A limited-edition Dimoo toy, hailed as a "Special Friend of Thailand-China Golden Jubilee," was unveiled in Thailand on Thursday, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
The Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Chinese toy company Pop Mart, and Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly held the launch ceremony in Bangkok to celebrate this milestone.
"So the purpose is to welcome and encourage more young people to get involved in transporting our friendship into the future," said Chang Yumeng, Minister-Counsellor for Cultural Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.
The special campaign features four exclusive editions, each embodying cultural significance. The collection includes: Dimoo as an octopus, a playful and whimsical character; Dimoo as a fluffy elephant, representing Thailand's revered national animal; Dimoo adorned with a flaming lotus, a symbol deeply rooted in Thai tradition; and finally, Dimoo inspired by Loy Krathong, Thailand's iconic festival of lights.
"I feel so proud and excited because this Dimoo collection is limited, which represents Thai culture. There is even an elephant Dimoo!" said singer Bas Suradet.
China-Thailand celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties with release of limited-edition Dimoo toy
More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.
Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.
Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.
It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."
The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.
Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday
