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Ainu festival in New York

Visitors pick up and see traditional wood carvings made by craft artists from the Ainu indigenous community in Hokkaido, northern Japan, at a festival introducing Ainu culture in New York, on July 22, 2026.

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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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Views of Basel

Frescos and carvings of the City Hall, Rathaus, in Basel, Switzerland, on May 16, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Archaeological Preventive Research At The Veynes - Saint-Marcellin-Le-Plat

Preventive research at the Veynes (05) - Saint-Marcellin-le-Plat site, with a view to a construction project, was entrusted to the Éveha archaeological agency under the direction of Cédric Lepère. The site, which dates from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, revealed the remains of monumental slabs with elaborate carvings, the function and dating of which raise questions. Photo by Leo Previtali/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takayama autumn festival in Japan

Floats decorated with carvings and gold leaf are shown to the public on the first day of the two-day Takayama autumn festival on Oct. 9, 2024, held to signify the arrival of autumn, in Takayama in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu. A parade of floats are planned later in the day, with about 200,000 people expected to visit the festival, designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2016.

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Takayama autumn festival in Japan

Floats decorated with carvings and gold leaf are shown to the public on the first day of the two-day Takayama autumn festival on Oct. 9, 2024, held to signify the arrival of autumn, in Takayama in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu. A parade of floats are planned later in the day, with about 200,000 people expected to visit the festival, designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2016.

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Takayama autumn festival in Japan

Floats decorated with carvings and gold leaf are shown to the public on the first day of the two-day Takayama autumn festival on Oct. 9, 2024, held to signify the arrival of autumn, in Takayama in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu. A parade of floats are planned later in the day, with about 200,000 people expected to visit the festival, designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2016.

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CHINA-NINGXIA-INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FRIENDSHIP CAMP (CN)

(240802) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young people show their Helan stone carvings at an intangible cultural heritage exhibition center in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 29, 2024. TO GO WITH "Mutual understanding grows at international youth camp" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Zhen)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist from abroad visits the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FOREIGN TOURISTS (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist from abroad visits the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FOREIGN TOURISTS (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists from abroad visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-FOREIGN TOURISTS (CN)

(240720) -- CHONGQING, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist from abroad shoots a video at the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 19, 2024. Chongqing is soaring as a favored entry point for foreign tourists. This municipality has received more than 510,000 inbound foreign visitors in the first half of this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240709) -- BEIJING, July 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-DAZU ROCK CARVINGS-TOURISM (CN)

(240708) -- CHONGQING, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024. The Dazu Rock Carvings site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. The finest example of Chinese grotto art, the Dazu Rock Carvings site is of profound historical significance, embodying the vigorous vitality of Chinese culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Quanchao)

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