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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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Residents Stranded as Yamuna River Floods Rise

Residents Stranded as Yamuna River Floods Rise

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area stand on their rooftop on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following continuous monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings critical rainfall to northern India, but also triggers frequent flooding, especially in vulnerable low-lying regions. Rising river levels force families to seek shelter on rooftops or evacuate their homes. The floods disrupt daily life, damage property, and pose health risks due to waterborne diseases and lack of clean water. Local authorities often struggle to provide timely relief and evacuation assistance. Scenes like this reflect the ongoing challenges of climate vulnerability and urban planning in flood-prone zones, highlighting the human cost of extreme weather patterns intensified by climate change. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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Madonna Celebrates Her 66th Birthday In Pompeii - Italy

Madonna Celebrates Her 66th Birthday In Pompeii - Italy

Pop star Madonna celebrates her 66th birthday in Pompeii, South Italy on August 16, 2024. She met a group of teenagers and children participating in the 'Dream of Flying' project, promoted by the archaeological park with the aim of involving the local community in the cultural life of the UNESCO site. Madonna has decided to support the project, which has an annual cost of 250,000 euros. She visited the House of Menander and the House of the Ceii, famous for the large fresco in the garden with representations of exotic animals and idyllic-sacred landscapes, before arriving at the Teatro Grande, the setting for other artistic performances and a refreshment to conclude the itinerary that allowed the pop star to celebrate her birthday at the excavations. Photo: (EV) R.Gomes-Parco Pompei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang designs a pattern of paper knife cutting themed on the city view at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 200

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting themed on the city view at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating a

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang designs a pattern of paper knife cutting themed on the city view at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 200

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a paper knife cutting made by Lu Faliang in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecti

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang poses for a photo with his paper knife cuttings at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and c

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 12, 2024 shows tools that Lu Faliang uses for making paper knife cuttings in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Cre

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang mounts a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 12, 2024 shows a paper knife cutting themed on the Wuma Street of Wenzhou displayed at the Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 a

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 13, 2024 shows a paper knife cutting made by Lu Faliang in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecti

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 12, 2024 shows a part of a paper knife cutting displayed at the Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang reads in search of inspirations for his new paper knife cutting works at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute i

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(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-YUEQING-PAPER KNIFE CUTTINGS-INHERITOR (CN)

(240321) -- YUEQING, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lu Faliang makes a paper knife cutting at his studio in Yueqing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 12, 2024. Paper knife cutting, a folk artwork popular in Yueqing City in China's southeast coastal area, is originated from paper cutting on local dragon lanterns. Boasting of its delicacy, the artwork displays folk patterns on a paper of several square centimeters. Going through complicated procedures which cost at least one week to complete, it reflects the local ocean culture and folk customs. Its making craft was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Lu Faliang, 76, an inheritor of the craft, has been engaged in the art for over 50 years. In his career, he not only makes traditional paper knife cuttings, but also creates new ones which reflect modern life and local culture. He set up a Yueqing paper cutting seminar in 1985 and a Yueqing dragon lantern paper knife cutting institute in 2003. Creating and collecting artworks,

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Palestinians in Gaza welcome Ramadan under shadow of bloodshed

STORY: Palestinians in Gaza welcome Ramadan under shadow of bloodshed SHOOTING TIME: March 10, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Rafah 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU MOHAMMED AL-AWAD, Palestinian in Rafah 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-ARABY, Palestinian vendor in Rafah 4. various of children in Rafah STORYLINE: Ramadan started on Monday for Palestinians this year. Due to the raging Israel-Hamas conflict and bloodshed, people in Gaza have found it difficult to celebrate the Muslim holy month in the face of lack of money, basic necessities and a peaceful life. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU MOHAMMED AL-AWAD, Palestinian in Rafah "Our preparations are very simple as there are no food supplies available. We suffer from the high cost of food, and the situation is very difficult. Despite what happened, we can compensate for what was lost and rebuild what was destroyed. We want to live for the children who are still

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia Reviews Royal Guard - Madrid

Queen Sofia of Spain during the act of the oath or promise before the Flag at the "El Rey" Barracks of the Royal Guard, on January 26, 2024 in El Pardo, Madrid, Spain. he oath or promise of the Flag is one of the most solemn acts that exist in any nation. In it, with a kiss on the Flag, an oath or promise of obedience and fidelity in the service to the Fatherland is materialized, even at the cost of one's own life. Photo by Jose Oliva/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese EVs gain popularity in Thailand

STORY: Chinese EVs gain popularity in Thailand SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PAWAT, Visitor 3. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KE YUBIN, General manager of BYD Thailand 5. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEN, Brand manager of the ASEAN region for Great Wall Motors 7. various of the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo STORYLINE: Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as some of the sales volume front-runners at the Thailand International Motor Expo which concluded on Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PAWAT, Visitor "Chinese electric cars offer diverse styles, high efficiency and exceptional battery life. They're a practical, cost-saving choice." This year's motor show witnessed an increased presence of Chinese brands that provide Thai co

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Sunflower field

Sunflower field

24.08.2023, Mõisanurme. A field of sunflowers. The the owner of the field has placed an information board next to the field, inviting all people who take pictures with sunflowers to donate to the Hille Tänavsuu cancer treatment foundation "The Gift of Life". It is a privately initiated cancer treatment support foundation whose mission is to help cancer patients whose treatment is not considered sufficiently cost-effective by the state at this point. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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