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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Reeds Harvest in Suqian

Farmers drive large harvesters to harvest reeds in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Feb 24, 2025.

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Kuialnyk resort in Odesa region

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Reeds grow by the Kuialnyk Estuary, Odesa region, southern Ukraine.

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Kuialnyk resort in Odesa region

ODESA REGION, UKRAINE - JANUARY 7, 2025 - Reeds grow by the Kuialnyk Estuary, Odesa region, southern Ukraine.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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Heavy Fog in Hongze Lake Wetland

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 28, 2023 - Reeds, trees and the iconic dragon gate landscape at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot loom in fog in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, December 28, 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-SUMMER PALACE-AUTUMN SCENERY (CN)

(231103) -- BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 3, 2023 shows a view by the reeds at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Yin Dongxun)

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Picturesque water lilies boost boat tour in Türkiye's Konya

STORY: Picturesque water lilies boost boat tour in Türkiye's Konya DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: KONYA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of boat tours in Lake Beysehir STORYLINE: Lake Beysehir, located in the central province of Konya in Türkiye, has become a magnet for nature and photography enthusiasts as boat tours offering glimpses into stunning water lilies blanketing its surface continue to gain popularity. The magnificent flowers that open with the sun and close during the hottest part of the day have entered their prime blooming season. The interest shown in an area among the reeds on the coast of the Ciftlik neighborhood, which the locals call the "lily garden," continues to increase yearly. Responding to the increasing demand, fishing and sightseeing boats have begun organizing trips to the region, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of the water lilies. The water lilies grace the lake from May to September, reaching their peak beauty durin

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Winding Reeds Maze at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2023 - A maze of winding reeds at Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2023.

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Traditional delicacy on Xiazhi solar term: Zongzi

STORY: Traditional delicacy on Xiazhi solar term: Zongzi DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yinglong Village, Shanghai, E China 2. various of villagers wrapping sticky rice dumplings (wrapped in bamboo or reeds) 3. STANDUP 1 (English): CHATKAEW THONGCHUEA, Student, Shanghai International Studies University 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Yinglong villager 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHATKAEW THONGCHUEA, Student, Shanghai International Studies University 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Yinglong villager 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHATKAEW THONGCHUEA, Student, Shanghai International Studies University 8. various of making Zongzi 9 .SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Yinglong villager 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHATKAEW THONGCHUEA, Student, Shanghai International Studies University 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): Yinglong villager 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): CHATKAEW THONGCHUEA, Student, Shanghai International Studies University 13. various of Chatkaew Thongchuea tasting

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-BAYAN-MAKING

(230609) -- MOSCOW, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows reeds of bayans in Tula, Russia. Bayan is a type of chromatic button accordion developed in Russia. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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Migratory birds breed at major nature reserve in Hebei, China

STORY: Migratory birds breed at major nature reserve in Hebei, China DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YUGUANG, Staff member of Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve STORYLINE: Migratory birds at Hengshui Lake in north China's Hebei Province have entered the breeding season. Hengshui Lake is a national reserve that maintains a complete wetland ecosystem consisting of swamps, water, mud flats, meadows, and woodlands. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YUGUANG, Staffer of Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve "Since April, birds near Hengshui Lake have been flocking to their breeding grounds. They build nests among reeds, cattails bushes, and on nearby trees. The first group of migratory birds that arrived are grey herons, great crested grebes, and black-crowned night herons. So far, 333 species of birds have been observed at Hengshui Lake." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from He

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Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei

STORY: Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baiyangdian Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TIAN GANG, Head of Jinsheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Green development is bringing notable changes to a major lake in north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian is the largest freshwater lake on the North China Plain in Hebei, and also the largest wetland ecosystem in northern China. It's home to about 80 million square meters of reeds, which play a key role in maintaining the ecological environment and ecosystem. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring sta

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From 1 to 401: more critically endangered wild ducks settle in China's Wuhan

STORY: From 1 to 401: more critically endangered wild ducks settle in China's Wuhan DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU HONGMEI, Wildlife and wetland conservation department, Wuhan municipal garden and forestry bureau 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHENGBIN, Head of reeds management station in Caidian District, Wuhan 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN WEIZHENG, Local villager 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI PENG, Senior engineer, Wetland Protection Center, Wuhan municipal garden and forestry bureau 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHU QUANYU, Volunteer, Wuhan Birdwatching Association 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): YAN JUN, Head of the Wuhan Birdwatching Association STORYLINE: The Wuhan Bird Watching Society has recently released a wintering survey on Baer's Pochard, an endangered wild duck, for the year 2022. According to the survey, the number of Baer's Pochards that settled down in the city has reached 401 as a result of wetland protect

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Spectacular winter view of wetland in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Spectacular winter view of wetland in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: HESHUO, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a wetland in northwest China's Xinjiang 2. various of horses grazing STORYLINE: Even during winter time, Longju Wetland in Heshuo County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is still full of life. Situated at the southern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the wetland houses an ecosystem with spectacular scenery. Frozen water surface, dotted with ripple-like snow, reflexes different shades of green. Horses graze on the grassland while yellow reeds sway in the wind. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Heshuo, China. (XHTV)

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White swans flock to Yellow River wetland in C China for wintering

STORY: White swans flock to Yellow River wetland in C China for wintering DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: SANMENXIA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sanmenxia Yellow River wetland STORYLINE: Over 10,000 white swans have flown from Siberia to the Yellow River wetland in Sanmenxia City, central China's Henan Province to spend winter. Over the years, Sanmenxia has made relentless efforts in wetland protection and restoration. The habitat of the white swans has been expanded from more than 10 square km in the past to more than 130 square km. Cattail grass, reeds, water lilies and other aquatic plants which white swans like to eat have been planted to attract more of them to come here for wintering. Meanwhile, 24-hour patrol teams have also been dispatched to better protect the birds. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanmenxia, China. (XHTV)

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Reed-made boat begins 1,000 km cruise

TOSASHIMIZU, Japan - A Japanese adventurer and his team leave Tosashimizu, Kochi Prefecture, on a 1,000-kilometer journey in a boat made of reeds on May 8.

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China's Wuhan, a megacity emerging as a wetland paradise

STORY: China's Wuhan, a megacity emerging as a wetland paradise DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:12 LOCATION: WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG YING, Director, Management bureau of Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIM HARKNESS, China representative, U.S. National Geographic Society STORYLINE: China's Wuhan is dubbed the "city of rivers and lakes." Xinhua correspondent Zhao Yuchao takes you there to see how a megacity emerges as a wetland paradise. Hopping through reeds, guiding chicks to float and flutter, and soaring high in the sky... It's the best time of the year to observe migratory birds in Wuhan. China's Wuhan, a megacity emerging as a wetland paradise STANDUP (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am in the Chenhu Lake Wetland Nature Reserve in Wuhan. Known as the 'city of rivers and lakes,' Wuhan sits at the confluence of China's longest river, the Yang

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Lebanese craftsmen worry about losing reed basket weaving craft

STORY: Lebanese craftsmen worry about losing reed basket weaving craft DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:26 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of reeds and the production of baskets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): HANNA ABOU ZEID, Craftsman 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): HANNA ABOU ZEID, Craftsman STORYLINE: Lebanon has been known for ages for its production of hand-woven reed basket crafts. But the craftsmanship is coming to an end given the skills and the great efforts it requires, says Matta Mkhawwal, one of the producers of woven reed baskets in the southern city of Sidon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman "The whole village used to work with this. Most of those who worked in this field died. The new generation does not like hardships, they don't go bring reeds and transform

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CHINA-ANHUI-HEFEI-CHAOHU LAKE-CHANGES (CN)

(220921) -- HEFEI, Sept. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Combo photo shows a view of a reed wetland around the Chaohu Lake on Sept. 6, 2022 (upper, Xinhua/Liu Junxi) and workers planting reeds around the Chaohu Lake in Hefei City, east China's Anhui Province, April 6, 2010 (Xinhua). As the fifth-largest freshwater lake in China, Chaohu Lake is known as the "kidney" of the Yangtze River. In recent years, Hefei City, where Chaohu Lake is located, has taken a slew of measures to strengthen the protection of wetlands around the lake, including banning fishing, land reclamation and waste dumping in designated protected zones. Changes are happening around this freshwater lake, with more rare and endangered species inhabiting its surrounding wetlands. (Xinhua)

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Istanbul authorities disinfect against "aggressive mosquitoes"

STORY: Istanbul authorities disinfect against "aggressive mosquitoes" DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: ISTSNBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of reeds field in Istanbul 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ONDER YUKSEL ERYIGIT, Head of Istanbul municipality health department 4. various of Istanbul municipality teams working in the reeds area to disinfect against mosquitoes with amphibious vehicles in Istanbul 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ONDER YUKSEL ERYIGIT, Head of Istanbul municipality health department 6. various of reeds field in Istanbul 7. various of Istanbul municipality teams working in the reeds area to disinfect against mosquitoes with amphibious vehicles in Istanbul 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ONDER YUKSEL ERYIGIT, Head of Istanbul municipality health department STORYLINE: A plastic bottle filled with half water left under a certain temperature for six to seven days is enough to create a convenient environment for the reproduction of millions of "aggres

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL

(220608) -- BAGHDAD, June 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at handicrafts made of palm fronds and reeds during a folk Arts and crafts festival in Baghdad, Iraq, on June 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-REEDS-CRAFT

(220330) -- DAMASCUS, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works on reeds to make decorative objects in Damascus, Syria, on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-REEDS-CRAFT

(220330) -- DAMASCUS, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works on reeds to make a decorative object in Damascus, Syria, on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-REEDS-CRAFT

(220330) -- DAMASCUS, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man prepares reeds to make decorative objects in Damascus, Syria, on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-REEDS-CRAFT

(220330) -- DAMASCUS, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works on reeds to make a decorative object in Damascus, Syria, on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

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SYRIA-DAMASCUS-REEDS-CRAFT

(220330) -- DAMASCUS, March 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man works on reeds to make a decorative object in Damascus, Syria, on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)