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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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65th Independence Anniversary Of Mali - Bamako

Malian President Assimi Goita speaks during an event marking the 65th anniversary of Mali's independence in Bamako, Mali, on September 22, 2025. Mali celebrated on Monday the 65th anniversary of its independence with a seven-hour civil and military parade, preceded in the morning by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument by President Assimi Goita. Photo by Habib Kouyate /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"iYunnan" series of activities in Cambodia held in Phnom Penh

STORY: "iYunnan" series of activities in Cambodia held in Phnom Penh DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (Khmer): SOPHORN KACRONA, Spectator STORYLINE: The release ceremony for the results of the "iYunnan" series of activities in Cambodia was successfully held in Phnom Penh on Friday, as one of the events to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of China-Cambodia diplomatic ties. The event was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the information office of the Yunnan government, the National Television of Cambodia, and the government of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. The "iYunnan" series of activities is one of the innovative non-governmental friendly exchange brands created by the Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. According to the organizer, since its launch in July

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Joint cultural show held to celebrate 65th anniversary of Cambodia-China diplomatic ties

STORY: Joint cultural show held to celebrate 65th anniversary of Cambodia-China diplomatic ties DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the show 2. various of Cambodian DPM and Cabinet Minister Vongsey Visoth addressing the opening ceremony 3. various of Chinese ambassador addressing the opening ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KEANG MOUYHEA, Audience 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): EAN RITHYSAK, Audience STORYLINE: A joint cultural show was held Monday night in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, attracting thousands of spectators. The event was performed by a troupe of Chinese artists from southwest China's Yunnan Province and a team of Cambodian artists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the show, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister Vongsey Visoth said the show was a testament to the promotion of cult

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-JOINT CULTURAL SHOW

(230829) -- PHNOM PENH, Aug. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian artists perform during a joint cultural show to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug. 28, 2023. A joint cultural show was held here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, attracting thousands of spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater on Monday night, the event was jointly performed by a troupe of Chinese artists from Southwest China's Yunnan Province and a team of Cambodian artists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-JOINT CULTURAL SHOW

(230829) -- PHNOM PENH, Aug. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artists perform during a joint cultural show to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug. 28, 2023. A joint cultural show was held here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, attracting thousands of spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater on Monday night, the event was jointly performed by a troupe of Chinese artists from Southwest China's Yunnan Province and a team of Cambodian artists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-JOINT CULTURAL SHOW

(230829) -- PHNOM PENH, Aug. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Cambodian artists perform during a joint cultural show to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug. 28, 2023. A joint cultural show was held here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, attracting thousands of spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater on Monday night, the event was jointly performed by a troupe of Chinese artists from Southwest China's Yunnan Province and a team of Cambodian artists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-JOINT CULTURAL SHOW

(230829) -- PHNOM PENH, Aug. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese artists perform during a joint cultural show to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug. 28, 2023. A joint cultural show was held here to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Cambodia-China diplomatic relations, attracting thousands of spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater on Monday night, the event was jointly performed by a troupe of Chinese artists from Southwest China's Yunnan Province and a team of Cambodian artists from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. (Photo by Phearum/Xinhua)

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China, Cambodia sign LMC Special Fund 2023

STORY: China, Cambodia sign LMC Special Fund 2023 DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. various of Chinese Ambassador Wang Wentian delivering a speech 3. various of Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn delivering a speech STORYLINE: Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn signed here Thursday the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund 2023. Wang said at the event that Cambodia had so far harvested a total of 89 LMC Special Fund projects. Wang also highly spoke of China-Cambodia relations, noting that as 2023 marks the 65th anniversary of the China-Cambodia diplomatic relations and the China-Cambodia friendship year, China stands ready to work with Cambodia to promote the high-quality development of the Belt and Road, and the "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation. He said by following the strategic guidance of leaders of both countries, the

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(230528) -- PHNOM PENH, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the friendship year between China and Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on May 27, 2023. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Large Dutch food trade show opens in Amsterdam

STORY: Large Dutch food trade show opens in Amsterdam DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 65th HORECAVA food trade show STORYLINE: Plump sausages, juicy burgers... these are only a fraction of tasty foods on display at the 65th HORECAVA food trade show, which opened on Monday at the RAI conference center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Opening until Thursday, the large Dutch event for the food industry has brought together thousands of exhibitors to kick-start the food industry badly hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event hosts more than 2,000 exhibitors including bakers and confectioners, large kitchens, and from sectors such as fast service, food and wine and many others. More than 700 companies from the food industry are taking part in the trade show to demonstrate their innovative products and services. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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Japan's oldest Asian elephant Hanako

TACHIKAWA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 5, 2012, shows Asian elephant Hanako at Inokashira Park Zoo in western Tokyo. An event to mark the 65th birthday of Hanako, the oldest elephant in Japan, was held the same day. Since her actual birthday is not known, the zoo regards her as older by a year on Jan. 1 every year.

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Kim Jong Un at anniversary event

BEIJING, China - Kim Jong Un (L), North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's 3rd son and the country's leader-in-waiting, and Ri Yong Ho, chief of the General Staff of the Korean People's Army, watch an event marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea in Pyongyang in October 2010.

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Kim Jong Un

BEIJING, China - This file photo shows leader-in-waiting Kim Jong Un, the third son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, viewing an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the ruling Workers Party of Korea in Pyongyang on Oct. 10, 2010.

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North Korea before anniversary

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Participants of an event view fireworks set off in Pyongyang on Oct. 8, 2010. A ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea is scheduled for Oct. 10.

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Balloons for peace

OTSU, Japan - Worshippers release about 3,000 balloons into sky during an event to pray for peace and to console the victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Mii Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2010. Hiroshima marked the 65th anniversary of the bombing that day.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon speaks during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon completes a speech at a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Behind Ban is a cenotaph inscribing a pledge never to repeat the atomic tragedy. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon offers a wreath during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.S. envoy in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos leaves Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park after attending a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2010. Roos became the first U.S. representative to take part in the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon bows as he offers a wreath during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon offers a wreath during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon offers a wreath during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (R) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan before a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to attend the event.

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U.S. envoy in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos offers a moment of silent prayer during a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Roos became the first U.S. representative to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (2nd from L) waves as he arrives at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to attend a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to take part in the event.

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U.S. envoy in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos attends a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Roos became the first U.S. representative to attend the event.

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U.N. chief in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (C) arrives at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to attend a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2010. Ban became the first U.N. head to take part in the event.

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U.S. envoy in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos (R) shakes hands with Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba (L) as they attend a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Aug. 6, 2010. Roos became the first U.S. representative to take part in the event.

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Banners for peace encircle A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Participants hold banners with messages of peace near Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome at an event calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons on Aug. 1, 2010. Atomic bombing survivors, schoolchildren and others, who encircled the dome, tied 900 banners contributed from around Japan with ribbons and offered silent prayers to those killed by the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the city, ahead of its 65th anniversary on Aug. 6.

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Banners for peace encircle A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Schoolchildren holding banners decorated with messages of peace observe a moment of silence for those killed by the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, near city's Atomic Bomb Dome on Aug. 1, 2010. Participants, who encircled the dome, tied 900 banners contributed from around Japan with ribbons, at the event to call for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons, ahead of the 65th anniversary of the bombing on Aug. 6.

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Malaysia marks 65th anniversary of independence

STORY: Malaysia marks 65th anniversary of independence DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the arrival of Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah 2. various shots of the Independence Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur 3. various shots of the performances and parades 4. various shots of the air show for the Independence Day celebration STORYLINE: Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and other government officials oversaw the parade at the square, which included the marching contingent of members of the

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An air show is staged by Malaysian airforce during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 31, 2022 shows the celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A military parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A parade is staged during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-INDEPENDENCE-65TH ANNIVERSARY

(220831) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (C) waves during the main celebration event of the National Day at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 31, 2022. Malaysia marked the 65th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday with large-scale celebrations following two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main celebration event of the National Day was held at the historical Dataran Merdeka, or Independence Square, in the capital Kuala Lumpur, and attended by tens of thousands of people. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)