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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume watches a traditional dance at a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume watches a traditional dance at a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume watches a traditional dance at a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume watches a traditional dance at a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume attends the opening ceremony of a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume attends the opening ceremony of a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume attends the opening ceremony of a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume attends the opening ceremony of a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at Lao festival

Japan's Princess Aiko clad in traditional Lao costume attends the opening ceremony of a Lao festival at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park on May 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

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India: Vibrant Festivities Sweep Across Country for Holi 2026, Millions Join in Celebrations

Holi festivities swept across India on Wednesday, March 4, with a splash of color, foot-tapping music, and traditional celebrations. People exchanged sweets to mark the victory of good over evil with a smile. Cities and villages were drenched in vibrant hues as devotees and locals alike celebrated the day with a brilliant display of festive spirit.

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[Breaking News]Japan's "naked festival" leaves 3 unconscious

OKAYAMA, Japan, Feb. 22 Kyodo - Nearly naked men take part in the annual Saidaiji Eyo festival at Saidaiji temple in Okayama, western Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. Three men became unconscious after the participants, wearing only loincloths, jostled to catch wooden sacred talismans during the traditional event dating back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). (Kyodo)

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Japan's "naked festival" leaves 3 unconscious

Nearly naked men take part in the annual Saidaiji Eyo festival at Saidaiji temple in Okayama, western Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. Three men became unconscious after the participants, wearing only loincloths, jostled to catch wooden sacred talismans during the traditional event dating back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573).

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[Breaking News]Fire festival in western Japan

SHINGU, Japan, Feb. 6 Kyodo - A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Pakistan: Traditional Basant Kite Festival Returns to Lahore After Past Safety Bans 2

The ancient Basant festival returned to the streets of Lahore for the first time in nearly two decades, marking the arrival of spring with traditional kite flying. The event was banned in 2007 following years of fatalities and injuries caused by sharp kite strings, falls from rooftops, and aerial firing.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Traditional winter festival in Nara

NARA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. (Kyodo)

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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17th Agogo International Dance Festival Opening Ceremony - Benin

A performer dressed as a traditional hunter participates in the opening ceremony of the 17th Agogo International Dance Festival, in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 16, 2026. The festival, featuring dancers and acrobats from around the world, runs until Jan. 18. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

People ride horses through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A woman touches a horse during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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17th Agogo International Dance Festival Opening Ceremony - Benin

A performer dressed as a traditional hunter participates in the opening ceremony of the 17th Agogo International Dance Festival, in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 16, 2026. The festival, featuring dancers and acrobats from around the world, runs until Jan. 18. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A horseman is seen with his horse during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

Horsemen are seen during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Meng Dingbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

Horsemen are seen during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Las Luminarias Festival - Spain

A rider rides a horse through a bonfire during the opening of the traditional religious festival "Las Luminarias" in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares in Avila, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo by Cheng Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Bull-taming Festival - Myanmar

People try to control a bull during a traditional bull-taming festival called Jallikattu in Kyauktan township on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Traditional Bull-taming Festival - Myanmar

People try to control bulls during a traditional bull-taming festival called Jallikattu in Kyauktan township on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar, Jan. 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe/ABACAPRESS.COM)