STORY: UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges
SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024
DATELINE: May 31, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:19
LOCATION: London
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River" opening ceremony
2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony
3. various of the exhibition 

STORYLINE:

An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London.

The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." It celebrates the rich history and cultural exchanges between the two countries with exhibitions of 400 photographs by more than 100 photographers, paintings, calligraphy, seal carving demonstrations, as well as outdoor activities.

SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony
"We are also not just talking about two rivers. We are talking about three rivers. The third river is the river that joins the spirits of two great nations into one, one consciousness, one hope, one dream for the future. And that is a celebration that we have here. China and Britain are both beautiful in such different ways. The works that we see around here are absolutely extraordinary. Very beautiful. They are much more than just a photograph representing a moment in time. They are an inspiration for the future. They are a point at which we can pivot the world. We can decide to keep the beauty of the world as it is, or we can sacrifice it."

As part of the event, guests can participate in a walk exploring natural and cultural heritage sites in England, including the Thames River, Hadrian's Wall, and the canals in London. The event will run until Saturday.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from London.
(XHTV)