STORY: Thousands cheer at London's Lord Mayor's Show
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2024
DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:36
LOCATION: London
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the Lord Mayor's Show
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIAN LINGLONG, Member of ZJUKA
3. various of the Lord Mayor's Show

STORYLINE:

The Lord Mayor's Show, one of the oldest civic parades in the United Kingdom (UK), took to the streets in London on Saturday.

The parade, featuring military bands, university groups, and community organizations, started at Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor. It wound through the City of London before concluding at the Royal Courts of Justice.

Alistair King, the 696th Lord Mayor of London, waved to crowds from his golden carriage along the route.

Chinese performers in the parade made a memorable impression on the audiences through a unique blend of modern technology and traditional culture. Two robotic dogs marching alongside the performers from the Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA) drew particular attention. Engaging with children and greeting onlookers, the robots led the way for the team of performers, who showcased traditional Chinese performances, including chopstick dance and waist drum dance.

SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIAN LINGLONG, Member of ZJUKA
"This is our sixth time participating in the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London. I was personally involved in the entire planning process, which took over five months. I feel very excited to once again bring Chinese and Zhejiang culture to people from all over the world, and it fills me with pride."

This year's Lord Mayor's Show saw around 7,000 participants and over 200 horses. With a history spanning more than 800 years, the event is a cherished cultural tradition in London.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from London.
(XHTV)