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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 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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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit around a table during a communal meal at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit in a discussion circle during a group session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit together in a public space in Old Aleppo during a group tour as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women stand inside a mosque during a guided visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women perform music during a cultural activity at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women walk inside a church during a group visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

A woman arranges a table ahead of a communal meal during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

A facilitator addresses participants during a training session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women stand in a discussion circle during a workshop session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women organize workshop materials during a group activity at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit around a table during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women arrange a table ahead of a communal meal during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women pose for a photograph during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a humanoid robot at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view exhibits at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People view an exhibit at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about a ducted-fan drone at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

People learn about self-propelled welding robots at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo - China

A visitor learns about a smart mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber at the 2025 Wuhan International Industrial Design Expo in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 12, 2025. The expo kicked off here on Friday, featuring ten specialized exhibition areas including low-altitude economy, AI empowerment, and future industries. More than 100 enterprises participated in the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres (r) in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (left)(LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerial of the Luma cultural center build from Gery, Unesco world heritage site Arles, France

Aerial of the LUMA Cultural Center building, architect Frank Gehry, Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe - © Michael Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ - Photo by Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM - aerien; batiment du centre culturel LUMA; architecte Frank Gehry; Arles; Bouches-du-Rhone; Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur; France; Europe; Strasbourg; musee; architecture; immeuble, batiment; vue du ciel, vue aerienne; paysage, panorama urbain; urbain, citadin; paysage; design; deconstruit; cube; verre; toit, toiture; place, plaza; moderne; parc, espace vert, jardin; arbres; vert; ciel; nuages; beton; acier, siderurgie; lumiere du soleil; ombre; perspective; grand, vaste, large; prise de vue; jour, journee; ete; art; culture; voyage, voyager; touriste, touristique; destination; attraction; point de repere, monument; iconique; unique

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry (r) poses with French architect Jean Nouvel after being knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Passages Of Paris

FRANCE, PARIS (75) 12TH DISTRICT, VIADUC DES ARTS, ITHEMBA DESIGN ETHIK DECORATION SHOP Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Passages Of Paris

FRANCE, PARIS (75) 12TH DISTRICT, VIADUC DES ARTS, ITHEMBA DESIGN ETHIK DECORATION SHOP Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Gingerbread House showcases the South Portico of the White House and offers a unique glimpse into the Yellow Oval in the Private Residence of the White House. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The East Room highlights the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, showcasing the patriotic colors of our flag and some of our national symbols in collaboration with America250. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Official White House Christmas tree is from Sidney, Michigan and measures over eighteen feet. The concolor fir honors Gold Star Families and features gold stars as well as ornaments depicting the official bird and flower from each state and territory, celebrating the hope, courage, and steadfast spirit that makes America home. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Red Room bursts with joy and butterflies to celebrate the youth who represent our Nation’s bright future and pay tribute to First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future, a BE BEST initiative to support young people who have experienced foster care. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Gingerbread House showcases the South Portico of the White House and offers a unique glimpse into the Yellow Oval in the Private Residence of the White House. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The Grand Foyer of the White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House Christmas Design - Washington

The White House during Christmas design and decoration media tour in Washington on December 1, 2025. The Green Room celebrates family fun and features portraits of the first and current President, made from puzzles with over 6,000 pieces each. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM