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Panchan Rinpoche Tour Concluded In Xizang - China

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and president of the Xizang branch of the Buddhist Association of China, attends the Kalachakra (wheel of time) ritual at Tashilhunpo Monastery, in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 9, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Panchen Rinpoche concludes Xizang tour" Photo by Dronla/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panchan Rinpoche Tour Concluded In Xizang - China

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and president of the Xizang branch of the Buddhist Association of China, attends the Kalachakra (wheel of time) ritual at Tashilhunpo Monastery, in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Panchen Rinpoche concludes Xizang tour" Photo by Dronla/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panchan Rinpoche Tour Concluded In Xizang - China

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and president of the Xizang branch of the Buddhist Association of China, attends the Kalachakra (wheel of time) ritual at Tashilhunpo Monastery, in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Panchen Rinpoche concludes Xizang tour" Photo by Dronla/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panchan Rinpoche Tour Concluded In Xizang - China

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and president of the Xizang branch of the Buddhist Association of China, attends a gathering to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the enthronement of Panchen Rinpoche at Tashilhunpo Monastery, in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Panchen Rinpoche concludes Xizang tour" Photo by Chogo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

A person dressed as The Grinch surfs during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Papanoelada Surfera Event In Nigran - Spain

People dressed up with Santa Claus hats surf during the Papanoelada Surfera, at Patos beach, on December 23, 2025, in Nigrán, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The beach of Patos hosts the Papanoelada Surfera, promoted by the Association of Surf Schools of Patos and the Council of Nigrán, to congratulate the holidays and welcome Christmas. The initiative collaborates with a solidarity cause, as participants must deliver a kilo of food, and the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank of Nigrán. Photo by Adrián Irago / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

A ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association's founding is held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people, including grand champions Onosato and Hoshoryu, attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

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Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (3rd from L) and two grand champions -- Onosato (2nd from L) and Hoshoryu (3rd from R) -- open the cask during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the association's founding at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

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