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China: Dog’s Tail Becomes Calligraphy Brush

On January 3, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a woman using her dog’s tail as a calligraphy brush to write the Chinese character “Fu,” symbolizing good fortune, on red paper. The dog remained calm as its ink-dipped tail formed the character, creating a playful and surprisingly neat work of art ahead of the festival.

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China: Playful Panda Delights Visitors With Somersaults in Guangzhou Zoo

On September 28, 2025, a giant panda named Ya Yi entertained visitors at a zoo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a playful routine. The panda rolled across the floor, performed a somersault, and then hid inside her wooden hut. Visitors laughed and cheered as they filmed the moment. Zoo staff said Ya Yi occasionally shows such playful behavior during enrichment time. The clip drew online reactions likening her to “Kung Fu Panda,” highlighting once again why pandas remain one of China’s most beloved national symbols.

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China: Playful Dog Chases Soccer Ball in Snowy College Campus

On December 12, 2025, in Zhengzhou, in central China’s Henan province, a video showed students playing in the snow at Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College. Several snowmen stood nearby. A small white dog ran excitedly across the snowy field, chasing a rolling soccer ball and weaving between footprints and piles of snow. When the ball rolled too far away, the dog stopped and stood still for a moment, watching it, as if reluctant to let the game end.

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China: Turtle Eagerly Chases Shrimp in Playful Video

On October 8, 2025, in Guangdong, China, a turtle eagerly chased a peeled shrimp in a playful video. It paddled frantically and stretched its neck to reach the treat, never giving up.

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China: Dog Clings to Mop, Gets Whirled Around in Hilarious Household Moment

On September 1, in Shandong, a video recorded a comical household moment. A man was mopping the floor with a black cotton mop when his playful white dog decided to join in. The dog clamped onto the mop’s cloth strands and refused to let go, getting swung around as the mop moved across the floor. A woman’s voice could be heard jokingly complaining, “Look, it’s turning black!” The pup, seemingly proud of its teamwork, wagged its tail and kept biting.

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China: Playful Tiger Tiptoes Before Startling Companion in Inner Mongolia

On October 25, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a playful moment between two tigers. One tiger crept up behind another with exaggerated, tiptoe-like steps before the resting tiger noticed and jumped up, leading to a brief, amusing chase.

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China: Dog Dives Into River to Chase Ducks in Hunan

In Hunan, China, a playful dog jumped into a river to chase a flock of ducks, turning a peaceful riverside moment into a funny water game that delighted viewers.

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China: Seals Surround Fishing Boat, One Pats Belly for Food in Weihai, Shandong

In Weihai, China, playful seals surrounded a fishing boat on September 10, with one patting its belly to beg for food, delighting onlookers as they scrambled for fish.

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China: Playful Tiger Cub Ambushes Keeper From Behind at Shanxi Zoo

On February 22, 2023, at Linfen Zoo in Shanxi, a young tiger playfully pounced on a woman who seemed familiar with it. Onlookers were startled, though she laughed and played along. The clip went viral, with experts reminding that even tiger cubs can be unpredictable and strong.

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China: Family Cat Mimics Boy’s Rope-Climbing Play

On October 15, 2025, in Hubei, China, a family cat amused viewers by copying a young boy’s rope-climbing play at home. As the boy climbed with a safety rope, the cat jumped up and climbed the rope right after a command from a woman, delighting the family with its perfect timing and playful moves.

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China: Baby Imitates Corgi’s Playful Moves in Adorable Video

On September 15, 2025, in Chongqing, southwest China, a video showed a corgi playfully bouncing its paws on a mattress. A baby copied the dog’s movements, waving both hands up and down as they played together.

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China: Playful Dog Refuses to Leave Water in Hengyang

On September 27, 2025, in Hengyang, Hunan, a video captured an amusing moment when a Chinese grandmother tried to pull her Labrador out of the water, only for the playful dog to dash straight back into the river.

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China: Playful Snow Leopard Stands and Twirls with Soccer Ball in Qinghai

On September 11, 2025, in Qinghai, China, a snow leopard was caught on video playing with a dangling soccer ball. The leopard stood on its hind legs, twirled in circles while holding the ball, and then landed back on all fours, still playfully pawing at it.

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China: Dog Jumps Into Excavator Bucket for Joy Ride

On September 6, 2025, in Hebei province, northern China, a Belgian Malinois ran toward an excavator on farmland and leapt into its bucket. The driver playfully lifted and swung the bucket, giving the dog a short ride before lowering it back down. The excited dog wagged its tail and jumped out happily.

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China: Playful Tiger Cub Sneaks Up on Caretaker in Harbin Zoo

This video was filmed at a zoo in Harbin, Heilongjiang, on August 26, 2025. It captured the cute moment when a tiger cub tried to catch his caretaker off guard, but was quickly noticed, scooped into his arms, and turned into a cuddly kitten.

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China: Mini Pigs Dive Into Pool, Show Off Swimming Skills in Zhejiang

A group of mini pigs stood on a small raised platform, gazing down at a bright blue swimming pool in Zhejiang on April 28. Encouraged by a man, they leapt into the water one by one, quickly revealing their natural swimming ability.

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Elephant slide at Pärnu Beach

28.04.2025, Pärnu. The arrival of the elephant slide at Pärnu Beach signals that summer is just around the corner. The popular elephant slide attracts a crowd of playful and cheerful kids on warm summer days. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu Postimees

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Elephant slide at Pärnu Beach

28.04.2025, Pärnu. The arrival of the elephant slide at Pärnu Beach signals that summer is just around the corner. The popular elephant slide attracts a crowd of playful and cheerful kids on warm summer days. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu Postimees

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Elephant slide at Pärnu Beach

28.04.2025, Pärnu. The arrival of the elephant slide at Pärnu Beach signals that summer is just around the corner. The popular elephant slide attracts a crowd of playful and cheerful kids on warm summer days. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu Postimees

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Elephant slide at Pärnu Beach

28.04.2025, Pärnu. The arrival of the elephant slide at Pärnu Beach signals that summer is just around the corner. The popular elephant slide attracts a crowd of playful and cheerful kids on warm summer days. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu Postimees

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Elephant slide at Pärnu Beach

28.04.2025, Pärnu. The arrival of the elephant slide at Pärnu Beach signals that summer is just around the corner. The popular elephant slide attracts a crowd of playful and cheerful kids on warm summer days. Photo: Urmas Luik/Pärnu Postimees

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Paris Carnival 2025 - France

Two men in playful costumes pose for a photo during the Promenade du Bœuf Gras in Paris, on March 2, 2025. The parade, known for its extravagant costumes and theatrical performances, dates back to the Middle Ages and features a symbolic procession led by the “Fat Ox,” a nod to historic French feasting customs before Lent. Photo by Olivia Bonnamour/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Freezing Temperatures Cause Car Window Frost In Yantai, Shandong

On December 11, 2023, in Yantai, a city located in eastern China's Shandong Province, a chilly winter morning revealed a car parked outdoors with its windows covered in a thick layer of frost. The frost resembled a delicate white curtain, completely obscuring the glass. The driver, feeling playful, lowered the window and began tapping at the ice. Suddenly, the sheet of ice broke free and fell directly into the car, creating an unexpected winter mess inside the vehicle.

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Exhibition showcases toy-inspired glass sculptures in Cairo

STORY: Exhibition showcases toy-inspired glass sculptures in Cairo SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAYED WAKED, Artist 3. various of the glass sculptures 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MARWA ZAKI, Teacher at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University 5. various of the show STORYLINE: An exhibition titled "My Toy," featuring glass sculptures inspired by children's toys and their vibrant colors, is being held in Cairo's Picasso Hall. The ongoing exhibition, which opened on April 21 and will run for two weeks, showcases the works of artist Sayed Waked, who brilliantly translated playful childhood ideas into stunning glass artworks. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAYED WAKED, Artist "The entire artwork is crafted from glass, encompassing multiple experiences and ideas. The last one is taken from the idea of playing with our children and how we convey these good feelings, how we get simple ideas

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Thingyan water festival in full swing in Myanmar

STORY: Thingyan water festival in full swing in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thingyan water festival celebrations in Myanmar STORYLINE: As the annual Thingyan water festival celebration is in full swing in Myanmar, the streets of the Southeast Asian country come alive with music and laughter from revelers. Amidst the celebration, children were gleefully wielding colorful water guns, joining the playful festivities. With the festival spanning four days until Tuesday, Myanmar eagerly awaits the dawn of the New Year on Wednesday, heralding a fresh beginning filled with hope and joy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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