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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

KYOTO, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo)

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A decorated "yamahoko" float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during a parade of 23 floats, a highlight of the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Decorated "yamahoko" floats parade down a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Bakotska Bay

A houseboat equipped with solar panels floats along the Bakotska Bay on the Dnister River, which was formed after the construction of the Dnister Hydro Power Station, at the Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Bakotska Bay

A houseboat equipped with solar panels floats along the Bakotska Bay on the Dnister River, which was formed after the construction of the Dnister Hydro Power Station, at the Podilski Tovtry National Nature Park, Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

KYOTO, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - A decorated "yamahoko" float is pulled around a corner during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo)

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Decorated "yamahoko" floats parade down a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Decorated "yamahoko" floats parade down a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A decorated "yamahoko" float is pulled around a corner during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A decorated "yamahoko" float is pulled around a corner during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Decorated "yamahoko" floats parade down a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2024. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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New York stages Thanksgiving Day parade with pro-Palestinian protesters' intrusion

STORY: New York stages Thanksgiving Day parade with pro-Palestinian protesters' intrusion SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:13 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: New Yorkers flocked to the streets in Manhattan to witness the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday as the weather was sunny and mild. On the occasion of the holiday for family reunion, gratitude and relaxation, organizers extended the duration of the parade by half an hour to offer more to spectators. The event features character balloons, magical floats, marching bands, performance groups, clowns and music stars, and it was aired on multiple TV channels in the United States. However, the parade was interrupted briefly by scores of people protesting Israel's war in Gaza. The protesters carried a banner reading "Genocide then - Genocide now." Another group of protesters wearing white jumpsuits glued their hands on the 6th Avenue and called for "Li

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Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - NYC

The 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan with giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, Broadway performances and celebrities with musical performances. New York City, Ny, USA on November 23, 2023. Photo by Iris Zimmerman/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - NYC

The 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan with giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, Broadway performances and celebrities with musical performances. New York City, Ny, USA on November 23, 2023. Photo by Iris Zimmerman/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade - NYC

The 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan with giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands, Broadway performances and celebrities with musical performances. New York City, Ny, USA on November 23, 2023. Photo by Iris Zimmerman/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NEW ZEALAND-HASTINGS-BLOSSOM PARADE

(230923) -- HASTINGS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows the Hastings Blossom Parade in Hastings, New Zealand. Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Hastings Blossom Parade 2023, sponsored by the China Cultural Center in Wellington, designed and made by Hastings district councilor and project director Kevin Watkins. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-HASTINGS-BLOSSOM PARADE

(230923) -- HASTINGS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows the Hastings Blossom Parade in Hastings, New Zealand. Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Hastings Blossom Parade 2023, sponsored by the China Cultural Center in Wellington, designed and made by Hastings district councilor and project director Kevin Watkins. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-HASTINGS-BLOSSOM PARADE

(230923) -- HASTINGS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows the Hastings Blossom Parade in Hastings, New Zealand. Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Hastings Blossom Parade 2023, sponsored by the China Cultural Center in Wellington, designed and made by Hastings district councilor and project director Kevin Watkins. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-HASTINGS-BLOSSOM PARADE

(230923) -- HASTINGS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows the Hastings Blossom Parade in Hastings, New Zealand. Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Hastings Blossom Parade 2023, sponsored by the China Cultural Center in Wellington, designed and made by Hastings district councilor and project director Kevin Watkins. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-HASTINGS-BLOSSOM PARADE

(230923) -- HASTINGS, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hastings district councilor Kevin Watkins drives a float named after Nihao China at the Hastings Blossom Parade in Hastings, New Zealand, Sept. 23, 2023. Tens of thousands of people lined up the streets in New Zealand's inner city Hastings to see the colorful floats and amazing performances for the Hastings Blossom Parade on Saturday. A total of 71 magnificent entries threaded their way through the main streets of the city, attracting a crowd of over 25,000 viewers. One of the floats was named after Nihao China, which promotes China's tourism and won the best float of Hastings Blossom Parade 2023, sponsored by the China Cultural Center in Wellington, designed and made by Hastings district councilor and project director Kevin Watkins. (Photo by Meng Tao/Xinhua)

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London celebrates Chinese New Year of Rabbit

STORY: London celebrates Chinese New Year of Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating the Chinese New Year in London 2. various of greetings from London citizens 3. STANDUP (English): HAN YAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of the Grand Parade 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMONA, London resident 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCHESCA, London resident 7. Children celebrating the Chinese New Year 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSH, London resident 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOY CHEUNG, Audience 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NIGEL GRANT, Audience 11. various of the Hakkasan restaurant in London 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ALIX PIXKARD, Director of Marketing, Tao Group Hospitality 13. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, CEO of British luxury goods manufacturer Rapport London STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HAN YAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Chinese dragon and lion dances, the colorful hand-crafted floats, the festive decorations, and the

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Giant official mascots at Closing Ceremony for Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Gigantic official mascots of the Sochi Olympics perform on the stage while a boat floats in the air during the Closing Ceremony for the Winter Olympics at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Games closing ceremony performance

SOCHI, Russia - A boat floats in the air during the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Games closing ceremony performance

SOCHI, Russia - A boat floats in the air during the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Sochi Games closing ceremony attraction

SOCHI, Russia - A boat floats in the air during the closing ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 23, 2014.

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Malta carnival attracts thousands of people

STORY: Malta carnival attracts thousands of people DATELINE: May 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival with floats and participants STORYLINE: The three-day Malta carnival with float parade concluded on Sunday. The traditional carnival festivities originally scheduled in February were postponed to May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first time for people to enjoy the festivities together with carnival float parade since 2020. More than 20 floats shuttled through the main streets of Valletta and participants put on various carnival costumes. Thousands of people got involved in enjoying this large-scale feast. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float from the China Cultural Center in The Hague is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A float from the China Cultural Center in The Hague is seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Floats are seen during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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NETHERLANDS-NOORDWIJK-FLOWER PARADE

(220423) -- NOORDWIJK, April 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, April 23, 2022. Colourful floats decorated in masses of flowers travelled along 42-kilometer route during the Flower Parade of the Bollenstreek on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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Pakistan Day marked amid jubilation, commitments for peace, socio-economic development

STORY: Pakistan Day marked amid jubilation, commitments for peace, socio-economic development DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of military parade 2. various of spectators and floats STORYLINE: The Pakistani nation on Wednesday celebrated the 82nd Pakistan Day with zeal and commitments to achieving economic progress, prosperity and peace. Pakistan Day, also known as the Pakistan Resolution Day or Republic Day, is celebrated annually on March 23 to mark the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, which is a major milestone in the struggle for an independent state. In his message on the occasion, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the country came into being after a long struggle and the key to its development lay in hard work, honesty and morality. "On this day, it is pertinent to reflect upon the challenges confronting us as a nation. Our government has brought in long-term reforms and initiatives to alleviat

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Float procession during Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of 23 decorated floats parades down Oike Street in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2016, during the first part of the Gion Festival, which was split in two parts in 2014. The procession will be also held on July 24 during the latter part of the festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Float procession during Gion Festival in Kyoto

People pull a decorated float to turn it around a corner on a street in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2016, during the Gion Festival, in which a total of 23 decorated floats are paraded through the city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Float procession during Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float parades down Shijo Street in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2016, during the first part of the Gion Festival, which was split in two parts in 2014. A total of 23 floats took part in the procession, which will also be held on July 24 during the latter part of the festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Float procession during Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of 23 decorated floats parades down Oike Street in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2016, during the first part of the Gion Festival, which was split in two parts in 2014. The procession will be also held on July 24 during the latter part of the festival. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo