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(China Daily)
Updated: 2010-12-22 08:05

Singing volunteers' praises

Vocalist Tan Jing (pictured) will honor volunteers of the 16th Asian Games and the Asian Para Games with a concert at Haixinsha Island in Guangdong's provincial capital Guangzhou on Friday, which is Christmas Eve.

Tan Jing Concert - Night of Volunteers, Rhythm of Harmony includes English songs, Cantopop and opera performances.

About 27,000 volunteers will attend and are expected to join Tan in singing the classic anthem, Love You Ten Thousand Years.

Radio host hopefuls sound out

Beijing People's Radio has launched a national competition to recruit English-language speaking program hosts, editors and journalists.

Radio 774, an English-language channel operated by Beijing People's Radio, began broadcasting in 2004.

The organizer says it has established several requirements. Contestants should be proficient in English and interested in websites.

Musical memories

China Opera and Dance Drama Theater will present a show that encapsulates the troupe's classic programs since it was founded more than 50 years ago.

Its performances range from traditional Chinese folk songs and dance to modern multimedia programs that fuse Eastern and Western cultural elements. The troupe promises a night of surprises and enjoyment. Renowned vocalists as Dai Yuqiang, Han Yanwen and Wu Yanze will perform.

Building on history

Tianjin municipality's City Express recently published a series of reports about the hundreds of colonial buildings throughout the city.

The reports feature interviews with previous homeowners' descendents and historical records to reveal little-known stories. Most of the Western-style buildings belonged to celebrities in the previous century.

The series comprises more than 200 reports and is expected to be compiled into several books. The books are scheduled to land on shelves next year.