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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - INDRE ET LOIRE (37) - CASTLE OF LANGEAIS : HALL OF THE PREUX. ALL DRESSED IN RED AND ADORNED WITH A HERRINGBONE ARCH WITH OAK WARHEADS, IT TAKES ITS NAME FROM THE SEQUEL OF THE NINE PRINCES, A UNIQUE SET IN FRANCE OF SEVEN TAPESTRIES (IT LACKS THOSE OF JUDAS MACCHABEE AND CHARLEMAGNE) MADE AND WOVEN BETWEEN 1520 AND 1540 IN AUBUSSON AND FELLETIN (CREUSE). THE NINE PRINCES ARE HECTOR, ALEXANDER, CAESAR, JOSHUA, JUDAS MACCABE, DAVID, CHARLEMAGNE, KING ARTHUR AND GODEFROY DE BOUILLON. IN THE SIXTEENTH, THE "NINE PRIESTS" ARE A HOT TOPIC. TODAY, WE FIND THEM IN PLAYING CARDS, WITH THE SQUARE OF KINGS (ALEXANDER, DAVID, CAESAR, CHARLEMAGNE). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 18 Kyodo - Video taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo)

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Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Exhibition Of Works By Hayao Miyazaki In Tapestry - Aubusson

Thanks to a partnership with Studio Ghibli, 5 monumental tapestries have been woven from images of the famous films of the master of animation cinema Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen at the Cité internationale de la Tapisserie in Aubusson in the Creuse department, France on August 9, 2023. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tapestry themed on "Princess Mononoke" in Paris

Tapestry themed on "Princess Mononoke" in Paris

Photo taken on June 19, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" unveiled at the Jacques Chirac Museum of Branly Quay in Paris a day ahead of its exhibition to the public. The craftwork, 5 meters in height and 4.6 meters in width, is the first of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, woven in 2022 in Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry themed on "Princess Mononoke" in Paris

Tapestry themed on "Princess Mononoke" in Paris

Photo taken on June 19, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" unveiled at the Jacques Chirac Museum of Branly Quay in Paris a day ahead of its exhibition to the public. The craftwork, 5 meters in height and 4.6 meters in width, is the first of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, woven in 2022 in Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry themed on "Howl's Moving Castle" in France

Tapestry themed on "Howl's Moving Castle" in France

Japanese weaver Aiko Konomi stands in front of a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle" on April 21, 2023, unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France, the same day. The craftwork, 5 meters in height and 5 meters in width, is the third of five tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" and the second on "Spirited Away," both woven in Aubusson where they feature on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry themed on "Howl's Moving Castle" in France

Tapestry themed on "Howl's Moving Castle" in France

Photo taken on April 21, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle" unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France the same day. The craftwork, 5 meters in height and 5 meters in width, is the third of five tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" and the second on "Spirited Away," both woven in Aubusson where they feature on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Chinese New Year greetings from political leaders

STORY: Chinese New Year greetings from political leaders DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:22 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RANIL WICKREMESINGHE, Sri Lankan President 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NICOS ANASTASIADES, Cypriot President 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ISHMAEL KALSAKAU, Vanuatu Prime Minister 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (French): LUCIE MILEBOU-AUBUSSON, President of Gabonese Senate 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): DINESH GUNAWARDENA, Sri Lankan Prime Minister 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Russian): OLGA LYUBIMOVA, Russian Culture Minister 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Spanish): YEIDCKOL POLEVNSKY, Mexican Congresswoman 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (Spanish): MARIO MOCCIA, President of the Argentine Olympic Committee 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): FREDERIC FUSSENICH, CEO of Mount Rigi Railways, Swiss tourism practitioner STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Z

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Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France the same day. The craftwork 3 meters in height and 7.5 meters in width is the second of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" woven earlier in Aubusson where tapestry is put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France the same day. The craftwork 3 meters in height and 7.5 meters in width is the second of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" woven earlier in Aubusson where tapestry is put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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