Tourists visit the ancient city of Ephesus in Izmir, Türkiye, August 14, 2024.
The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the most famous ancient cities in the world and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2015. Turkey began implementing the “Night Museum” project in April this year, with the aim of increasing the vitality of the night economy. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
Students present paper cutting works during a Chinese cultural show in Nairobi, Kenya, August 15, 2024.
The cultural spectacle entitled “2024 Chinese Cultural Paradise – Nairobi Camp in Kenya” was opened on August 5 at the Confucius Institute of Kenyatta University.
During the 10-day event, students took part in various cultural courses such as erhu playing, Chinese drums, batik, Chinese martial arts, paper cutting, ethnic songs and dances, and calligraphy, gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)
A drone photo shows tourists visiting the Dajiu Lake Wetland Park in Shennongjia, central China’s Hubei Province, Aug. 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)
People watch an opera performance at the main entrance of the Alexander Theatre during the Night of the Arts in Helsinki, Finland on August 15, 2024.
The Night of the Arts took place in Helsinki on August 15 and celebrated its 35th anniversary this year. (Photo: Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)
Members of the Chinese delegation for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games pose for a group photo in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. (China Disabled Persons’ Federation/Handout via Xinhua)
Paetongtarn Shinawatra (center) reacts at a press conference after his victory in the parliamentary election at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, August 16, 2024.
Paetongtarn, a candidate of the coalition backed by Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led coalition, was elected as the country’s new prime minister with a simple majority in a parliamentary vote on Friday. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)
People dance in a circle on Palace Square in St. Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2024.
The international festival “Russian Circle Dance” took place on Thursday in more than 150 cities, with St. Petersburg as the main venue. (Photo: Irina Motina/Xinhua)
Artists perform the dance drama “Blue and White: Impression of China” in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
