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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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China-Greece int'l theater festival debuts in Athens

STORY: China-Greece int'l theater festival debuts in Athens SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities for the audience at the first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTOS DIMAS, Greek deputy minister of culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 4. various of the drama "The Prince of Lanling" 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): AGGELIKI, Audience 6. various of the drama "The Prince of Lanling" 7. various of the Chinese cultural experience activities during the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival kicked off on Saturday, with Chinese dramas bringing an audio-visual feast to the audiences. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHRISTOS DIMAS, Greek deputy minister of culture "Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival is an amazing initiative. It is something that of course we fully support from the side of the

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-THEATER FESTIVAL

(231203) -- ATHENS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors from the National Theater of China perform at the Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival in Athens, Greece, Dec. 2, 2023. The first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival kicked off on Saturday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-THEATER FESTIVAL

(231203) -- ATHENS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Christos Dimas, Greek deputy minister of culture, addresses the opening ceremony of the Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival in Athens, Greece, Dec. 2, 2023. The first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival kicked off on Saturday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A dancer of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni (C) watches the performance of China's TAO Dance Theater in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port

STORY: Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration at Piraeus port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Piraeus mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): PANTELIS DIOLETIS, Deputy mayor of Salamina municipality 4. various of performances and banquet STORYLINE: Greek and Chinese participants jointly celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival in Piraeus, Greece's largest port, on Wednesday evening, exchanging good wishes for health and prosperity, and expressing their willingness to forge stronger bilateral ties for the benefit of both countries. The event was jointly organized by COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port Authority, China Public Diplomacy Association, the Chinese Embassy in Greece, and the Athens Business Confucius Institute. The event, which was hosted at the premises of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.), saw Greek and Chinese participants singing popular

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GREECE-ATHENS-WORLD REFUGEE DAY-COOKING WITH REFUGEES

(230619) -- ATHENS, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek chef Agapi Micheli (R) and Dianne Priscille Ndzouatchoua, a guest chef from Cameroon, show a dish at a fast food restaurant in Athens, Greece, on June 19, 2023. Refugee and Greek chefs have teamed up in four Athens restaurants this week to cook their national dishes and send a message of unity and hope on World Refugee Day. Along with local partners, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has organized a festival called "Cooking #WithRefugees," which runs from June 18 to 22. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) TO GO WITH Feature: Chefs team up in Athens restaurants to mark World Refugee Day

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GREECE-ATHENS-WORLD REFUGEE DAY-COOKING WITH REFUGEES

(230619) -- ATHENS, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek chef Agapi Micheli (L) and Dianne Priscille Ndzouatchoua, a guest chef from Cameroon, pose for a photo at a fast food restaurant in Athens, Greece, on June 19, 2023. Refugee and Greek chefs have teamed up in four Athens restaurants this week to cook their national dishes and send a message of unity and hope on World Refugee Day. Along with local partners, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has organized a festival called "Cooking #WithRefugees," which runs from June 18 to 22. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) TO GO WITH Feature: Chefs team up in Athens restaurants to mark World Refugee Day

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GREECE-ATHENS-WORLD REFUGEE DAY-COOKING WITH REFUGEES

(230619) -- ATHENS, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek chef Agapi Micheli (L) and Dianne Priscille Ndzouatchoua, a guest chef from Cameroon, prepare dishes at a fast food restaurant in Athens, Greece, on June 19, 2023. Refugee and Greek chefs have teamed up in four Athens restaurants this week to cook their national dishes and send a message of unity and hope on World Refugee Day. Along with local partners, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has organized a festival called "Cooking #WithRefugees," which runs from June 18 to 22. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) TO GO WITH Feature: Chefs team up in Athens restaurants to mark World Refugee Day

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GREECE-ATHENS-WORLD REFUGEE DAY-COOKING WITH REFUGEES

(230619) -- ATHENS, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek chef Agapi Micheli (R) and Dianne Priscille Ndzouatchoua, a guest chef from Cameroon, pose for a photo at a fast food restaurant in Athens, Greece, on June 19, 2023. Refugee and Greek chefs have teamed up in four Athens restaurants this week to cook their national dishes and send a message of unity and hope on World Refugee Day. Along with local partners, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has organized a festival called "Cooking #WithRefugees," which runs from June 18 to 22. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) TO GO WITH Feature: Chefs team up in Athens restaurants to mark World Refugee Day

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GREECE-ATHENS-WORLD REFUGEE DAY-COOKING WITH REFUGEES

(230619) -- ATHENS, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek chef Agapi Micheli (L) and Dianne Priscille Ndzouatchoua, a guest chef from Cameroon, prepare dishes at a fast food restaurant in Athens, Greece, on June 19, 2023. Refugee and Greek chefs have teamed up in four Athens restaurants this week to cook their national dishes and send a message of unity and hope on World Refugee Day. Along with local partners, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Refugee Agency UNHCR has organized a festival called "Cooking #WithRefugees," which runs from June 18 to 22. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos) TO GO WITH Feature: Chefs team up in Athens restaurants to mark World Refugee Day

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Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens

STORY: Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): GIORGOS PATOULIS, Governor of Attica Region 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): REN REN, Director of China Culture Center in Athens 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): CHRISTOS PAPACHRISTOS, President of the Hellenic Wushu-Kungfu Federation 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): SPYROS KARAPANOS, Technical advisor of the Hellenic Wushu-Kungfu Federation STORYLINE: The 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. During the opening ceremony, young practitioners and masters of Kung Fu from Canada, the Netherlands, Lebanon and some other countries displayed martial arts. Spectators were also introduced to Chinese calligraphy, the art of flower arrangement, the Chinese tea culture and music. The two-day event brings toget

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Young practitioners of Sanda, a style of competitive Wushu, compete during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Young Kung Fu practitioners perform during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A young practitioner of Sanda, a style of competitive Wushu, prepares to compete during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece

STORY: Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): LINA MENDONI, Greek Culture and Sports Minister 3. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LINDA KAPETANEA, Artistic director of Kalamata Dance Festival 5. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) STORYLINE: A troupe of Chinese dancers will open Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) this summer, the event's organizers announced in Athens on Monday. It will be the first time that a Chinese dance troupe participates in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. This year's edition of the annual festival will take place from July 14 to July 23 in Kalamata city, as well as

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Morita sets national record in 100m backstroke

KURASHIKI, Japan - Athens Olympic bronze medal winner Tomomi Morita reacts in joy after setting a national record of 54.20 seconds in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the National Sports Festival in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on Wept. 13.

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Traditional Japan drumming group performs at Greek festival

ATHENS, Greece - A Japanese traditional drumming group performs at the Herodes Atticus Odeon in the Greek capital during the finale of the annual Athens Festival on Sept. 28. Members of Osaka DaDaDaDan Tenko, an Osaka-based drumming group, impressed the audience with their powerful drumming and performances combining samisen, a Japanese three-string instrument, and elements of Kabuki.

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A family visits the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman selects books during the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman browses through a book during the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-BOOK FESTIVAL

(220902) -- ATHENS, Sept. 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance during the 50th Book Festival in Athens, Greece, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 50th Book Festival kicked off at Zappeion Mansion in central Athens on Friday. The annual event will last until Sept. 18. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TASTE OF ATHENS-GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL

(220708) -- ATHENS, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A saleswoman makes an ice cream at the Taste of Athens festival in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022. Taste of Athens festival is a gastronomic event that takes place at Zappeion Mansion in Athens from Thursday to Sunday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TASTE OF ATHENS-GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL

(220708) -- ATHENS, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A cook prepares a dish at the Taste of Athens festival in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022. Taste of Athens festival is a gastronomic event that takes place at Zappeion Mansion in Athens from Thursday to Sunday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TASTE OF ATHENS-GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL

(220708) -- ATHENS, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People toast at the Taste of Athens festival in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022. Taste of Athens festival is a gastronomic event that takes place at Zappeion Mansion in Athens from Thursday to Sunday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-TASTE OF ATHENS-GASTRONOMIC FESTIVAL

(220708) -- ATHENS, July 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Taste of Athens festival in Athens, Greece, July 7, 2022. Taste of Athens festival is a gastronomic event that takes place at Zappeion Mansion in Athens from Thursday to Sunday. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman enjoys food at the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An employee prepares food at the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes her oder at the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy food at the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An employee shows a sandwich at the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

(220507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People take part in the Athens Street Food Festival in Athens, Greece, on May 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL

(220420) -- ATHENS, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform in the Fethiye Mosque during the first Sacred Music Festival in Athens, Greece, on April 19, 2022. The first Sacred Music Festival takes place at 17 landmarks in Athens from April 18 to April 20. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL

(220420) -- ATHENS, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A musician performs in front of the Acropolis Museum during the first Sacred Music Festival in Athens, Greece, on April 19, 2022. The first Sacred Music Festival takes place at 17 landmarks in Athens from April 18 to April 20. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL

(220420) -- ATHENS, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform in front of the Acropolis Museum during the first Sacred Music Festival in Athens, Greece, on April 19, 2022. The first Sacred Music Festival takes place at 17 landmarks in Athens from April 18 to April 20. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL

(220420) -- ATHENS, April 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform in the Fethiye Mosque during the first Sacred Music Festival in Athens, Greece, on April 19, 2022. The first Sacred Music Festival takes place at 17 landmarks in Athens from April 18 to April 20. (Photo by Lefteris Partsalis/Xinhua)

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Morita sets national record in 100m backstroke

KURASHIKI, Japan - Athens Olympic bronze medal winner Tomomi Morita reacts in joy after setting a national record of 54.20 seconds in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the National Sports Festival in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on Wept. 13. (Kyodo)

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Traditional Japan drumming group performs at Greek festival

ATHENS, Greece - A Japanese traditional drumming group performs at the Herodes Atticus Odeon in the Greek capital during the finale of the annual Athens Festival on Sept. 28. Members of Osaka DaDaDaDan Tenko, an Osaka-based drumming group, impressed the audience with their powerful drumming and performances combining samisen, a Japanese three-string instrument, and elements of Kabuki. (Kyodo)