China Media Group (CMG) aired a gala on its multiple channels and platforms on Saturday to celebrate the Qixi Festival, referred to as Chinese Valentine's Day, wowing audience with Chinese romantic elements.
The Qixi Festival falls on every 7th day of the 7th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It celebrates the legend of the annual meeting between the mythological figures of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. The festival fell on Aug 10 this year.
The main stage of the gala was set up in Yunxi County of central China's Hubei Province, the birthplace of the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.
With the application of AI technologies, seven ancient trees in seven Chinese cities were personified to convey their good wishes at the gala, and listen to stories of love, and talk to lovers through a big speaking trumpet.
The gala also staged a show of Qixi customs accompanied with a song at the beginning.
The gala was aired on CMG's TV channels including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, and CCTV-15, and is available on CMG's official website, new media platforms such as CCTV news app and Yangshipin app, as well as radio programs.
CMG airs gala to celebrate Qixi Festival
CMG airs gala to celebrate Qixi Festival
Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Gilles Carbonnier on Saturday said he was encouraged by the humanitarian organization's deepening relationship with China.
In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) during the 11th Xiangshan Forum, Carbonnier said the ICRC has not only been engaged in dialogue with China and other states, but has also welcomed the country's involvement in the launch of programs to help people affected by conflicts.
"China is definitely a major player. We really are very encouraged to see that our relationship with the PLA, with the People's Liberation Army, with the Ministry of Defense deepening on several issues of common interest, especially on International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian priorities. We at the ICRC really look forward to developing this dialogue, of course, here in Beijing, but also as we're doing in Geneva, in New York, as well as in the field, for example, where Chinese peacekeepers are also active," he said.
The three-day Xiangshan Forum opened on Thursday in Beijing, attracting more than 500 representatives of official delegations from more than 100 countries and international organizations, and over 200 experts and scholars to discuss global security.
At the forum, Carbonnier delivered a speech on the topic of the international mechanism and global security governance.
In'tl Red Cross Committee vice president hails deepening ties with China
