STORY: Int'l youngsters revel in art exchanges in north China
SHOOTING TIME: July 24, 2024
DATELINE: July 25, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:58
LOCATION: TIANJIN, China
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the activities
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YAHYA, Member of the Egypt Children of Pharaoh troupe
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FARIDA AFIFY, Member of the Egypt Children of Pharaoh troupe
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): LAZIZA, Teacher of Uzbekistan Children's Musical Theater-Studio "Tomosha"

STORYLINE:

The 2024 Tianjin International Children's Art Festival commenced on Monday evening in north China's Tianjin Municipality, drawing over 1,000 young artists from more than 50 art groups across 40 countries and regions.

The five-day festival has a variety of activities, including artistic performances, a grand gala featuring children from home and abroad, an ascent of the Tianjin section of the Great Wall and tours around the city.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YAHYA, Member of the Egypt Children of Pharaoh troupe
"The Great Wall is really nice. It has some of the best views probably I'll see in China."

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FARIDA AFIFY, Member of the Egypt Children of Pharaoh troupe
"It's my first time coming to China. I really like Chinese culture. I think it's very interesting. I'm very happy."

SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): LAZIZA, Teacher of Uzbekistan Children's Musical Theater-Studio "Tomosha"
"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the organizers of this activity. I attended the Tianjin International Children's Art Festival with dozens of children from Uzbekistan. We are very honored to have the opportunity to visit the Great Wall. This is the real Great Wall. We shot videos of children singing Chinese songs. We would very much like to climb the Great Wall again."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China.
(XHTV)