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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 7

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts were in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities urged caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 6

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 5

Widespread snow and ice warnings were issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday, January 6. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 4

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 2

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A flagpole is barely visible as thick smog and dust particles envelop the city and its buildings in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Tenerife Activates Island Emergency Plan Amid Storm Claudia

In response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) on Wednesday, November 12. The island is currently under an orange alert for adverse weather. As precautionary measures, the government has closed schools for the afternoon and restricted access to Teide National Park and all hiking trails.

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Dozens of people wait at the Atocha-Almudena Grandes station on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Spain is gradually returning to normal after yesterday's 12:30 a.m. power blackout, which also hit Portugal and part of France. One day later, classes in schools in the Community of Madrid have been suspended and rail traffic has returned to the country with 99.9% of the electricity supply. Train stations such as Atocha and Chamartin have remained open all night for passengers who have not been able to return to their destinations. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

People watch a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his troupe

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao performs a shadow play at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led his

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools. In 2004, he led

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Shadow Play Inheritor Of Langzhong - China

An apprentice of Wang Biao colors a shadow play puppet at a museum for Wang's Shadow Play art in Langzhong City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on February 19, 2025. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art inscribed in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2011. Wang's Shadow Play is a representative genre of Langzhong Shadow Play popular in northern Sichuan in southwest China, originated with artist Wang Yuansheng during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and has been passed on between generations since then. Wang Biao, 60, a seventh-generation inheritor of Wang's Shadow Play, takes preserving and promoting the art as his life-time course. Wang Biao started to learn the art from his grandfather in his early childhood, and he followed him to stage performances all over the country in the 1980s. He restarted his shadow play troupe in Chengdu despite a shrinking audience for this art in 2000, and started to give performances at local parks and schools

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Storm Eowyn Causes Damage Across UK And Ireland 3

Storm Eowyn brought strong winds to parts of UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24, prompting rare red weather warnings in both countries. Schools and businesses were closed due to expected disruptions, with several flights canceled at Belfast City Airport. This video shows that all the belongings in the backyard were scattered everywhere by the gusty winds.

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Public Sector Workers Protest - Toulouse

A banner in the procession, You, us, families, children, seniors, All concerned. The civil service is on strike across France. Strike and demonstration, schools, hospitals, public services, energy in Toulouse. France, Toulouse December 5, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Protest - Toulouse

Posters on the CGT truck, For Public Services. Repeal the pension reform. Let s win today, Public Services for all. The civil service is on strike across France. Strike and demonstration, schools, hospitals, public services, energy in Toulouse. France, Toulouse December 5, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Public Sector Workers Protest - Toulouse

Students around a banner Free university for all, resources for the university. Increase salaries, not tuition fees. The civil service is on strike across France. Strike and demonstration, schools, hospitals, public services, energy in Toulouse. France, Toulouse December 5, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A teacher (1st L) makes a point as students learn to play accordion in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Assoc

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist looks on as artists perform in an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Ass

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows accordions displayed at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musici

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students practice as an accordion teacher leads at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist visits an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent year

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A folk musician plays accordion for tourists at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicia

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a sculpture of an accordion in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In rece

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Accordion artists from Xibe ethnic group talk with each other at an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society o

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Over 6.3 mln students enroll for 2024-25 academic year in Myanmar

STORY: Over 6.3 mln students enroll for 2024-25 academic year in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students in Myanmar STORYLINE: A total of 6,394,528 students have enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year at basic education schools, private schools and monastic education schools across Myanmar during the school enrollment week from May 23 to June 2, state-run newspaper The Mirror Daily reported on Monday. The country's Ministry of Education has provided free textbooks, exercise books, pencils and ball pens to all students. Additionally, primary school students received free school uniforms, the report said. School enrollment remains open for students who were unable to enroll on time due to various circumstances, it added. Basic education schools across Myanmar officially opened on Monday, according to the Ministry of Education. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, My