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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

Rue Brea street sign. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

Rue Vavin street sign. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

Rue Vavin street sign. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

Rue Vavin street sign. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris Elite In Revolt Over Supermarket Opening - Paris

View of the future Carrefour city in contruction. Illustration of the Place in the trendy 6th district of Paris, France on July 21, 2025 where a Carrefour City outlet is set to open in August 2025. Celebrities, intellectuals and Left Bank residents say a Carrefour City outlet will bring noise and ‘standardisation’ to their cherished Montparnasse. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Allstate CTA Holiday Train Brings Festive Mood To Chicago

The annual Allstate CTA Holiday Fleet returned to Chicago, bringing festive mood and spirit to the city and its suburbs. This cherished tradition is now in its 33rd year.

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 25, 2021 shows Expedition 66 crew members gather for a Thanksgiving meal inside the International Space Station's Unity module. From left, are Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov; ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer; and NASA astronauts Raja Chari. Iss066e083038 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised dec

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 22, 2001 shows Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson (left), Expedition 3 mission commander, and cosmonaut Vladimir N. Dezhurov, flight engineer representing Rosaviakosmos, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS003-E-08151 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decora

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2019 shows NASA astronauts (left to right) Christina Koch and Jessica Meir harvested Mizuna mustard greens on Thanksgiving Day inside the ESA (European Space Agency) laboratory module's VEGGIE facility. iss061e061596 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus,

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2013 shows NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 38 flight engineer, poses for a photo with his Thanksgiving meal in the Unity node of the International Space Station. ISS038-E-009300 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus, such as the "den blagodaren

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 25, 2021 shows Expedition 66 crew members gather for a Thanksgiving meal inside the International Space Station's Unity module. From left, are NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn with Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov. iss066e083008 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings,

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 28, 2013 shows NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins (mostly out of frame), Expedition 38 flight engineer, offers a close-up view of his Thanksgiving meal in the Unity node of the International Space Station. ISS038-E-009304 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, and culturally diverse menus, su

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 22, 2001 shows Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin (left), Expedition 3 flight engineer, and astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, mission commander, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). Tyurin represents Rosaviakosmos. ISS003-E-08147 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decora

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 27, 2018 shows Getting all ten members of an aggregation consisting of seven Endeavour astronauts and three Expedition 18 crewmembers into a single photo wasn't easy as the two crews shared a Thanksgiving meal on the middeck of the orbiter. Astronaut Sandra Magnus, Expedition 18 flight engineer, appears at top center. Clockwise from her position are astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Eric Boe, along with cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov, and astronauts Steve Bowen (partially visible behind Lonchakov), Donald Pettit, Michael Fincke, Gregory Chamitoff, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Chris Ferguson (partially visible at top right). Ferguson is STS-126 commander, and Fincke is commander for the station crew. Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvis

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated November 27, 2008 Not far away from this close-up scene of the galley on the Space Shuttle Endeavour were nine astronauts and a cosmonaut eager to share a Thanksgiving meal to top off almost two weeks of joint activities, including an involved home improvement project on the International Space Station. Unlike most of their families and friends on Earth, who probably went through pains to prepare elaborate meals for this festive occasion, the STS-126 and Expedition 18 crewmembers merely needed add water to these prepared packets. Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shri

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Thanksgiving Beyond Earth

Handout photo dated September 22, 2001 shows Cosmonauts Vladimir N. Dezhurov (left) and Mikhail Tyurin, both Expedition 3 flight engineers representing Rosaviakosmos, eat a Thanksgiving meal in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS003-E-08146 . Since 1973, astronauts have celebrated Thanksgiving in space, bringing a cherished tradition far beyond Earth. The first Thanksgiving in orbit took place aboard Skylab during the Skylab 4 mission, where astronauts Gerald Carr, Edward Gibson, and William Pogue marked the day with an improvised meal after a spacewalk. Over the years, this tradition has evolved, with crews on shuttles, space stations, and orbiters finding creative ways to honor the holiday. From shrimp cocktail and irradiated turkey aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1985 to tortilla-based meals introduced by Mexican astronaut Rodolfo Neri Vela, culinary adaptations have played a key role. Thanksgiving in space often features improvised decorations, shared greetings, an

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INDONESIA-TRADITIONAL BARKCLOTH MAKING

(240629) -- POSO, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers hit tree bark to make traditional barkcloth at Hanggira village in Bada Valley of Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, June 29, 2024. Barkcloth is a cherished ancient fabric among the Indonesian people. Craftsmen in Bada Valley of the Central Sulawesi province still make barkcloth as an inherited tradition. (Photo by Taufan Bustan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-TRADITIONAL BARKCLOTH MAKING

(240629) -- POSO, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers dry tree bark to make traditional barkcloth at Hanggira village in Bada Valley of Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, June 29, 2024. Barkcloth is a cherished ancient fabric among the Indonesian people. Craftsmen in Bada Valley of the Central Sulawesi province still make barkcloth as an inherited tradition. (Photo by Taufan Bustan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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INDONESIA-TRADITIONAL BARKCLOTH MAKING

(240629) -- POSO, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl wears traditional costume made of traditional barkcloth at Hanggira village in Bada Valley of Poso Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, June 29, 2024. Barkcloth is a cherished ancient fabric among the Indonesian people. Craftsmen in Bada Valley of the Central Sulawesi province still make barkcloth as an inherited tradition. (Photo by Taufan Bustan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thai medalist sends blessings to 2nd Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition

STORY: Thai medalist sends blessings to 2nd Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: PHETCHABURI, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): CHATVARIN KLONGNOY, Gold medalist of restaurant service for 1st Belt and Road International Skills Competition 2. various of medals and certificates on display STORYLINE: Talents from around the world are set to gather in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for the second Belt and Road International Skills Competition. Chatvarin Klongnoy, gold medalist of restaurant service at the first edition, sent her blessings from Thailand. SOUNDBITE (English): CHATVARIN KLONGNOY, Gold medalist of restaurant service for 1st Belt and Road International Skills Competition "It was very challenging for me that I would like to go out of Thailand to have the competition at the first time, and also exciting as I went to China too. For the feeling I cherished all the moments from the firs

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Chinese theater goers impressed by French musical

STORY: Chinese theater goers impressed by French musical SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG YUXIN, Student, Minzu University of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WEIXUAN, Student, Jilin University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG YUTONG, Student, Northeast Forestry University STORYLINE: French musical "Mozart, l'Opera Rock" has captivated Chinese audiences with its blend of rock and classical music at Harbin Grand Theater on Thursday. In addition to Harbin, the musical will tour other cities in China, including Nanjing, Wuhan and Shenzhen. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG YUXIN, Student, Minzu University of China "I came to Harbin from Beijing yesterday to watch the musical. For me, it is a cherished companion throughout my youth and gives me a lot of encouragement. I feel very happy and excited to watch it today." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG WEIXUAN, Student, Jilin

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Broadway's classic musical Sound of Music debuts in Hong Kong

STORY: Broadway's classic musical Sound of Music debuts in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical "The Sound of Music" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMONE GENATT, Global producer of musical "The Sound of Music" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACK O'BRIEN, Original director of musical "The Sound of Music" 4. various of the musical "The Sound of Music" STORYLINE: The international tour of "The Sound of Music," the Broadway's classic musical, made debut on Tuesday at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong, commemorating its 65th anniversary. As famous as the 1965 namesake film, the stage production has captivated a global audience with its heartwarming and healing narrative, making it one of the world's most cherished musicals. Due to an overwhelming response from the Hong Kong audience, the organizers have decided to add 24 additional performances to accommodate the demand. Simone Genatt, the global p

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Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations

STORY: Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a bakery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident 3. various of a bakery 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Kahk seller 5. various of a bakery 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Cairo resident 7. various of a bakery STORYLINE: During Eid al-Fitr, Egyptians delight in the tradition of savoring Kahk cookies, a symbolic treat of the festival, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident "Kahk brings joy, especially to children. Gifting it to guests during festive visits is a cherished old custom." Kahk holds historical significance, dating back to ancient Egyptian times when it was offered to priests. Today, the practice of making and sharing Kahk continues, though more opt to buy the pre-made version due to time constraints. Despite economic challenges, Kahk remains an essential part o

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Australia celebrates Easter

STORY: Australia celebrates Easter SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Easter market 2. various of Australians celebrating Easter STORYLINE: Australia celebrated Easter from March 29 to April 1 this year. The national public holiday period encompasses Good Friday, the day preceding Easter, and Easter Monday, providing a four-day-long weekend. This extended break becomes an ideal opportunity for many families to travel, visit loved ones, or partake in outdoor activities. The Easter bunny and Easter eggs are among the most popular elements of this holiday. Parents typically organize egg hunts, making the search for these colored eggs a highlight for children, symbolizing renewal and hope. Moreover, the tradition of gifting Easter eggs and chocolate treats is a cherished part of the celebration, adding to the festive joy and spirit. Easter in Australia represents a rich blend of cultural diversity, mergi

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Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day held in Auckland

STORY: Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day held in Auckland SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day held in Auckland STORYLINE: The Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, a signature event that has become a long-cherished tradition for various communities in New Zealand, opened on Saturday in Auckland. The indoor market featured cultural performances by artists from home and abroad and stalls supported by government agencies, non-government organizations, community groups and commercial entities. Peking Opera, Wudang Kungfu and Hubei folk songs, dances and musical instruments attracted hundreds of spectators. It is also the first year the Chinese embassy set up stalls promoting information about bilateral economic cooperation, culture and tourism, education and cultural exchanges. The outdoor is a bustling food street with mouthwatering traditional and

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE NEW YEAR-EVENT

(240203) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer (L) asks about the Year of the Dragon stamps for sale on the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 3, 2024. The Auckland Showgrounds burst forth with color and festivity on Saturday with the opening of the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, a signature event that has become a long-cherished tradition for various communities in New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-AUCKLAND-CHINESE NEW YEAR-EVENT

(240203) -- AUCKLAND, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of New Zeland Post shows Year of the Dragon stamps on the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 3, 2024. The Auckland Showgrounds burst forth with color and festivity on Saturday with the opening of the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day, a signature event that has become a long-cherished tradition for various communities in New Zealand. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)