Tourists visit the ancient city of Ephesus in Izmir, Türkiye, Aug. 14, 2024.
The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the world's famous ancient cities and was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2015. Türkiye started implementing the "Night Museum" project in April this year, aiming to increase the vitality of the night economy. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
Students showcase paper cutting works during a Chinese cultural showcase in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 15, 2024.
The cultural showcase, dubbed "2024 Chinese Cultural Paradise-Nairobi Camp in Kenya," was launched at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University on Aug. 5.
During the 10-day event, students participated in a variety of cultural courses such as Erhu playing, Chinese drums, tie-dye, 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 Alexander Theatre during the Night of the Arts in Helsinki, Finland on Aug. 15, 2024.
The Night of the Arts took place on Aug. 15 in Helsinki, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)
Members of the Chinese delegation for 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 (C) reacts at a press conference after winning the parliamentary vote at the Pheu Thai Party's headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 16, 2024.
Paetongtarn, a candidate backed by Thailand's Pheu Thai-led coalition, was elected as the country's new prime minister on Friday after winning a simple majority in a parliamentary vote. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)
People dance in circles at Palace Square in St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 15, 2024.
The "Russian Circle Dance" international festival was held on Thursday in more than 150 cities, with the main venue in St. Petersburg. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)
Artists perform the dance drama titled "Blue and White: Impression of China" in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli)
