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Spain: Giant Puppets Parade Through Pamplona During San Fermín Festival

The traditional Gigantes y Cabezudos parade took place in Pamplona during the San Fermín festival on Monday, July 7.

Robot Industry - China

A guest interacts with a robot during the Cultural Soiree of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 25, 2025. Attendees learned about traditional Chinese culture, tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and enjoyed performances at the event. Photo by Li Ran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl poses for photos behind a decoration during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman buys food during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children are pictured during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-JULY CHRISTMAS

(240630) -- CANBERRA, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People enjoy themselves during the July Christmas event in Canberra, Australia, June 30, 2024. Canberra's July Christmas event took place here from June 27 to 30. As a unique celebration in the Southern Hemisphere, July Christmas stems from Australians' longing for a traditional white Christmas. Since December is summer in Australia, people celebrate a "fake" Christmas in July to experience a snowy festive atmosphere. During this time, people gather to exchange blessings and enjoy the joy of Christmas in advance. (Photo by Chu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International folklore festival kicks off in Finnish city

STORY: International folklore festival kicks off in Finnish city SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: TAMPERE, Finland CATEGORY: ART/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: The opening ceremony of the 2024 Pispala Schottische International Folklore Festival was held on Thursday. The four-day event features indoor and outdoor concerts, seminars, workshops, and dance classes, attracting nearly a thousand participants from Finland, Latvia, Ukraine, and Estonia. The Pispala Schottische International Folklore Festival, one of the largest folk dance and music festivals in the Nordic region, marks the advent of summer with captivating folk dances, stunning ethnic costumes, and traditional music performances. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tampere, Finland. (XHTV)

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2024 Summer Night Concert held in Vienna

STORY: 2024 Summer Night Concert held in Vienna SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of views before Summer Night Concert 2. various of Summer Night Concert STORYLINE: The Summer Night Concert 2024 was staged by the Vienna Philharmonic at the park of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, on Friday. This concert is a traditional cultural event during the summer of Vienna, attracting a large number of visitors to attend annually. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vienna. (XHTV)

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.(Kyodo)

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

A man dressed as an armored warrior competes in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

A man dressed as an armored warrior competes in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete in a horse race during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 30, 2023.

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests watch as chefs make characteristic food of Tianjin during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests learn about intangible cultural heritages of Tianjin during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actresses perform during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests enjoy the buffet dinner during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actresses perform during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A performance is staged during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-CULTURAL SOIREE (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Guests learn about characteristic food of Tianjin during the Cultural Soiree of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 27, 2023. The cultural soiree was held at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center on Tuesday night. Attendees tasted characteristic food of Tianjin and learned about traditional Chinese culture while enjoying performances during the event. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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Maiko greet teahouse owners, teachers

KYOTO, Japan - Two Maiko, apprentice geisha, pay a round of visits to their teachers of traditional Japanese arts and teahouse owners during the annual summer "hassaku" event in the Gion district in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 1, 2014.

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Mongolia's summer sports festival Naadam in Ulan Bator

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Archery players sing a national anthem during an opening ceremony of the Naadam, a traditional summer sports event in Mongolia, at the Central Stadium in Ulan Bator on July 11, 2014. Participants compete in Mongolian wrestling, horse racing and archery during the two-day event.

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Mongolia's summer sports festival Naadam in Ulan Bator

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Wrestlers square off in Mongolian wrestling at Naadam, a traditional summer sports event in Mongolia, at the Central Stadium in Ulan Bator on July 11, 2014. Participants compete in horse racing and archery as well as Mongolian wrestling during the two-day event.

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Cattle return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A herd of cattle that grazed in the highlands during the summer are seen descending to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. It is traditional autumn event in the area.

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Sheep return from highlands to prepare for winter

CHARMEY, Switzerland - A boy and girl watch a flock of sheep descend from the highlands to prepare for winter in Charmey, western Switzerland, on Sept. 24, 2011. The return of livestock from summer grazing in the highlands is a traditional event in the area.

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Star festival starts in Sendai for 3-day run

SENDAI, Japan - Women, clad in traditional ''yukata'' (summer cotton kimono) stroll beneath decorations for the ''tanabata matsuri'' (star festival) in Sendai as the annual three-day event began on Aug. 6. Some 2.1 million people are expected to visit the festival, which is well known throughout Japan.

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'Peiron' rowing race held in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan - The ''Peiron'' rowing race, a traditional summer event in Nagasaki, is held in Nagasaki port on July 21, with 59 teams from Nagasaki and other prefectures taking part.

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Shepherds, sheeps flock to Madrid in Transhumance Festival

STORY: Shepherds, sheep flock to Madrid in Transhumance Festival DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of sheep and goats in Madrid 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): INES, Local resident 3. various of sheep and goats in Madrid 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MARITI GONZALEZ, Shepherd 5. various of sheep and goats in Madrid STORYLINE: The usual heavy traffic in Madrid was stopped for several hours on Sunday as the Spanish capital was occupied by thousands of sheep and goats for the celebration of the 29th edition of the Transhumance Festival. The event recreated a journey that dates back to the 10th century as shepherds moved their flocks from summer pastures to winter ones, covering hundreds of kilometers over several weeks. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): INES, Local resident "I think it's really good that we can go with the sheep through Madrid, because it is like going back to our roots." The current festival began in 1994 as a way of preserving the traditional drov

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

Armored warriors compete for a flag during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 24, 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

Armored warriors compete for a flag during a traditional summer event in the northeastern Japan city of Minamisoma on July 24, 2022, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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