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Portuguese writer reads ode to late father on Chinese TV program, finding connection that transcends language

Portuguese writer Jose Luis Peixoto appeared on China Central Television's The Reader on Friday, reading from his book You Died on Me (Portuguese-edition: Morreste-me). Peixoto was inspired to share the ode to his beloved father with Chinese audiences after being moved by a similar story of a Chinese father and son.

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NAMOC exhibition showcases artwork of Chinese artist Song Yuelin

A number of watercolor and ink paintings from Chinese artist Song Yuelin are on display at the National Art Museum of China (NAMOC) as part of an exhibition reviewing the artist's East-meets-West art career.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 18:13:43

Flamenco dancer's performance a balm for pandemic-weary souls

Music and dance as a healing balm for pandemic-weary souls is what Spain's Joaquin Cortes had in mind for his new show that opens this Christmas ahead of a global tour.
Source: AFP | 2020/12/13 18:13:41

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Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 17:28:40

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Happy birthday: Failure is not an ending, but the starting point for another, better attempt at something. Learn from the past and try again. Take the time to appreciate the good things in your life. Your lucky numbers: 1, 3, 6, 12, 15.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/13 17:23:40

Ukraine seeks World Heritage status for Chernobyl zone

A soft snow fell as a clutch of visitors equipped with a Geiger counter wandered through the ghostly Ukrainian town of Pripyat, frozen in time since the world's worst nuclear accident in 1986.
Source: AFP | 2020/12/13 16:58:40

Chinese moviegoers grieve the death of controversial South Korean director Kim Ki-duk

World-renowned South Korean film director Kim Ki-duk, who won the top Golden Lion prize at the 2012 Venice Film Festival but later faced allegations of sexual assault against an actress, died at the age 59 in Latvia on Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/12 18:12:05

Cartoons and live performers combine in online Gorillaz gigs

Innovation has always been a hallmark of musician Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett's cartoon band Gorillaz, and now they are aiming to pull off something new in a series of live concerts that audiences can pay to stream into their homes.
Source: Reuters | 2020/12/10 18:43:40

Handbag show to open at London's Victoria & Albert Museum

From the humblest pouch to Birkin bags to Louis Vuitton luggage, a new exhibition in London will explore the function, design and craftsmanship of the accessory that carries our stuff, but can mean so much more.
Source: Reuters | 2020/12/10 18:33:40

Comedy about China's bathhouse culture to debut Friday

Chinese director Yi Xiaoxing's latest comedy Bath Buddy is set to make audiences laugh when it debuts on Friday in Chinese mainland cinemas, which have now returned to full capacity after lockdowns and reduced seating capactity due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 17:53:42

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Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 17:28:40

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Happy birthday: Lady Luck will stay at your side throughout the day. No matter what you do, everything will seem to go your way. Do not let this rare opportunity go to waste. Your lucky numbers: 2, 4, 8, 13, 17.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 17:23:41

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Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 16:53:40

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Happy birthday: A shortcut will look tempting, but will actually lead to a dead end. If you want to cross the finish line this weekend, you will have to take the long road there. Remember: Slow and steady win the race! Money matters are looking up. Your lucky numbers: 1, 4, 6, 11, 15.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/10 16:48:40

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