STORY: Chinese folk art showcased at Jerash Festival in Jordan
DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2023
LENGTH: 00:03:23
LOCATION: Amman
CATEGORY: CULTURE
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of Chinese performances at Jerash Festival
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIAO YILE, Head of the Acrobatic Troupe of the Ningxia Performing Arts Group
3. various of the performances and the audience
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ALHANINI, Audience member
 
STORYLINE:
 
Chinese artists on Friday staged during the annual Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts, a mixture of acrobatics and folk music performances, gaining popularity among the local audience.
 
The 11-day festival kicked off on July 26 at the Jerash archaeological site of Jordan, featuring a rich program of poetry, singing, dancing, and theatrical performances by Jordanian, Arab and international folklore groups.
 
SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIAO YILE, Head of the Acrobatic Troupe of the Ningxia Performing Arts Group
"We've brought well-prepared shows, including acrobatics, erhu, pipa and flute, which belong to our traditional folk culture. I hope we can make good cultural exchanges with the Jordanian people during our visit.
During the rehearsal, we've already sensed the enthusiasm of the Jordanian people. I hope that we can bring wonderful and high-quality traditional Chinese arts show to them."
 
SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ALHANINI, Audience member
"The show is very creative and beautiful. Chinese culture is so refined. Culture is a beautiful thing that enhances mutual understanding between the people of the two countries."
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman.
(XHTV)