Teachers honored with nationwide arts celebrations

Inclusion of more traditional art forms in school fete under consideration: Minister

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Inclusion of more traditional art forms in school fete under consideration: Minister

Inclusion of greater number of traditional art forms in the next State School Arts Festival is under consideration, Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has said. The State government had, in a first, introduced five tribal art forms, Mangalamkali, Paniya dance, Irula dance, Paliya dance, and Malapulayattam, at the 63rd State School Arts Festival that concluded here recently. The Minister, …

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Kerala State School Arts Festival diary

The Hindu

The success of the State School Arts Festival owes in large part to the dedicated sanitation workers who kept the 25 venues spotless, despite the large number of visitors. Keerthi and Lathika, two Haritha Karma Sena workers, made the most of the five days, enjoying memorable performances at St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School. ** At every venue, you could see …

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Where teachers, unsung heroes of State School Arts Festival, turn into event managers with ease

The Hindu

When the first State School Arts Festival was held at the Govt. About 20,000 people have their lunch – a vegetarian sadya that includes payasam -- every day at the massive dining hall at Putharikkandam Maidan during the 63rd edition of the festival, which concludes on Wednesday. The schoolteachers are the unsung heroes of the State School Arts Festival. She …

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Shandong to showcase artistic treasures at upcoming expo

China Daily

A row of vibrant handcrafted cloth tigers. From Dec 27 to 30, the Jinan Shungeng International Convention and Exhibition Center will display a diverse range of traditional crafts, including sculptures, lacquerware, jewelry, glass paintings, Zisha pottery, and fine ceramics. This annual event, now in its 16th year, is set to showcase the rich heritage and innovative spirit of Shandong's arts …

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Little Flower High School, Abids, Celebrates Little Flower Fiesta cum Annual Day 2024-2025

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Little Flower High School, Abids, Hyderabad, hosted its much-anticipated Little Flower Fiesta cum Annual Day 2024-2025 with grand celebrations and vibrant performances by students. The event began with a traditional Indian cultural dance performed by students in elegant traditional attire, reflecting the rich heritage of the country. Sreedevi, I.A.S., Commissioner & Director of Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Government …

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French impressed by Chinese theater

China Daily

The Chinese Tour in France's Most Beautiful Villages, an event designed to boost Chinese-French cultural exchanges, was launched Tuesday in Pernesles-Fontaines, a town in southern France. Six performances — including the hand-puppet theater play Notre-Dame de Paris, dance Tea Harvesting and Dacheng theater play Cymbal Offering — were presented by 20 performers from Fujian province in East China. The event, …

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French impressed by Chinese theater

China Daily

The Chinese Tour in France's Most Beautiful Villages, an event designed to boost Chinese-French cultural exchanges, was launched Tuesday in Pernesles-Fontaines, a town in southern France. Six performances — including the hand-puppet theater play Notre-Dame de Paris, dance Tea Harvesting and Dacheng theater play Cymbal Offering — were presented by 20 performers from Fujian province in East China. The event, …

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Submission event for Youth Poetry Festival launched

China Daily

Jidi Majia, former vice-president of the China Writers Association, attends the news conference announcing the launch of the 41st Youth Poetry Festival submission event. The 41st Youth Poetry Festival submission event was officially launched, as announced at a news conference in Beijing on Sunday. "We hope that young poets from each generation can showcase their talents through the platform of …

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Share your unique perspective on China

China Daily

"My China Moments" — an international collection of essays, videos and visual works compiled by China Daily — is now open for submissions. China Daily welcomes your original work, whether it captures China's beautiful landscapes, its culinary delights, the cultural melting pot, educational institutions, or modern marvels. Selected pieces will be published, with attribution, on platforms such as the China …

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Intl students experience Peking Opera in Yantai

China Daily

On Dec 11, a group of students from Troy University in Alabama, the United States, had a unique opportunity to experience the rich and vibrant world of Peking Opera, one of China's most iconic traditional art forms. Following the performance, the artists provided a detailed explanation of Peking Opera's history, performance techniques, and cultural significance, further enriching the audience's understanding …

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Qingdao West Coast New Area unveils future cultural center

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 13, 2024 The West Coast Future Cultural Center hosts a lavish unveiling ceremony. The West Coast Future Cultural Center recently held a grand unveiling ceremony. "The ocean library serves not only as a repository of information but also as a hub for self-directed learning, academic discourse, and cultural events," said the operation manager at the West …

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Forum explores ways to promote Chinese culture to the world

China Daily

As part of a forum on international communication of Chinese culture, a performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists is held at Beijing Language and Culture University on Dec 10. In the evening, an exciting performance featuring traditional Chinese opera artists, including over 10 Plum Blossom Award winners, staged excerpts from traditional Chinese opera pieces. It has played an increasingly important …

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Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

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Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group from Tanzania brought African flair to the concert, beginning …

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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

China Daily

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:12 Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group …

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Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

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Festival returns Yi culture to its origins

China Daily

Star Returning, the opening show of this year's Daliangshan Theater Festival in Xichang, Sichuan province. Directed by Samoan theater artist Lemi Ponifasio and performed by local actors, it showcases the cultural elements of the Yi ethnic group, including folk songs, ceremonies, farm dances and Torch Festival traditions. Every year since 2019, Xichang, Sichuan province, has hosted the Daliangshan Theater Festival, …

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Chinese Americans laud festival recognition

China Daily

By RENA LI in Los Angeles | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 07:11 The Beijing sub city-center provides residents with different choices of recreation, including ice and snow activities, Spring Festival celebrations and dragon dance performances. The news that Spring Festival was officially recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday has generated an outpouring of pride across Chinese American communities in the …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list

China Daily

ASUNCION -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO highlighted that the Spring Festival, marking the start of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year, involves various social practices, including …

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UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list

China Daily

ASUNCION -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO highlighted that the Spring Festival, marking the start of the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year, involves various social practices, including …

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Staging an interest in theater

China Daily

Li Jinsheng, chairman of the China Arts and Entertainment Group, poses for a group photo with trainees of the Fourth SRILT Performing Arts Talent Training Program. CHINA DAILY Over the past two decades, Joseph Graves, a 69-year-old veteran Broadway director, has dedicated himself to promoting and developing theater in China, while also taking Chinese theater to the global stage. His …

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Mix of culture, costume, crafts, cuisine at Mahakumbh

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Tourism has planned a cultural extravaganza — a series of performances — showcasing the vibrant and colourful customs, arts and crafts of the states at Mahakumbh to be held starting January in Prayagraj. Following the consultation with the Uttar Pradesh government, the ministry has got prime space allocated close to the main Mahakumbh Mela venue …

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Chinese song contest in Yangon boosts exchange

China Daily

Updated: 2024-11-27 10:10 Students perform during the awards ceremony of a Chinese song competition in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday. MYO KYAW SOE/XINHUA YANGON — A Chinese song competition recently held in Yangon offered Myanmar students an opportunity to enhance their language skills while celebrating cultural exchange. The competition supports Myanmar students' Chinese learning and gives them a chance to showcase …

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Chinese song contest in Yangon boosts exchange

China Daily

Students perform during the awards ceremony of a Chinese song competition in Yangon, Myanmar, on Sunday. MYO KYAW SOE/XINHUA YANGON — A Chinese song competition recently held in Yangon offered Myanmar students an opportunity to enhance their language skills while celebrating cultural exchange. The competition supports Myanmar students' Chinese learning and gives them a chance to showcase their talents, Kyi …

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Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

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Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

By Chen Nan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-11-25 07:50 A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, …

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Movie fest in Australia opens doors to China cooperation

China Daily

Australian students perform at the closing ceremony of the Australia China International Film Festival in Adelaide on Thursday. ADELAIDE, Australia — Chinese and Australian filmmakers deepened cooperation during the Australia China International Film Festival, which closed on Thursday in Adelaide, by saying they will seek to entwine their storytelling better. "Chinese storytelling and script writing are strong, and the production …

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Making a song and dance of it

China Daily

A scene from Rebecca, which was staged in Beijing last week. This surge in popularity was a key topic at a recent forum about musical theater at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and Thursday. Co-initiated by the Tianqiao performing arts center and the Central Academy of Drama, the forum gathered industry leaders, musical producers, directors and performers …

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The true meaning of celebrating teachers

The Hindu

A week ago, a friend, who has been teaching for over three decades, posed a thought-provoking question: Does India truly value its teachers and honour them for their service to the nation? When I mentioned India’s Teachers’ Day, he dismissed this as a superficial gesture, arguing that such celebrations are often meaningless, with governments offering only lip service while the …

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Food festival dishes up cultural menu

China Daily

Running from Nov 15 to Tuesday in Baojing county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, a food festival displays the distinctive culinary skills of different ethnic groups in the province. SHU BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Cuisine's role in identity under microscope as gateway to traditions, customs and values Food has the power to bring people together, and culinary tourism …

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Food festival dishes up cultural menu

China Daily

Running from Nov 15 to Tuesday in Baojing county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, a food festival displays the distinctive culinary skills of different ethnic groups in the province. SHU BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Cuisine's role in identity under microscope as gateway to traditions, customs and values Food has the power to bring people together, and culinary tourism …

Food Festival

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Food festival dishes up cultural menu

China Daily

Running from Nov 15 to Tuesday in Baojing county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, a food festival displays the distinctive culinary skills of different ethnic groups in the province. SHU BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Cuisine's role in identity under microscope as gateway to traditions, customs and values Food has the power to bring people together, and culinary tourism …

Food Festival

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Food festival dishes up cultural menu

China Daily

Running from Nov 15 to Tuesday in Baojing county, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, a food festival displays the distinctive culinary skills of different ethnic groups in the province. SHU BING/FOR CHINA DAILY Cuisine's role in identity under microscope as gateway to traditions, customs and values Food has the power to bring people together, and culinary tourism …

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Walt Disney World resort in Florida celebrates Diwali

Deccan Chronicle

New York: Diwali was celebrated with great pomp and show at the Walt Disney World resort with dance performances showcasing India's cultural diversity at the popular tourist destination. 'Diwali Dance Fest' returned to Walt Disney World Resort for a second year in a row with over 300 dancers from across North America, according to a press release issued here on …

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Walt Disney World resort in Florida celebrates Diwali

Hindustan Times

By Yoshita Singh Walt Disney World resort in Florida celebrates Diwali New York, Diwali was celebrated with great pomp and show at the Walt Disney World resort with dance performances showcasing India's cultural diversity at the popular tourist destination. ‘Diwali Dance Fest’ returned to Walt Disney World Resort for a second year in a row with over 300 dancers from …

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Young artists look at life's dilemmas

China Daily

Amy Zhang Returns to Her Hometownwon the top prize in the category of Emerging Theatre Artists at this year's Wuzhen Theatre Festival. One day, Huang Lei, one of the creators of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, was lounging at home when his eyes fell upon a toy dinosaur perched on the table. In a sudden burst of inspiration, the "giant dinosaur" …

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District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

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Young artists look at life's dilemmas

China Daily

Amy Zhang Returns to Her Hometownwon the top prize in the category of Emerging Theatre Artists at this year's Wuzhen Theatre Festival. One day, Huang Lei, one of the creators of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival, was lounging at home when his eyes fell upon a toy dinosaur perched on the table. In a sudden burst of inspiration, the "giant dinosaur" …

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Theater festival hosts master classes, art exchanges

China Daily

Co-founder of the festival Pu Cunxin speaks at a theater panel discussion on Nov 11. The Sixth Daliangshan Theater Festival concluded on Nov 19 after 12 days of staging around 100 theater productions from 11 countries. An exchange event took place on Nov 10, showcasing performing arts from China and countries of the League of Arab States including Algeria, Morocco, …

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Theater festival hosts master classes, art exchanges

China Daily

Co-founder of the festival Pu Cunxin speaks at a theater panel discussion on Nov 11. The Sixth Daliangshan Theater Festival concluded on Nov 19 after 12 days of staging around 100 theater productions from 11 countries. An exchange event took place on Nov 10, showcasing performing arts from China and countries of the League of Arab States including Algeria, Morocco, …

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Kozhikode Revenue District School Arts Festival begins with off-stage events

The Hindu

The Kozhikode Revenue District School Arts Festival began on Tuesday with the off-stage events held at Government Vocational Higher Secondary School for Girls at Nadakkavu in the city. A welcome song and welcome dance will be an added attraction to the inaugural event to be held at the main venue at Malabar Christian College Higher Secondary School Ground. The main …

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District launches series of tours to attract Beijing residents

China Daily

Zhejiang province's Keqiao district rolls out a series of cultural and tourism experiences for Beijing residents on Nov 14. Keqiao, a district in Zhejiang province's Shaoxing city, rolled out a series of local folk opera, landscape and gourmet food tours in Beijing on Nov 14 aimed at attracting Beijing residents during the upcoming Spring Festival in late January. Chen Hao, …

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ECNU hosts 18th International Cultural Festival

China Daily

International students enjoy their visit to the Mini Expo, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents. The East China Normal University hosted its 18th International Cultural Festival on Nov 6 at its campus in Shanghai's Putuo district, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents at the festival's trademark Mini Expo, stage performances and a degree award ceremony for …

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ECNU hosts 18th International Cultural Festival

China Daily

International students enjoy their visit to the Mini Expo, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents. The East China Normal University hosted its 18th International Cultural Festival on Nov 6 at its campus in Shanghai's Putuo district, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents at the festival's trademark Mini Expo, stage performances and a degree award ceremony for …

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ECNU hosts 18th International Cultural Festival

China Daily

International students enjoy their visit to the Mini Expo, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents. The East China Normal University hosted its 18th International Cultural Festival on Nov 6 at its campus in Shanghai's Putuo district, featuring booths from 75 countries across five continents at the festival's trademark Mini Expo, stage performances and a degree award ceremony for …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Around 500 publishers to take part in this year's children's book fair

China Daily

The official poster for the upcoming China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. The 2024 China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre from Nov 15-17, when 497 publishers and exhibitors from 32 countries and regions will be showcasing more than 20,000 new titles of children's books. According to Chai Chengwei, …

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