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No Barriers, a Thousand Lights Shining on Each Other: Diverse Cultures Meet Equally in the Light and Shadow of the Golden Panda Awards

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China News Service, Chengdu, September 14 (Reporter He Shaoqing) Former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took out a panda doll named “Huahua” from his pocket; an American director interpreted giant pandas from the perspective of Chinese philosophy; filmmakers from across the globe traveled over mountains and seas to listen to and see one another… From September 12 to 13, diverse cultures met on an equal footing in the light and shadow of the 2nd Golden Panda Awards.

In 1895, the Lumière brothers of France held the first public screening of short films such as Arrival of a Train in a basement in Paris. Since then, cinema—an art form that relies on light, shadow and time-space, and integrates audio-visual expressions with narratives—has come into existence. In 1925, the world’s first mechanical television set was invented. Film and television have not only reshaped human entertainment and daily life, but also played a profound role in the construction of modern civilization.

Compared with the thousands of film festivals and TV/film exhibitions worldwide, the Golden Panda Awards has broken the boundaries of genre and region since its inception, covering four major categories: films, TV dramas, animations and documentaries. For the 2nd Golden Panda Awards, overseas works accounted for 73.2% of all collected entries, and nearly half of the judges were from outside China.

On the evening of the 13th, 27 awards of the 2nd Golden Panda Awards were announced one after another in the “Land of Abundance” (a traditional name for Sichuan Province). Darlene Veenstra, a 77-year-old Brazilian actress, won the Best Actress Award in the Film Category for her courage to break societal norms; French editor Thomas Mali took home the Best Editing Award in the Documentary Category for Memories of WWⅡ, a work that urges mankind to remember history; the late Chinese director Pema Tseden was awarded the Best Director Award in the Film Category for his film Snow Leopard…

Free from the pursuit of popularity and the urge to cater to the market, the 27 Golden Panda Awards embody the empathy of all humanity toward light and shadow, and vividly illustrate the concept that different cultures can coexist harmoniously while preserving their unique charms (“harmony without uniformity, and beauty in diversity”).

“The Golden Panda Awards can leverage the power of images to inspire creativity, convey beauty, promote inclusiveness, and enhance understanding and resonance among people of all countries,” stated Ahmed, Egyptian Minister of Culture, at the Golden Panda International Cultural Forum. He pointed out that exchanges and dialogues between civilizations are an inevitable choice for humanity in the face of global challenges.

The Golden Panda Awards eliminate barriers and break down prejudices. Through them, people not only perceive the diversity of civilizations and the vastness of the world, but also witness the authenticity of individuals and the vividness of subtle details. Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, noted that the world often views Africa through a one-sided lens, but now Africa is taking the initiative to tell its own stories. “I sincerely appreciate China’s efforts in amplifying Africa’s voice, enabling our stories to reach the world in a clearer and more profound manner.”

Over the 130 years since the birth of film and the 100 years since the invention of television, tremendous changes have taken place in how people watch videos, the technologies used in filming, and the audience groups. Artificial intelligence is now deeply involved in the film industry chain. However, during the Golden Panda Awards, filmmakers from around the world unanimously emphasized the need to “return”—to return to the essence of cinema: films are made for people and touch hearts with emotions.

In the view of Hussein Fahmy, a guest of the Golden Panda Awards and Chairman of the Cairo International Film Festival, although some current films feature breathtaking scenes (such as characters flying through the sky and traversing the earth) and various stunning special effects, if technology is only used as a gimmick to grab attention, such works will hardly resonate with audiences from both the East and the West. Films that can arouse empathy among Eastern and Western audiences must have characters that both groups can relate to, making viewers feel as if they have experienced the characters’ lives firsthand.

Vincent Perez, a renowned Swiss actor and director, quoted a Swiss proverb—”Where the heart is, the tongue will follow”—at the Golden Panda International Cultural Forum to encourage global filmmakers to be the actors, writers and directors of their own lives, and create touching works at the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. Citing Western Turandot and Chinese Ye Xian as examples, he pointed out that although many classic stories originate from different backgrounds, they transcend cultural boundaries and are passed down worldwide due to the shared pursuit of emotion, beauty and hope.

Perhaps, as Chen Kaige, Chairman of the Jury for the 2nd Golden Panda Awards and a Chinese director, put it, the Golden Panda Awards are precisely meant to build a bridge, making exchanges and mutual learning tangible. “We are all torchbearers, using the camera as our language. Every sincere work is a reflection and response to the destiny of humanity.” Chen Kaige added, “When thousands of rivers converge and ten thousand lights shine on one another, what we see will no longer be ‘you’ or ‘me’, but a shared spiritual home that belongs to all mankind.” (End)

Golden Panda Awards Gala Held in Chengdu on the Evening of the 13th; Nezha 2 Wins Best Animation Award    Photo by An Yuan, Reporter of China News Service

Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo International Film Festival and Guest of the Golden Panda Awards         Photo by An Yuan, Reporter of China News Service

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DTF Printing Expands Operations in Dallas to Showcase Advanced Direct-to-Film Technology for Growing $44 Billion Custom Apparel Market

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Dallas, Texas – DTF Printing today announced the expansion of its operations in Dallas, unveiling new capabilities designed to showcase the latest advancements in DTF transfer technology. The expansion comes as the global custom apparel market, currently valued at over $44 billion, continues to grow rapidly, driven by consumer demand for personalized and on-demand products.

The upgraded Dallas facility will serve as both a production hub and a demonstration center, offering businesses hands-on access to DTF printing systems and training resources. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to helping entrepreneurs, apparel brands, and print service providers adopt next-generation apparel printing solutions.

“Direct-to-Film printing is reshaping the future of custom apparel by making high-quality production more accessible and scalable,” said Mike Thomas, Manager for DTF Printing. “With our expanded Dallas operations, we’re not only meeting rising market demand but also creating a space where businesses can experience the technology firsthand.”. Entry-level operations can begin with investments under $15,000, including equipment, initial DTF supplies inventory, and basic setup costs.

Meeting Industry Demand with Scalable Solutions

Unlike traditional screen printing, DTF technology eliminates complex setup processes and high order minimums, enabling businesses of all sizes to fulfill customer demand more efficiently. The Dallas expansion introduces advanced equipment and training programs that allow operators to scale from small-batch production to commercial-level output without sacrificing quality.

Supporting the Growing Apparel Market

The custom apparel sector is projected to reach $67 billion globally by 2030. DTF Printing’s investment in expanded infrastructure highlights its focus on supporting this growth by providing solutions that combine flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Future Outlook

Looking ahead, DTF Printing plans to introduce additional training programs, partnerships with local apparel businesses, and expanded service capabilities to further accelerate the adoption of DTF technology in the U.S. market.

About DTF Printing

DTF Printer is a leader in Direct-to-Film (DTF) technology, providing high-quality, efficient, and scalable solutions for the custom apparel industry. By combining cutting-edge equipment with training and support, DTF Printing empowers businesses to succeed in a rapidly growing market.

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Beyond Key Launches Databricks Consulting Services to Help Enterprises

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Beyond Key has launched Databricks Consulting Services to help enterprises modernize analytics, unify data, and deploy machine learning. The offering includes data engineering, cloud migration, real-time analytics, ML integration, and governance across AWS, Azure, and GCP. A three-phase approach ensures smooth implementation, optimization, and measurable outcomes.

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 16th Sep 2025 – Beyond Key today announced the launch of its Databricks Consulting Services, a full program to help organizations unify their data, modernize analytics, and run machine learning in production. The offering is available now; details and engagement options are published at https://www.beyondkey.com/databricks-consulting. 

Why this matters 

Organizations must turn more data into trusted, actionable insights. Beyond Key’s Databricks Consulting Services give a clear path from legacy systems and scattered data to a single Lakehouse platform that supports real-time analytics, strong governance, and reliable ML pipelines. 

What Beyond Key delivers 

The new service merges Beyond Key’s enterprise software experience with certified Databricks skills to offer focused capabilities: 

  • Data Engineering: Build and tune ETL/ELT pipelines using Apache Spark and Delta Lake for fast, reliable processing. 
  • Cloud Integration and Migration: Move workloads to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with careful planning to limit downtime and control costs. 
  • Machine Learning Integration: Deploy models with MLflow and use MLOps practices so models stay reliable in production. 
  • Real-Time Analytics: Create streaming pipelines for near-instant insights using Structured Streaming. 
  • Data Governance and Delta Lake: Use ACID transactions, schema enforcement and time travel to keep data correct and auditable. 
  • Cost Optimization and Managed Support: Tune clusters, manage usage, and provide ongoing support to keep costs predictable. 

How Beyond Key helps teams 

These services are built to bring value to business and engineering groups: 

  • Data Leaders: A single Lakehouse that cuts silos and makes governance easier as programs scale. 
  • Analytics and BI Teams: Stable pipelines and versioned tables for accurate reporting in Power BI or Tableau. 
  • Data Scientists: Shared notebooks and integrated tooling to turn experiments into production work quickly. 
  • IT and Cloud Operations: Migration tools, cost controls and playbooks that lower migration risk and boost efficiency. 

Built on a clear approach 

Beyond Key follows a three-phase engagement model that aligns to business goals: 

  • Assessment and Planning: Workshops and readiness checks to set architecture, data scope, and KPIs. 
  • Migration and Implementation: Use of automation and manual methods to move data and workloads to Databricks with care. 
  • Optimization and Support: Ongoing tuning, FinOps, and managed services to keep the platform healthy. 

Key strengths 

Beyond Key stakes its practice on clear advantages that matter to enterprise buyers: 

  • Certified Databricks experience: Teams with hands-on delivery and recognized certifications. 
  • Cloud-agnostic skills: Work across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud to pick the right fit for each client. 
  • Full lifecycle services: Strategy, migration, ML integration and ongoing operations from one vendor. 
  • Governance-first design: Data reliability, lineage and auditability are built in from the start. 

Use cases with clear impact 

Examples where Databricks plus Beyond Key deliver measurable outcomes: 

  • Healthcare: Real-time patient analytics to support treatment decisions and improve outcomes. 
  • Financial services: Fraud detection and risk scoring for faster, more accurate alerts. 
  • Retail: Customer segmentation and demand forecasting to improve personalization and inventory planning. 

Customer-first delivery and economics 

Projects are scoped by business KPIs and clear ROI. Beyond Key focuses on cost-effective architectures and actionable roadmaps to reduce time to insight while keeping cloud spend under control. 

How to get started 

To learn more or request a consultation, visit the service page at https://www.beyondkey.com/databricks-consulting. Beyond Key offers a Databricks readiness assessment that evaluates your current state and shows a tailored migration and modernization plan. 

Explore Databricks Consulting 

Leadership comment 

“We launched Databricks Consulting to give enterprises a trusted path to modern analytics and production AI,” said a Beyond Key spokesperson. “Our focus is to cut migration friction and help clients achieve fast, measurable value while keeping governance and costs in check.” 

About Beyond Key 

Beyond Key is a global software development and IT consulting firm that specializes in Microsoft technologies, cloud, data engineering, and AI. With more than 20 years of experience and a global delivery footprint, Beyond Key helps clients build scalable platforms that turn data into business advantage. 

 

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Royal Dragons Cup Website Launches Ahead of Festival on 23rd May 2026

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London, United Kingdom, 16th Sep 2025 – The organisers of the Royal Dragons Cup are proud to announce the official launch of their new website, royaldragonscup.co.uk, going live on 18 September 2025.

The new platform will serve as the central hub for the Dragon Boat Festival, providing everything from race details and team registration to cultural programming, food & drink highlights, and ticketing information.

“The Royal Dragons Cup is more than a race — it’s a celebration of culture, community, and the spirit of teamwork,” said Festival Director Amin. “This new site makes it easier than ever for people to join in, whether they want to paddle, watch, or simply soak up the atmosphere.”

 

Standout Features of the New Website:

  • Race information & schedules — full details of heats, finals, and participating teams.
  • Professional & international teams — featuring elite paddlers from around the world, competing alongside community and corporate groups.
  • Cultural programme — showcasing Chinese heritage, live performances, and community activities.
  • Food & drink guide — discover authentic street food, local vendors, and family-friendly experiences.
  • Tickets & registration — quick access for teams, spectators, and corporate groups.

The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most vibrant cultural celebrations in the UK, bringing together sports enthusiasts, local communities, professional athletes, and international teams. The Royal Dragons Cup highlights both the competitive thrill of racing and the rich traditions of Chinese culture.

 

Who It’s For

  • The event is designed for a wide audience, including:
  • Professional and international dragon boat teams competing at the highest level.
  • Local communities looking for a family-friendly day out.
  • Sports fans & outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the energy of dragon boat racing.
  • Corporate teams & student groups seeking unique team-building opportunities.
  • Festival goers & culture seekers keen to experience Chinese traditions in a modern UK setting.

 

About the Royal Dragons Cup

The Royal Dragons Cup is a premier UK dragon boat festival, blending sport, culture, and community in a single unmissable event. With the launch of royaldragonscup.co.uk, the festival is opening its doors wider than ever before — making it easy for everyone to take part.

Website: royaldragonscup.co.uk

Launch Date: 18 September 2025

Press Contact: Info@royaldragonscup.co.uk

 

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