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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Gabri Ponte with the Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Mayor Stefano Lo Russo and President of the Piedmont Region Alberto Cirio withTens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Gabri Ponte with the Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Santa Claus Gathering - Turin

Tens of thousands of people gather for the traditional Santa Claus gathering organized by the Forma non-profit organization in front of the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Turin, Italy on December 7, 2025. Photo by Giulio Lapone/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Tourists pose for photos at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Tourists visit Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Flames blaze in rock fissures at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Tourists pose for photos at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yanardag Burning Mountain Scenic Area - Azerbaijan

Tourists pose for photos at Yanardag on the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan on November 28, 2025. Known as "the burning mountain," Yanardag is a national natural heritage site of Azerbaijan. The everlasting flames here originate from natural gas that leaks through rock fissures. Photo by Chen Junfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

A humanoid robot holds medals during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

Humanoid robots hold medals during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

A humanoid robot is seen during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Peng Yikai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

A humanoid robot is seen during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

Humanoid robots hold medals during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Appears At Boxing Awards - Shenzhen

A humanoid robot is seen during the awarding ceremony for the men's 92kg of boxing at China's 15th National Games in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Peng Yikai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Max Verstappen (NLD), Oracle Red Bull Racing, George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lando Norris (GBR), McLaren F1 Team, Oscar Piastri (AUS) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Alexander Albon (GBR), Atlassian Williams Racing, Carlos Sainz Jr. (ESP) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lance Stroll (CAN), Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso (ESP) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Esteban Ocon (FRA), MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Oliver Bearman (GBR) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Franco Colapinto (ARG), BWT Alpine F1 Team, Pierre Gasly (FRA), Isack Hadjar (FRA), Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, Liam Lawson (NZL) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lance Stroll (CAN), Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, Fernando Alonso (ESP), Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren F1 Team, Lando Norris (GBR) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Max Verstappen (NLD), Oracle Red Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda (JPN), George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA), Nico H?lkenberg (DEU), Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, Safty Car Pilot Bernd Mayl?nder // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Isack Hadjar (FRA), Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, Liam Lawson (NZL), Oliver Bearman (GBR), MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Esteban Ocon (FRA) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Scuderia Ferrari HP, Charles Leclerc (MCO) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Fernando Alonso (ESP), Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team, Lance Stroll (CAN), Esteban Ocon (FRA), MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Oliver Bearman (GBR) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Franco Colapinto (ARG), BWT Alpine F1 Team, Pierre Gasly (FRA) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Charles Leclerc (MCO), Scuderia Ferrari HP, Lewis Hamilton (GBR) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Scuderia Ferrari HP, Charles Leclerc (MCO) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Formula 1 MSC Cruises Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2025 - Driver's Parade

Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Scuderia Ferrari HP, Charles Leclerc (MCO) // during the race of the FIA Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix at the. November 9, 2025, Interlagos, São Paulo, BRA, FIA, Formula 1, Brazilian Grand Prix, race day, pictured: a different kind of drivers' parade, with the drivers racing around the track in miniature cars. Photo by Hasan Bratic/EXPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-MILTON-PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

A pumpkin carving is pictured during the 2025 Pumpkins After Dark event in Milton, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2025. Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, the annual outdoor Halloween event is held here from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-MILTON-PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

A pumpkin carving is pictured during the 2025 Pumpkins After Dark event in Milton, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2025. Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, the annual outdoor Halloween event is held here from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-MILTON-PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

Pumpkin carvings are pictured during the 2025 Pumpkins After Dark event in Milton, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2025. Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, the annual outdoor Halloween event is held here from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-MILTON-PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

A pumpkin carving is pictured during the 2025 Pumpkins After Dark event in Milton, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2025. Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, the annual outdoor Halloween event is held here from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-MILTON-PUMPKINS AFTER DARK

People visit the 2025 Pumpkins After Dark event in Milton, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 28, 2025. Featuring over 10,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns, the annual outdoor Halloween event is held here from Sept. 27 to Nov. 1 this year. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/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,