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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert Rehearsal - Vienna

Members of the Vienna Philharmonic are seen at the rehearsal of the 2026 Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by He Canling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

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Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

Parade of penguins at Hokkaido zoo

King penguins walk along a snow-covered 500-meter path on Dec. 17, 2025, at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a rehearsal for the popular parades starting the following day.

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

An actress carries a pot with the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (C), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, holds the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

An actress carries a pot with the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lights the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lights the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lights the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Milan-Cortina 2026 Flame Lighting Ceremony - Greece

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, lights the flame during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (R front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (C front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lyu You/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

An actress playing the role of ancient priestess performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (R front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina (front), in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

An actress playing the role of ancient priestess display the urn during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses escort the urn during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses prepare for the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses prepare for the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actress Mary Mina, in the role of an ancient Greek High Priestess, performs during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses perform during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 - Greece

Actresses playing the role of ancient priestesses escort the urn during the dress rehearsal of the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on November 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jing/ABACAPRESS.COM

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