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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Firmin Grüss, Anne Hidalgo and Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Laurence Patrice, Philippe Goujon and Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Firmin Grüss, Anne Hidalgo, Gipsy Gruss, Philippe Goujon and Laurence Patrice during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Stephan Grüss and Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

The Gruss family, Anne Hidalgo, Gipsy Gruss, Firmin Grüss, Philippe Goujon, Laurence Patrice during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Illustration during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Firmin Grüss, Anne Hidalgo, Gipsy Gruss, Philippe Goujon and Laurence Patrice during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Stephan Grüss during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

The children of Alexis Gruss, Anne Hidalgo, Stephan Grüss, Philippe Goujon and Laurence Patrice during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Gipsy Gruss and Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Stephan Grüss during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo and Philippe Goujon during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Anne Hidalgo and Gipsy Gruss during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo Inaugurates The Allee Alexis Gruss - Paris

Maud Florees-Grüss, Stephan Grüss, Anne Hidalgo, Philippe Goujon and Firmin Grüss during the inauguration of the Allee Alexis Gruss in Paris. To honor the memory of Alexis Grüss, in October 2025 the Paris City Council named an alley near Georges Brassens Park in Paris's 15th arrondissement after him. The alley is located near the former horse slaughterhouses in the 15th arrondissement, where he saved horses destined for death and trained them in the circus arts. It will be inaugurated by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris. Paris, France on November 25, 2025, Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Settlers Storm Hebron Old City - Palestine

A vendor sits next to his products in a narrow alley in Hebron, West Bank, on November 8, 2025. Israeli forces took security measures as Israelis, under the protection of Israeli police, raided parts of the city. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Alley Mills and Olivia d'Abo attending the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Arrivals held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on October 17, 2025 in Pasadena, CA Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. SHIRAZ. PERSEPOLIS, CAPITAL OF THE PERSIAN EMPIRE OF THE ACHEMENIDE DYNASTY, HAS BEEN FOUNDED BY DARIUS THE FIRST IN 331 BC. ITS EDIFICATION KEPT GOING DURING TWO CENTURIES UNDER THE RULE OF XERXES 1RST AND ARTAXERXES 1RST UNTIL ITS DESTRUCTION BY ALEXANDER THE GREAT 331 BC. HERE A GRIFFIN IN THE PROCESSION ALLEY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE. CHARENTE MARITIME (17) ILE DE RE, VILLAGE OF SAINT MARTIN DE RE, ALLEY FLOWERED WITH HOLLYHOCKS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE. CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) ILE DE RE, VILLAGE OF LA FLOTTE-EN-RE, FLOWERY ALLEY Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Ahmat Mollaq performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dan

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Artists perform the Samawar dance at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are pe

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Performers participate in a wedding ceremony in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the S

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

A senior artist performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Sama

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin takes a break in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are performe

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin arranges bowls for performing the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) poses for a photo with tourists after performing the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midn

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (1st R) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day,

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Sam

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (R) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dan