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Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital

STORY: Eid al-Adha celebrated with joy in Indian capital SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of prayers performing the special Eid al-Adha 3. various of Eid al-Adha celebrations STORYLINE: New Delhi's streets came alive with joy and celebration as residents celebrated Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice. Marking the beginning of the day, thousands of Muslims gathered for morning prayers at major mosques, including the historic Jama Masjid. Families performed out the ritual of Qurbani after prayers, distributing meat to friends, family, and those in need. Markets buzzed with activity in the days leading up to the festival, with many purchasing livestock for sacrificial rites. Communal feasts featuring traditional dishes like biryani and kebabs brought neighbors together, while children delighted in receiving Eidi, gifts of money and sweets. Charitable activities were widespread, with N

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INDONESIA-SEMARANG-EID AL-FITR-CELEBRATION

(240410) -- SEMARANG, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather to enjoy traditional dishes during Eid al-Fitr celebration in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, on April 10, 2024. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. (Photo by Kalila/Xinhua)

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Shrovetide celebrated in Pyrohiv Open Air Museum

KYIV, UKRAINE - MARCH 16, 2024 - A plate with fake dumplings decorates the food zone with traditional Kolodii dishes as part of the holiday "Kolodii. Masnyitsa" on Spivoche Pole at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Confucius Institute in Cote d'Ivoire celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

STORY: Confucius Institute in Cote d'Ivoire celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration event held at the Confucius Institute 2. SOUNDBITE (French): BLY PRINCIA SAINTE, Student of Confucius Institute 3. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Abidjan, located within the Felix Houphouet Boigny University, organized a ceremony on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, in an atmosphere full of enthusiasm, in the presence of many students as well as Ivorian and Chinese officials. During the ceremony, participants had the chance to explore the Chinese cuisine, delving into the subtle art of making traditional Chinese dishes. From the preparation of ingredients to the harmony of flavors, each step has been revealed, offering a captivating insight into this rich culinary tradition. SOUNDBITE (French): BLY PRINCIA SAINTE, Student of Confucius

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Cubans welcome Year of Rabbit in Havana's Chinatown

STORY: Cubans welcome Year of Rabbit in Havana's Chinatown DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration and guests at restaurants 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): LI MENG, Confucius Institute, University of Havana STORYLINE: Many Cubans gathered in Havana's Chinatown on Saturday night to welcome the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit. Students from the Cuban School of Wushu offered a show with traditional Chinese lion dance, which toured restaurants adjacent to Plaza San Fan Con. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): LI MENG, Confucius Institute, University of Havana "I miss my relatives very much. Spring Festival is the most important festival in China and we have a lot of celebrations. Here, I feel like as if I have returned to my homeland. Here the atmosphere is very joyful, and I'm very happy." Many people of Chinese descent joined the New Year's dinner in the Chinatown where they had a chance to taste traditional Chinese dishes. Xinhua News Agency corr

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Malta international food festival kicks off

STORY: Malta int'l food festival kicks off DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Valetta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Malta International Food Festival STORYLINE: International dishes on Wednesday took center stage at the annual Malta International Food Festival in the capital city Valletta. Running until Sunday, the 5-day celebration of local and international culinary traditions, dining culture, innovation, and artistry, allows visitors to enjoy cuisines prepared by over 200 international chefs. The first edition was launched back in 2015 in the historical city of Mdina. The most recent edition was held in 2019 and the festival was canceled in the past two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valetta. (XHTV)

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GLOBALink | U.S. sanctions undermine Afghans' abilities to prepare for Eid al-Fitr

Like other aspects of daily life in Afghanistan, the U.S. sanctions slapped on the country's new administration has also undermined Afghans' abilities to get preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration. Abdul Sabir is a Kabul resident who visited a local market to buy dried fruits and clothes for his children to celebrate a joyful Eid al-Fitr but returned home with empty hands. "I couldn't buy anything for Eid al-Fitr, even couldn't buy clothes for children, because the prices of everything including the dried fruits have gone up beyond our power purchase," said Sabir. "The bazaar has drastically lost hustle-bustle in compare with last year and people can't buy what they want," he told Xinhua. Traditionally, as part of their culture, the faithful Afghans buy fresh and dried fruits, cookies, confectioneries, and different kinds of dishes during the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival to mark the end of Muslims' holy fasting month of Ramadan, which begins on Monday this year. After the military wit

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