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An old poem chanted by 1,000 young voices
Updated: 2011-05-20 16:33
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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 Pupils sit together whilst reading aloud classical works of Sinology - China Studies - on the ground of Bianbjinglu primary school, Kaifeng city, Central China’s Henan province, May 20, 2011. Nearly a thousand pupils gather to read the ancient traditional Chinese poetry to mark the start of the local “Reading Festival” and the establishment of the Dongfang Youth Sinology Academy in Bianjinglu primary school, May 20, 2011.[Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
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