China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

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China Media Group premieres documentary, launches Quechua-language social media page in Peru

2024-11-16 21:03 Last Updated At：11-17 03:27

The China Media Group (CMG) on Friday premiered its documentary "From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu" and launched its Quechua-language social media page in Lima, Peru.

In his speech at the event, CMG President Shen Haixiong said China and Peru have deep cultural ties, rooted in ancient civilizations and enriched through modern cooperation.

He said the documentary is a bridge to help Peruvians better understand China. The Quechua-language platform will share updates on China's development and culture with Andean audiences, Shen noted.

The Mayor of Cusco Province Luis Pantoja Calvo said the documentary showcased the shared cultural heritage of the two nations and fostered mutual understanding.

He thanked the CMG for its efforts to preserve and promote Quechua, a cornerstone of Andean culture.

The two officials exchanged a cooperation agreement. Calvo presented Shen with the symbolic key to Cusco City.

"From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu" is scheduled to premiere in seven languages, including Quechua, on Nov 16 in Peru and Nov 17th in China.

The Great Wall, winding across the north of China, is a monument to the magnificence of the country; Machu Picchu, on the top of the mountains, is integral to the magic of Peru. In the continuous exchange, collision and fusion of history and modernity, the two civilizations and peoples are writing a colorful chapter of beauty and commonality.

With the launch of the Quechua social media page, the number of languages covered overseas by the CMG has increased to 81. The Quechua language is commonly used in South American countries such as Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia. In 1975, it was established as one of the official languages of the country by the Peruvian government.

Damascus International Airport reopens for domestic flights after Assad's fall

2024-12-18 23:14 Last Updated At：23:37

Flight operations resumed at the Damascus International Airport in Syria's capital on Wednesday, following the recent fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's administration earlier this month.

A Syrian Airlines plane carrying passengers from Damascus landed in Aleppo of northern Syria, marking the first flight between the two cities days after the airport ceased flights.

"Today we are starting with an internal flight. Preparations at the Damascus airport are in full swing, including departments like immigration and civil aviation, to welcome Syrians living abroad who have fled the country, stayed displaced and want to return," said Saad Kheri Beik, operation manager of the Damascus International Airport, told reporters at the airport Wednesday.

Among the changes at the airport is the display of the Syrian flag, which has been switched from the previous two-star flag to a new one featuring three stars.

Currently there are still no international flights scheduled at the airport, given the uncertain security conditions across Syria.

Syria's border crossings remain closed as the newly-formed transitional government is trying to roll out new measures for the entry of both Syrians and foreigners.

A militant alliance led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group waged a major offensive from northern Syria on Nov 27 and had since swept southwards through areas held by al-Assad's government. Following territorial gains, including the capture of the capital Damascus, the alliance declared the end of al-Assad's rule on Dec 8.