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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Daniela Salazar works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. Her work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres de la Cruz works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres Ceballos works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran's Grand Bazaar

An elderly Iranian man stands just outside a mosque at a market in the Traditional Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2025, the day before the Iranian New Year holidays. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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12-animal zodiac shows ancient cultural exchanges between China and Iran: historian

STORY: 12-animal zodiac shows ancient cultural exchanges between China and Iran: historian DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Persian): KOUROSH SALEHI, Historian, International University of Islamic Denominations STORYLINE: An Iranian historian said that the ancient Silk Road led to cultural exchanges between China and Iran, leaving visible marks on today's Iranian cultural tradition, one of which being the 12-animal Zodiac. China will welcome the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 22 according to its lunar calendar. SOUNDBITE (Persian): KOUROSH SALEHI, Historian, International University of Islamic Denominations "In the Chinese calendar and zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of animals. The interesting thing that has happened with regard to the Chinese calendar is that throughout the evolution process and history, we see that the concept has entered Iran's culture from China and East Asia. In the present era, we, in Iran, in add

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Young members of a lion dance team prepare for training at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 21, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition whic.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of a lion dance team interacts with a boy at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 20, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which has.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a lion dance team attend a training at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 21, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which has mad.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tong Panfeng poses for a photo at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 21, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which has made the the ancien.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a lion dance team attend a training at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 21, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which has mad.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The lion dance team trains at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 20, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which has made the the ancient to.....

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ANCIENT TOWN-LION DANCE TEAM (CN)

(220123) -- NINGHAI, Jan. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a lion dance team interact with tourists at Qiantong ancient town in Ninghai County, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 20, 2022. Tong Panfeng is an enthusiast of lion dance. At the age of 26, he quit his job to learn lion dance all over the country. In 2016, with the support of the local government, Tong returned to his hometown to promote the lion dance into school activities with an aim to help primary and middle school students keep fit and inherit the traditional culture. Thanks to the efforts of Tong, many local primary and middle school students joined the lion dance team of the town and they often practice lion dance in their spare time. In recent years, this team has achieved good results in provincial and national championships for many times. Lion dance is not only a sport but also a cultural tradition which ha.....

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 04, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle view, Chapel on the Mountain of the Cross

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Chapel on the Mountain of the Cross during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)

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Cesky Krumlov Castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle is one of the most important monuments in Central Europe in terms of architectural level, cultural tradition and scale, included on the UNESCO list. Castle building development has been preserved with the original layout, material structure, interior installations and architectural details from the 14th to the 19th century. Pictured empty city without tourists during the coronavirus crisis in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic, June 05, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)