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Wheelchaired artist ignites hopes for people in war

Wheelchaired artist ignites hopes for people in war [CGTN]
Wheelchaired artist ignites hopes for people in war [CGTN]
CGTN | 09-Dec-2022

As a painter and a stage director, Marianna Smbatyan has been helping disabled Ukrainians to evacuate from the city affected by the Russia-Ukraine conflict since this March. Disabled with spinal muscular atrophy, Smbatyan herself chose to stay in Zaporizhzhia to continue her works on painting and theater stages. What she has done is ignite hopes for others with her strong faith in life despite the shadows of deadly conflicts. Check out the video: Continue reading “Wheelchaired artist ignites hopes for people in war”

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How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World

How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World [CGTN]
How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World [CGTN]
CGTN | 09-Dec-2022

“Seek knowledge, even if you have to go as far as China.” This is an ancient Arabic proverb that connected China and the Arab World long ago. How did the two cultures establish ties? Come with Merna to find out!

Merna is a Chinese Jordanian girl who grew up in a very diverse cultural environment. Passionate about law, music and classical movies, she believes languages allow anyone willing to learn the chance to thrive in the richness of various cultures. Check out the video: Continue reading “How this ancient Arabic proverb ties China to the Arab World”