STORY: Chinese piano maestro Liu Shikun honored with life achievement award in NYC
DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:06
LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S.
CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of Liu Shikun playing the piano
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU SHIKUN, Chinese piano maestro
3. various of the award
4. various of Liu Shikun playing the piano

STORYLINE:

Liu Shikun, an 84-year-old Chinese piano maestro, has been honored with the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award in New York City.

Born in 1939, Liu is an outstanding composer, a distinguished arts educator and also a pioneer in U.S.-China cultural exchange.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU SHIKUN, Chinese piano maestro
"Receiving the award at such an advanced age has made me feel really encouraged. At this age, I can still continue to work and contribute to the development of music and art in China. For the friendly communication and cultural exchange between the peoples of China and the U.S., and for the cultural undertakings of the entire mankind, I can still make my own contributions."

Established in 1981, the Most Outstanding Asian Artist Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most significant honors in the United States dedicated to recognizing excellence in the Asian arts community.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New York, U.S.
(XHTV)