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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade celebrating the Lantern Festival in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 12, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade celebrating the Lantern Festival in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 12, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade in Sanliying Village in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 9, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent yea

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade celebrating the Lantern Festival in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 12, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation

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Shehuo Parade - China

A performer attends a Shehuo parade in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 9, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent years. Photo by Xinhua

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers select props for a Shehuo parade in Beiguan Village of Longxian County, Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 10, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in rec

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Shehuo Parade - China

People watch a Shehuo parade celebrating the Lantern Festival in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 12, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in re

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 9, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent years. Photo by Xinhua/Z

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers rehearse a Shehuo parade in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 10, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent years. Photo by Xinhu

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 11, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation in recent years. Photo by Xinhua/

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Shehuo Parade - China

Performers attend a Shehuo parade celebrating the Lantern Festival in Longxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 12, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation

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Shehuo Parade - China

A young performer helps his teammate arrange costumes in Liuqu Village of Longxian County, Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, February 9, 2025. Longxian County, referred to as Long Zhou in the old days, is well-known for the local Shehuo parade featuring authentic and inclusive performance and simple yet exquisite facial make-up. The Shehuo parade, a time-honored performance enjoying widespread popularity in rural areas across China, originated from ancient sacrificial activities to pray for a good harvest about 2,000 years ago. Later on, as dancing and singing performances were absorbed into the parade, it gradually evolved into a folk custom staged during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival, believed to remove bad luck and bring a fresh start in the new year. The Shehuo folk performance in Baoji made it onto the list of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. And the local Shehuo performance in Longxian County has continued to glow with vitality in inheritance and innovation

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team pose for a photo during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spring Festival Celebration - Paris

Members of a Yingge team perform Chaoyang Yingge dance during the Spring Festival celebration on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, February 2, 2025. The Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song," is a form of folk dance popular in south China's Guangdong Province and it was listed as the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. Photo by Xinhua/Gao Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lawsuit Alleges Jay-Z And Diddy Raped 13-Year-Old Girl

File photo dated February 19, 2006 shows "Nelly, Sean ""Diddy"" Combs and Jay-Z attend the 2006 NBA All-Star Game held at the Toyota Center, downtown Houston, TX, USA. US rapper Jay-Z has hit back at a lawsuit which alleges that he, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000. The anonymous accuser alleges she was assaulted at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) in New York and that an unnamed female celebrity was in the room at the time. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM"

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Bashar Al Assad Receives Ahmadinejad and Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah - Damascus

In just over ten days, Syrian rebels have taken control of Syria's main cities, including the capital Damascus on Saturday night. President Bashar al-Assad, in power since 2000, has fled the country, according to Russia - FILE - Syrian president Bashar Al Assad (C) receives Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L) and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah for a dinner in Damascus, Syria, on February 25, 2010, in the very first 'public' appearance of Nasrallah since the July 2006 Israeli war on Hezbollah. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Actor Niels Arestrup Dies At 75

File photo dated February 25, 2006 of Niels Arestrup and Judith Godrech. Actor Niels Arestrup has died at the age of 75. He had won three Césars for Best Supporting Actor for De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté, Un prophète and Quai d'Orsay. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Actor Niels Arestrup Dies At 75

File photo dated February 25, 2006 of Niels Arestrup. Actor Niels Arestrup has died at the age of 75. He had won three Césars for Best Supporting Actor for De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté, Un prophète and Quai d'Orsay. Photo by Patrick Davy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st Cesar awards ceremony in Paris

Actor Niels Arestrup poses his best supporting actor award in the press room during the 31st Cesar awards ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on February 25, 2006. Photo by Klein-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st Cesar awards ceremony in Paris

Actor Niels Arestrup poses his best supporting actor award along with French actress Judith Godreche in the press room during the 31st Cesar awards ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on February 25, 2006. Photo by Klein-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st Cesar awards ceremony in Paris

French actress Judith Godreche with Best supporting actor Niels Arestrup on stage during the 31st Cesar awards ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on February 25, 2006. Photo by Klein-Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

File photo dated February 20, 2006 shows Palestinian exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal in Tehran, Iran. Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages. Sources indicate that Mashal will act as the interim leader, overseeing communications with key stakeholders involved in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

File photo dated February 20, 2006 shows Palestinian exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal in Tehran, Iran. Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages. Sources indicate that Mashal will act as the interim leader, overseeing communications with key stakeholders involved in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

File photo dated February 20, 2006 shows Palestinian exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal in Tehran, Iran. Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages. Sources indicate that Mashal will act as the interim leader, overseeing communications with key stakeholders involved in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hizbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech during the 14th commemoration of the death of his predecessor, Sheik Abbas Musawi, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 16, 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Michael Dohrn/ABACAPRESS.COMÊ

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hizbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech during the 14th commemoration of the death of his predecessor, Sheik Abbas Musawi, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 16, 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Michael Dohrn/ABACAPRESS.COMÊ

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hizbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech during the 14th commemoration of the death of his predecessor, Sheik Abbas Musawi, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 16, 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Michael Dohrn/ABACAPRESS.COMÊ

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hizbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech during the 14th commemoration of the death of his predecessor, Sheik Abbas Musawi, in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 16, 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Michael Dohrn/ABACAPRESS.COMÊ

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - The secretary general of the Lebanese Hizbullah party, Hassan Nasrallah, and the leader of the Free National Trend, Michael Aoun, reached a document of understanding between the two sides following unprecedented meeting between the two leaders in Saint Michael church in al-Shayah area in the southern district of Beirut, on February 6, 2006. The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and officially asks him to form a new government in Gaza on February 21, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza, in Turin

Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza in Turin, Italy. There, his parents Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy and Princess Marina Doria were waiting for him on February 9, 2006. The XX Olympic Winter Games run from Friday, February 10 to February 26, 2006. Photo by Nebinger-Orban/CAMELEON/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza, in Turin

Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza in Turin, Italy. There, his parents Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy and Princess Marina Doria were waiting for him on February 9, 2006. The XX Olympic Winter Games run from Friday, February 10 to February 26, 2006. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza, in Turin

Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy carries the olympic torch to the Savoia Piazza in Turin, Italy. There, his parents Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy and Princess Marina Doria were waiting for him on February 9, 2006. The XX Olympic Winter Games run from Friday, February 10 to February 26, 2006. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Total CEO Thierry Desmarest gives power to Christophe de Margerie, Paris

The new chief executive of French oil company Total Christophe de Margerie (R) shakes hand with Thierry Desmarest, former Chairman and CEO of Total, after a press conference to present the company's 2006 results, in Paris February 14, 2007. Photo by Bernard Bisson/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Total CEO Thierry Desmarest gives power to Christophe de Margerie, Paris

The new chief executive of French oil company Total Christophe de Margerie (R) shakes hand with Thierry Desmarest, former Chairman and CEO of Total, after a press conference to present the company's 2006 results, in Paris February 14, 2007. Photo by Bernard Bisson/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Total CEO Thierry Desmarest gives power to Christophe de Margerie, Paris

Thierry Desmarest, former Chairman and CEO of Total, pictured during a press conference to present the company's 2006 results, in Paris February 14, 2007. Photo by Bernard Bisson/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Total CEO Thierry Desmarest gives power to Christophe de Margerie, Paris

The new chief executive of French oil company Total Christophe de Margerie (R) with Thierry Desmarest, former Chairman and CEO of Total, during a press conference to present the company's 2006 results, in Paris February 14, 2007. Photo by Bernard Bisson/ABACAPRESS.COM

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60th anniversary of FNSEA during the Salon de l'agriculture in Paris

UDF leader Francois Bayrou and former socialist economy minister Jacques Delors attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary of French agriculture trade union FNSEA during the Salon de l'agriculture held at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France on February 28, 2006. Photo by Edouard Bernaux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and officially asks him to form a new government in Gaza on February 21, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM.

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