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London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year
STORY: London Eye glitters in red and gold for Chinese New Year
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024
DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:12
LOCATION: London
CATEGORY: CULTURE
SHOTLIST:
1. STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent
2. various of the London Eye
3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident
5. various of the celebrations
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident
8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
STORYLINE:
STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent
"As part of the celebrations of the Spring Festival, London Eye, one of Britain's landmarks, is illuminated in red and gold, the auspicious colors traditionally used on the Chinese New Year."
In a drizzle, people stopped by the iconic Ferris wheel on the south bank of the River Thames to witness the change of lights for the Spring Festival celebrations.
The lighting-up ceremony dedicated to celebrating the Spring Festival has been held by the London Chinatown Chinese Association and the London Eye for several years.
SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
"For the last 5 years, we have been lighting up the London Eye for Chinese New Year. And to have a special year like this, which is the Year of the Dragon, makes it all the more special. It means loyalty, a drive forward, and an active pursuit of something wonderful."
In the evening, eye-catching performances were staged under the London Eye. As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the dragon dance is particularly attractive.
An 18-meter-long golden dragon from Tongliang, a district of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality was unveiled during the evening performances.
SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident
"It's the year of the dragon, right? It's like phenomenal. It's just stunning."
SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
"What a performance! The opportunity to see dragon and lion dancers here in front of London Eye will be a memory I will not soon forget. They were energetic and brought life, and really signify the beauty and grace of Lunar Chinese New Year."
Tongliang Dragon Dance originated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and flourished during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). In 2006, it was honored as part of the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.
SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FIE DE FOIARD BROWN, London resident
"Happy New Year. I hope you have a fantastic year."
SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SCOTT O'NEIL, CEO of Merlin Entertainments
"This year I wish you the best of love, luck and prosperity. This is the Year of the Dragon. I hope that all the meaning and purpose that you're looking for in life is delivered."
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from London.
(XHTV)
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