troupes performing during the event 4. various of people participating in the hot air balloons event STORYLINE: A five-day hot air balloon festival is held in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70 hot air balloons in three main categories were competing in this year's event, which runs until Tuesday in the central city of Pyin Oo Lwin, to celebrate the traditional Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival on Monday. Myanmar's Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival is held on the full moon day of Tazaungmon, the eighth month of the Myanmar calendar, to mark the end of the rainy season as well as the end of the Kathina season, during which monks are offered new r

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Opera concert held in Iraq's Erbil Citadel

STORY: Opera concert held in Iraq's Erbil Citadel DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert STORYLINE: The historic Erbil Citadel in the center of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region in northern Iraq, hosted an opera concert on Monday evening. A group of Czech artists put on a series of opera performances in Czech and English. The concert was presented by the Czech Opera troupe "Run OpeRun," one of the famous opera troupes in Europe and around the world. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Erbil, Iraq. (XHTV)

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Dabke festival celebrated in Lebanon despite difficult economic circumstances

STORY: Dabke festival celebrated in Lebanon despite difficult economic circumstances DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:19 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of audience at the Dabke show 2. various of Dabke dance on stage 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): RABIH NAHHAS, Organizer 4. various of audience watching Dabke dance STORYLINE: Lebanon witnessed this summer a number of events and festivals, attracting Lebanese expatriates and tourists with the aim of reviving the country's tourism sector after three years of steep economic crisis and stalemate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these events was the sixth edition of the Dabke festival organized on Sunday by Jabalna association at the Maasser el Chouf in Mount Lebanon under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism. Hundreds of people from Maasser el Chouf and other mountainous areas flocked to the village to attend the festival and enjoy beautiful Dabke choreographies performed by several dance troupes. Dabke is a Levantine folk dance

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Qinqiang Opera enriches lives of rural people in China's Ningxia

STORY: Qinqiang Opera enriches lives of rural people in China's Ningxia DATELINE: July 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QU LIANYING, Artistic director, Ningxia Qinqiang Opera Theatre SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG XIAODONG, Local villager SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QU LIANYING, Artistic director, Ningxia Qinqiang Opera Theatre STORYLINE: As China has better developed cultural life in rural areas, villagers in Xihaigu area in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region now have much more chances to enjoy Qinqiang Opera. Qinqiang Opera is a genre of Chinese folk opera mainly prevailing in northwest China. With gongs and drums wildly beating, performers in costume and makeup move and sing, drawing applause from the audience. To preserve Qinqiang Opera and enrich people's life in mountain areas, various opera troupes staged performances here frequently. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QU LIANYING, Artistic director, Ningxia Qinqiang Opera Th

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Chinese, Romanian children celebrate International Children's Day online with songs

STORY: Chinese, Romanian children celebrate International Children's Day online with songs DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Cultural Counselor in Romania Zhao Li (right) and host Chen Shuyi greeting the Children's Art Troupes of the two countries 2. various of Zhao Li delivering a speech 3. various of performances of the two art troupes STORYLINE: China's Nanjing Xiaohonghua Arts Troupe and Romanian Allegretto choir held an online song and dance party on Monday to jointly welcome the International Children's Day. Xiaohonghua was invited to visit and perform in Romania 44 years ago, while the children of Allegro toured China four times and even held a concert in China. The heads of the two art troupes expressed their hope to meet and perform on the same stage soon. During the party, the two groups staged their respective repertoires. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bucharest. (XHTV)

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Int'l Festival for Drums attracts huge audience in Egypt

STORY: Int'l Festival for Drums attracts huge audience in Egypt DATELINE: May 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Saladin Citadel in Cairo 2. various of artists performing at the opening of the 9th International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts 3. various of artists performing STORYLINE: The 9th edition of the International Festival for Drums opened on Saturday at Beir Youssef Theatre in Cairo, Egypt. Artists from 43 troupes who are participating in this year's festival have performed at the opening ceremony. This year, the festival also brought back its traditional troupe parade at El-Moez Street on Sunday, attracting a large number of spectators. The festival, which will last until May 28, is held under the auspices of the Egyptian Culture Ministry. The festival started in 2009 with the aim of sending a message of peace through art. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Ancient Chinese acrobatics embraces new lease of life

STORY: Ancient Chinese acrobatics embraces new lease of life DATELINE: May 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people practicing Chinese acrobatics STORYLINE: Boasting a history of over 2,000 years, Jianhu acrobatics from east China's Jiangsu Province is presented in more modern expressions, with extra attention paid to elements like visual and sound effect and storytelling. Data show that there were about 10,000 people earning a living through performing acrobatics in Jianhu County in its heyday, and almost every town there had an acrobatics team. However, quite a number of people started retreating from the business for a time as life got better. Now as the traditional Chinese art is embracing a new lease of life, many acrobatic talents do not see it as a means of subsistence but an art of performance. Jiangsu has established more than 20 acrobatic troupes to better protect the traditional culture, hosting performances and competitions ac

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Carnival shines again in Brazil after 2-year absence due to pandemic

STORY: Carnival shines again in Brazil after 2-year absence due to pandemic DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums 4. SOUNDBTIE 3 (Portuguese): GILSON PEREIRA, Carnival fan 5. SOUNDBTIE 4 (Portuguese): DUDA MEDEIROS, Artist STORYLINE: After a two-year suspension due to COVID-19, Brazil's Carnival returned this weekend, as the tourism sector was worried about a lack of income and employment. As millions of spectators enjoyed the traditional celebration at an unusual time of the year, the famous "blocos," or musical troupes, returned to parade in the streets in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, while samba schools again lit up the Sambadrome, a special venue built for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums "We are here today represent