11th Silk Road International Film Festival kicks off in Xi’an

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11th Silk Road International Film Festival kicks off in Xi’an

2024-09-22 16:37 Last Updated At：18:17

The 11th Silk Road International Film Festival kicked off in Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Saturday.

The opening ceremony of the festival features various forms of art performances including intangible cultural heritage display, music, dance, and situational dramas, showcasing the charm of Xi'an as both the historical starting point of the ancient Silk Road and a modern city.

Co-hosted by China Media Group and the provincial governments of Shaanxi and Fujian, this year's festival will last till Wednesday. The festival has seen 24 films, including Chinese films "A Long Shot" - a blend of drama and thriller, "Like a Rolling Stone" which portrays a Chinese woman's self-awakening, and Documentary film "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru", entering the final race to compete for the "Golden Silk Road Award", the annual award recognizing achievements in 10 categories, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor.

This year's "Golden Silk Road Award" has received applications from over 2,065 films from 136 countries and regions, setting new record.

The festival is set to present a series of special activities including the online and offline public screenings of nearly 300 Chinese and foreign films.

The Silk Road International Film Festival is held annually. Xi'an--the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, and Fuzhou--the capital of east China's Fujian Province alternate as hosts of the prominent event. The Silk Road International Film Festival is part of China's Silk Road Film Bridge Project, aiming to carry forward the spirit of the Silk Road and promote cooperation and exchanges of filmmakers from China and abroad.

CMG marks Chinese Language Day with cultural events across globe

2025-04-21 23:38 Last Updated At：04-22 03:17

China Media Group (CMG) organized a series of multimedia events in various countries across five continents to mark United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20 each year.

Centered around the theme of Chinese mythology, the events brought together overseas Chinese-language media outlets, Chinese language teaching institutions and individuals who appreciate Chinese culture to present a variety of cultural experiences and activities to global viewers.

Videos related to the event have been released on major platforms operated by CMG, and on Chinese and overseas social media channels, amassing nearly 15 million views around the globe to date.

"Legendary Encounters," a program produced by China Global Television Network (CGTN), part of CMG, brought together 70 young people from 29 countries across five continents online to showcase shared human values through storytelling, Q and A sessions, and improvisational performances based on their understanding of Chinese mythology.

CMG's Chinese-language international channel CCTV-4 also presented a program titled "Fascinating Chinese: Online Dialogue on Chinese Language Learning."

Teachers from overseas universities and Chinese learning institutions, as well as representatives from Chinese-language media, were invited to share unforgettable experiences and insights about international Chinese education and the dissemination of traditional Chinese culture.

The CCTV-4's online dialogue program also shared AI-powered short dramas on Chinese mythology with over 50 overseas Chinese learning institutions in France, Canada, Russia, Australia and other countries.