Detecting language using up to the first 30 seconds. Use `--language` to specify the language Detected language: English [00:00.000 --> 00:07.080] Worshipped heaven and pray for harvest and now it's clock counting down. People are wishing a peaceful and happy new year [00:09.240 --> 00:14.600] LED lights form a giant clock on the altar with the clock ticking down to midnight [00:15.000 --> 00:18.400] Nearly thousand students began cycling on the central bridge [00:18.400 --> 00:25.400] Their movement lit up the LED panels showcasing green technology and low carbon concepts [00:36.400 --> 00:40.400] It's the Chinese capital's first official outdoor New Year's Eve celebration [00:41.400 --> 00:44.400] joining in the countdown tradition of other world major cities [00:44.400 --> 00:53.400] The happy new year image flashing on the temple of heaven symbolizes hopes for happy, healthy and prosperous 2012 [00:54.400 --> 00:56.400] Guanxing CCTV Beijing [00:57.400 --> 01:07.400] Away from the spectacular light shows, the partying, the noise and the fireworks, some New Year revelers enjoyed a slightly quieter start to 2012 [01:07.400 --> 01:12.400] Many chose to escape the cities and take a New Year's excursion to some more remote places [01:13.400 --> 01:18.400] Steeped in history and culture to join local residents across China for New Year's Eve. Let's take a look [01:22.400 --> 01:30.400] In Fubiao County near Kunming in Yunnan province, people celebrated New Year's Eve with the performance of multi-ethnic dancing [01:30.400 --> 01:38.400] For hundreds of years, Yi people, Dong people and many other ethnic minorities have been living by Dianchi Lake [01:42.400 --> 01:48.400] The traditional festive display went down well with both domestic and foreign visitors [01:52.400 --> 01:57.400] People enjoy watching the shows and I think our very own ethnic elements are the highlight [01:57.400 --> 02:02.400] The development of local tourism needs a cultural dimension to give it a unique perspective [02:08.400 --> 02:14.400] Over in Sanya in Hainan province, there's a wide range of interesting experiences for tourists to enjoy [02:15.400 --> 02:20.400] such as lead dances, boat shape hats, jackets made of tree skin and lead embroidery [02:20.400 --> 02:28.400] A resident insists their culture is alive and thriving and is something they want to share with the visitors [02:28.400 --> 02:48.400] In Guangdong province, craftsmen in Jieyang city demonstrate their local jade culture to visitors from across the globe [02:48.400 --> 02:56.400] In the exhibition hall, the jade masters explain their thoughts and ideas behind their art [03:04.400 --> 03:11.400] I found it so fascinating, every piece is so delicate and the process is so thoughtful and full of wisdom [03:11.400 --> 03:21.400] With many city dwellers longing to get away from the overcrowding during public holidays, the range of choices on offer are growing [03:22.400 --> 03:31.400] Traveling is becoming an ever more attractive alternative for travelers looking to find their own unique way of welcoming the start of a new year [03:31.400 --> 03:45.400] Every new year's season is full of performances, let's check out Chengqing in southwest China, where local residents enjoy the work of famous art folk artists [03:51.400 --> 03:59.400] The show opened with the song Hope in the Field and the audience were entertained by famous folk artist Niu Jun, who took the stage for hosting movies [03:59.400 --> 04:09.400] The show also brought familiar melodies like The Road to Heaven and Qinghai Tibet Plateau, in addition to other forms of folk art like hand shadow play [04:14.400 --> 04:20.400] But the real highlight was a crosstalk show, humor is outside from famous comedian Jiang Kun [04:20.400 --> 04:35.400] People know us from TV screens, but never face to face, I hope that folk artists and singers can get closer to common people [04:35.400 --> 04:51.400] The show was set up to entertain the poor and rural children whose parents work far away, 11-year-old Mu Die only sees her parents once a year, but was totally absorbed by the show [04:51.400 --> 05:07.400] Even though my parents are now with me, I am happy to see the show, I like the song Qinghai Tibet Plateau very much [05:07.400 --> 05:22.400] Organized by the Chinese Ballard Singers Association in the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the event has brought joy to the audiences ever since 2005 [05:22.400 --> 05:35.400] Li Bo, CCTV [05:35.400 --> 05:55.400] All dances were drawn by laugh of the time from well-known comedian Li Jindou, and sound of taste from young performers Li Weijian and Wu Bin, and many other performances from local artists [05:55.400 --> 06:08.400] New year is approaching and everyone is looking forward to going back home, we want to bring warm to them on this occasion [06:08.400 --> 06:28.400] Organized by Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the program has toured schools, communities and companies. It aims to create folk art programs to spread Beijing spirit across the city [06:28.400 --> 06:38.400] Li Bo, CCTV [06:59.400 --> 07:22.400] The Laba Festival has a history of over 1000 years in China, the tradition originated from Indian Buddhism, legend has it that Sakya Muni became a Buddhist on the Banyan, on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, afterwards people would have rice porridge on this day in memory of the Buddha's sufferings [07:22.400 --> 07:34.400] Since Laba rice porridge was believed to be blessed with good fortune and longevity, it was also called longevity blessing porridge and virtue blessing porridge [07:34.400 --> 07:47.400] In northern China, people brine Laba garlic and cook Laba rice porridge and offer sacrifice to their ancestors, then family members gather together to have the porridge [07:47.400 --> 08:05.400] The Laba Festival this year falls on the new year and all our family members will get together, like peeling garlic, we hope we can throw away all the worries and our happiness and preserve new year wishes and good feelings in our hearts like preserving the white garlic [08:05.400 --> 08:31.400] Laba rice porridge contains glutinous rice, red beans, millet, Chinese sorghum, peas, dried lotus seeds and red beans, since it is also known as a treasure porridge, another ingredient is added such as dried dates, chestnuts, walnuts, almond or peanuts [08:31.400 --> 08:43.400] Sugar is also added to sweeten the pot, in southern China people also pickle fish for the festival, Shanghai resident Mr. Hu explains [08:43.400 --> 08:51.400] Fishes symbolizes the wish for riches to overflow in the new year, the bigger and the more the fishes are, the better the coming new year [08:51.400 --> 09:03.400] Laba porridge is not only easy to prepare but also a nutritious winter food, because it contains amino acids, protein, vitamin and other nutrition [09:03.400 --> 09:17.400] Cooked nuts and dried fruit are believed to help calm nerves, strengthen the heart and boost vitality, perhaps this is why the ingredients are known as treasures, Bijianlu CCTV [09:17.400 --> 09:27.400] Taipei's Shilin night market is the most well-known night fair in Taiwan and it has reopened in the new location in time for the festive season [09:27.400 --> 09:38.400] Preparations for the relocation have been underway for nearly nine years and some vendors voiced concerns over sales, but as it welcomed his first day, crowds flocked in, bringing the market to life [09:38.400 --> 09:49.400] The streets are lined with many popular Taiwan traditional foods such as oyster omelette, fried chicken and sausages, free sweet dumplings can also be enjoyed in this tidy new market [09:49.400 --> 09:58.400] This accessible street food fair is the largest night market in Taiwan and is most visited by the locals as well as tourists from the Chinese mainland [09:58.400 --> 10:07.400] In South Africa, New Year celebrations have coincided with the 125th birthday of the city of Johannesburg [10:07.400 --> 10:15.400] South Africans and other people from around the world took to the streets of Africa's biggest city for a carnival-style celebration [10:15.400 --> 10:18.400] CCTV correspondent Rene de Com was there [10:18.400 --> 10:35.400] The city of Johannesburg is known as the city of gold because of its rich history as a gold mining town [10:35.400 --> 10:45.400] Africa's city of bright lights and big dreams where fortunes have been made and lost over the past 125 years [10:45.400 --> 10:56.400] People of all ages took to the streets for a double celebration to mark the founding of Johannesburg and to celebrate the beginning of 2012 [11:00.400 --> 11:07.400] The city of Jobek is a well-class African city. It is a gateway of the African continent. It is an economic hub of the country [11:07.400 --> 11:17.400] One to say, this city is your city. Jobek belongs to all those who live in it. People must enjoy responsibly and certainly to have a good future in 2012 [11:18.400 --> 11:30.400] Many of those taking part in the carnival were children from Johannesburg shelters and orphanages as well as some from the rural areas outside Johannesburg [11:30.400 --> 11:33.400] who have never been to the city before [11:33.400 --> 11:39.400] not even the rain to put a damper on this uniquely South African celebration [11:45.400 --> 11:52.400] It's a great celebration here in Johannesburg and a happy new year for everybody in South Africa and all over the world [11:52.400 --> 11:59.400] I want to say hi to my mom and everybody who knows me and I wish you a happy new year [11:59.400 --> 12:04.400] What a wonderful celebration here, great atmosphere, really fun being here [12:04.400 --> 12:09.400] Thanks for being here, we're from Germany and happy new year to all South Africans and everyone [12:09.400 --> 12:11.400] Happy New Year! [12:11.400 --> 12:24.400] Rivalers say they're determined to celebrate the 125th birthday of Africa's city of gold and usher in a new year after a rather challenging 2011 [12:24.400 --> 12:30.400] Happy New Year from South Africa! [12:54.400 --> 13:02.400] Rivalers say they're determined to celebrate the 125th birthday of Africa's city of gold and usher in a new year after a rather challenging 2011 [13:02.400 --> 13:26.400] Rivalers say they're determined to celebrate the 125th birthday of Africa's city of gold and usher in a new year after a rather challenging 2011 [13:26.400 --> 13:35.400] Welcome back to Country Express. The Palace Museum, or better known as the Forbidden City, is the most magnificent and splendid palace complex in China [13:35.400 --> 13:43.400] and is generally considered one of the world's greatest palaces. It was completed in the Ming dynasty almost 700 years ago [13:43.400 --> 13:48.400] And now even those who don't have a chance to visit Beijing can admire the Asian treasure [13:48.400 --> 13:57.400] The Forbidden City, a documentary divided into 100 approximately 6-minute sections, premiered at the museum itself on Thursday [13:57.400 --> 14:07.400] Co-produced by the Palace Museum and CCTV, it uses cutting-edge shooting techniques to reveal the intricate detail and complexity of the palace [14:07.400 --> 14:15.400] The documentary also shines a light on the details of life inside the Forbidden City and the private lives of the emperors who live there [14:15.400 --> 14:19.400] The documentary reaches audience on January 1 [14:19.400 --> 14:28.400] The Expo Museum in Shanghai is going to release 28 ink stamps in the new year to commemorate the 2011 Expo [14:28.400 --> 14:41.400] 19 of the stamps will represent the pavilions found at Expo, while the others will represent other things like the month of January, the year 2012, door guards and other things found at Expo [14:41.400 --> 14:49.400] Visitors will be able to get a free stamp with their entrance ticket and an advertisement defund in Metro Express magazine [14:49.400 --> 14:59.400] Fashionistas should pay close attention here. A special ethnic clothing design competition was held in China's Inda, Mongolia [14:59.400 --> 15:06.400] with nearly 100 models and designers from China, Mongolia and Russia participating. Let's take a look [15:06.400 --> 15:16.400] Blue and white colors feature prominently in this Chinese design, meant to evoke the traditional blues and whites of porcelain [15:16.400 --> 15:31.400] The Russian entries couldn't be more different, bringing vibrant colors and elaborate decoration to the catwalk [15:31.400 --> 15:45.400] And a Mongolian designer produced this dress by adding modern elements to a traditional Mongolian robe [15:45.400 --> 15:51.400] Ultimately, it was Wang Teng from China who took the top prize [15:51.400 --> 16:02.400] I want to show the charm of Chinese art and culture, so I used a dragon pattern in my design [16:02.400 --> 16:09.400] Wang Teng spent two months preparing, and her fellow competitors also started work far in advance [16:09.400 --> 16:19.400] We prepared for a long time and came to China to participate the competition. The girls from China and Russia also worked very hard [16:19.400 --> 16:22.400] I'm glad I could win a prize [16:23.400 --> 16:31.400] The organizers say that it is not just a competition, but also a platform for cultural exchange for China, Russia and Mongolia [16:31.400 --> 16:37.400] More importantly, they hope that the competition will draw more attention on the world stage [16:37.400 --> 16:40.400] This is CCTV [16:40.400 --> 16:46.400] A museum for bentun culture formed out of a meddling of hand troops garrisoned near China's borders [16:46.400 --> 16:52.400] and southwards of frontier ethnic groups has been opened to the public in Yongsheng County of Yunnan province [16:52.400 --> 16:57.400] Now people can learn about this culture from the Yongsheng Bentun Cultural Museum [16:57.400 --> 17:06.400] A 3,000 square meter museum with a total investment of 29 million yuan exhibits some 300 pieces of cultural relics and nearly 1000 pictures [17:06.400 --> 17:15.400] Among the exhibitions are Sichuan ham and silverware making techniques showing a mixing of the cultures in the area [17:17.400 --> 17:19.400] Culture Express [17:19.400 --> 17:24.400] Every minute, every hour, China changes [17:24.400 --> 17:29.400] Country undergoing tremendous transformation [17:29.400 --> 17:33.400] Every day we go behind the headlines [17:33.400 --> 17:36.400] Join us on China 24 [17:36.400 --> 17:39.400] The one show on China that you cannot miss [17:45.400 --> 17:47.400] Telling human stories [17:47.400 --> 17:48.400] Timely response [17:48.400 --> 17:49.400] On the spot report [17:49.400 --> 17:50.400] Beneath the surface [17:50.400 --> 17:51.400] We have it all [17:51.400 --> 17:52.400] China 24 [17:52.400 --> 17:54.400] A program you don't want to miss [17:54.400 --> 17:59.400] China 24 only on CCTV News [17:59.400 --> 18:05.400] Culture Express has been taking a good look back at 2012 [18:05.400 --> 18:09.400] 11 in previous programs we've gone to the years at top movies [18:09.400 --> 18:14.400] And today we'll have a quick look back at some of our 2011's biggest musical acts [18:14.400 --> 18:15.400] Sound good? [18:18.400 --> 18:21.400] 2011 saw the passing of soul singer Amy Winehouse [18:21.400 --> 18:29.400] Whose death at age 27 left many wondering what works might have been seen coming from the troubled young star had things been different [18:29.400 --> 18:37.400] The sad news of her death by alcohol poisoning on July 23, 2011 led many fans to buy her 2007 album Back to Black [18:37.400 --> 18:42.400] Songs from the multi-platinum, multi-grammy winning album reappeared in the charts [18:42.400 --> 18:51.400] And Amy Winehouse's posthumous album Lioness Hidden Treasures was released on December 5 [19:00.400 --> 19:07.400] Coldplay's musical star continued to rise in 2011 with the release of the band's fifth album Milo Zylotto [19:07.400 --> 19:11.400] And a storming set at the Glastonbury Music Festival in the UK [19:11.400 --> 19:14.400] Lead singer Chris Martin, however, remains humble [19:28.400 --> 19:31.400] The top teen star of the year was definitely Justin Bieber [19:31.400 --> 19:35.400] Drawing ear-splitting screams from his young fans wherever he went [19:35.400 --> 19:40.400] The star released a film, never say never, his own perfume and a Christmas album [19:40.400 --> 19:42.400] Jeremy Spiro-Win, CCTV [19:44.400 --> 19:49.400] A stone technology park is set to be built in India's southern Akana, Taka state [19:49.400 --> 19:53.400] The organisers say that it aims to grow the stone industry in India [19:53.400 --> 19:54.400] Let's take a look [19:56.400 --> 20:04.400] The All Indian Grannies and Stone Association will handle the construction of a global stone technology park in Bangalore [20:04.400 --> 20:13.400] The park, which will cover 100 acres and showcase the beauty of natural stone, will be built with financial assistance from the provincial and federal governments [20:13.400 --> 20:17.400] It is hoped that it will provide a boost to the Indian economy [20:20.400 --> 20:31.400] So for that purpose we want to have a training centre, RMD store museum and diploma courses also in regard to the quarrying and processing of the machineries [20:31.400 --> 20:38.400] And it will help in employment and it will help in export, our economy will improve [20:39.400 --> 20:47.400] He added that the park will showcase the splendour of natural stone from all over the country and open the market for international clients [20:47.400 --> 20:57.400] The association also announced that the 10th International Stone Affair will be held in Bangalore from February the 1st to February the 4th of 2012 [20:57.400 --> 21:17.400] The main feature of the store is to invite the foreign buyers to the country and make them aware of the development in the country and be part of this stone industry of India [21:18.400 --> 21:24.400] There will be more than 500 stalls at the fair. It is expected to bring boosted income to many [21:24.400 --> 21:36.400] A Russian and Mongolian All-Painting exhibition was held over the weekend in Manjoli of northern China in the Mongolia Autonomous Region [21:36.400 --> 21:42.400] The 7-day event is a part of the 13th China-Russia-Mongolia International Ice and Snow Festival [21:42.400 --> 21:52.400] The exhibition has helped to strengthen cultural communication between Manjoli City of China, Russia and Mongolia [21:52.400 --> 22:00.400] Manjoli lies on the China-Russia border. It is a major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railroad that links Beijing and Moscow [22:00.400 --> 22:06.400] Though small, the city provides opportunity to experience Russian culture without having to cross the border [22:06.400 --> 22:18.400] This was painted in Moscow. The river, the forest, the classical buildings in the painting depicts autumnal September in Russia [22:18.400 --> 22:21.400] Looking at it makes you feel warm [22:21.400 --> 22:32.400] It is a welcome chance for art lovers in Manjoli to explore contemporary art of Russia and Mongolia [22:32.400 --> 22:37.400] It is also a platform to boost friendly ties between China, Russia and Mongolia [22:37.400 --> 22:47.400] The All-Painting exhibition is a new and exotic experience for me. It is rare to see art of its kind [22:47.400 --> 22:53.400] I'm really surprised by the spirit of exotic culture and art embodied in the show [22:53.400 --> 23:11.400] Over 50 artworks of beautiful natural scenery and vivid portraits can be viewed. They not only represent strong ethnic customs, but also embody sentiments of idealism [23:11.400 --> 23:28.400] I've seen Chinese calligraphy and Mongolian paintings during the exhibition. They inspire me a lot. Chinese and Mongolian artists are great masters in the art of painting [23:28.400 --> 23:32.400] I hope we can communicate and help each other in techniques [23:32.400 --> 23:46.400] The exhibition has charmed and inspired many visitors. One Chinese visitor aged over 70 could not resist showing off his talents [23:46.400 --> 23:53.400] A splash of water and ink and a Mongolian girl riding on a camel soon appeared before visitors' eyes [23:53.400 --> 24:03.400] That's all for today's edition of Culture Express. We'll leave you with some more highlights from new-hate adaptations at the Children's Arts Theatre in Soap's Fables [24:03.400 --> 24:27.400] Thank you for watching. Stay tuned for more CCTV news coming up next. [25:33.400 --> 25:53.400] Children, what are you doing? [25:53.400 --> 26:19.400] A voice is rising in the east and spreading throughout the world. It's the voice of innovation, future and success. We inspire each other, grow together. ICBC [26:23.400 --> 26:33.400] Outstanding quality, global vision, jack motors, better products, better world [26:33.400 --> 26:50.400] In 1915, Changyue attended the World Expo as the representative of China's wine industry and entered four products [26:50.400 --> 27:13.400] In 1931, Changyue made its own Chinese dry red wine. Changyue today owns nearly 17,000 hectares of vineyards in six high-quality wine regions in China [27:13.400 --> 27:32.400] These provide fresh, natural and mature grapes for winemaking. Changyue has the world's latest equipment and technology, together with a world-class team of vigners [27:32.400 --> 27:45.400] At its six chateaus in China, Changyue integrates international capital and technology. It has also established international chateaux alliances with local partners in the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France, Italy and New Zealand [27:45.400 --> 28:04.400] Our goal is the whole world. In my opinion, Changyue is a family business looking for excellence, and I am sure that Changyue has a very promising future. Always a pioneer, Changyue [28:16.400 --> 28:23.400] Hello, and a very warm welcome to this update of CCTV News. I'm Edwin Ma in Beijing. [28:23.400 --> 28:38.400] Chinese President Hu Jintao has called for strengthened confidence in order to accomplish the tasks of 2012. The president made the comments in Beijing on Sunday as he and other senior officials celebrated the new year [28:38.400 --> 28:50.400] Hu Jintao also stressed the need to tackle the problems of economic and social development and overcome various risks and challenges arising both within and outside the country [28:50.400 --> 29:00.400] He said progress should be achieved in transforming the country's pattern of economic development, deepening reform and improving people's livelihoods [29:00.400 --> 29:13.400] He added that China must stick to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, continue to adhere to the theories of socialism and the socialist system with Chinese characteristics [29:13.400 --> 29:22.400] Hu Jintao made the speech at a tea party held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference [29:22.400 --> 29:34.400] Well, besides the reactions in China, President Hu Jintao's new year speech attracted a lot of attention from the international media. [29:34.400 --> 29:37.400] Fintan Monahan takes a closer look. [29:37.400 --> 29:46.400] The American financial media group Bloomberg News highlighted what it considered several key points from President Hu Jintao's new year speech. [29:46.400 --> 29:57.400] One of them was that China will balance what Hu described as relatively quick economic growth with inflation controls in 2012 amid rising uncertainty over the world economic recovery [29:57.400 --> 30:17.400] Bloomberg also said,