STORY: Italian vlogger explores Chinese New Year celebration in Rome
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2025
LENGTH: 0:01:58
LOCATION: Rome
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of decorations in the parade
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian): DANIELE, Dragon and lion dance performer
5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Italian): ROBERTO GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome
6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): QIN ZIXIN, Chinese tourist
7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): JIANG JUNLI, Head organizer of the parade
8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian Vlogger

STORYLINE:

An Italian vlogger joined thousands of people in celebrating the Chinese New Year at the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Secondo in Rome.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
"We are here at the festivity of Parata del Capodanno Cinese (Chinese New Year parade) here in Rome, in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Secondo. It's amazing to see how it brought us together, and it's very interesting to see how much the festival has grown. Let's dive into this magical event of this festival and discover something together."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
"Is this the first Chinese New Year celebration you're holding here?"

SOUNDBITE 3 (Italian): DANIELE, Dragon and lion dance performer
"We haven't done it before. The event brings as many people as possible closer. It's not just about martial arts. It ultimately leads to well-being, love, and so much more."

SOUNDBITE 4 (Italian): ROBERTO GUALTIERI, Mayor of Rome
"I believe that this festival conveys many values and principles to us. Naturally, it is a recognition of the depth and significance of Chinese culture, which enriches the culture of our city. It also highlights values such as friendship, brotherhood, collaboration among people, and peace."

SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): QIN ZIXIN, Chinese tourist
"We came to Vittorio park and dressed in traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing to promote the Chinese culture and introduce more Italians to the beauty of traditional Chinese clothing."

SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): JIANG JUNLI, Head organizer of the parade
"We organized this Chinese New Year celebration to foster deeper cultural exchange between China and Italy, as well as to strengthen the enduring friendship between the two nations."

SOUNDBITE 7 (English): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian vlogger
"It was so interesting seeing the culture, the history, and the community, the Chinese community and the Italian community, blending together to discover this festivity and also the Spring Festival. It was so nice seeing people interested in knowing something more about the festival and knowing something more about the Chinese culture and embracing them."

SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LAURA DELLA CORTE, Italian Vlogger
"Xin Nian Kuai Le (Happy Chinese New Year)!"

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rome.
(XHTV)