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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. China's economy kicked off 2026 with robust momentum, as evidenced by bustling economic activity in the year's first days. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows "Gutu" cooked at Jamyang Drolma's home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

A resident shows a note denoting wishes and expectations for the New Year on the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family re

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma prepares "chema" at home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma's mother cooks "Gutu" at their home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma (2nd L) poses for a group photo with her family in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Bardella Book Signing in Moissac - France

Signing session, Jordan Bardella, obscured by a blue ribbon and staff bustling around him. Jordan Bardella's face is only visible on his poster during Ce que veulent les Francais (What the French want) book signing by President of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Jordan Bardella in Moissac, Occitanie, France on November 29, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Rain Hits Northern Mie Prefecture, Dozens of Cars Damaged in Yokkaichi

On Friday night, September 12, northern Mie Prefecture was hit by an intense, short-lived downpour. The rainfall reached a record 123.5 millimeters per hour, the highest ever recorded in the area. Near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, which was bustling on a weekend night, streets and shopping districts were flooded, leaving many vehicles stranded and causing chaos. In the city center, the large underground parking lot Kusunoki Parking was submerged, with dozens of cars damaged by the floodwaters.

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Ahmat Mollaq performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dan

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Artists perform the Samawar dance at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are pe

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Performers participate in a wedding ceremony in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the S

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

A senior artist performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Sama

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin takes a break in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are performe

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin arranges bowls for performing the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) poses for a photo with tourists after performing the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midn

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (1st R) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day,

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (C) performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Sam

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin (R) teaches young dancers the move of Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dan

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

This photo shows a view of the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are performed

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

An artist performs the Samawar dance at the Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar are

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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Samawar Dance Performance In Urumqi - China

Parhat Emin performs the Samawar dance in the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 22, 2025. In the Qiuci Alley of Kuqa City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Parhat Emin performs the Samawar (a Uygur term meaning "tea set") dance, a traditional Uygur greeting dance with a history dating back to the millennium-old ancient Qiuci State. His eyes shine brightly, and his smile is warm and welcoming. With a bronze pot and porcelain bowls balanced steadily on a plate over his head, his body spins smoothly, and his feet move as lightly as the wind. As he dances gracefully to the rhythm of traditional Uygur music, the surrounding audience burst into cheers from time to time. Kuqa, where the ancient Qiuci State was mainly located, was a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road, bustling with merchants and the tinkle of camel bells. Today the Qiuci Alley is a popular tourist destination in Kuqa. From noon till midnight every day, dances including the Samawar

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PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days

PÃ¤rnu, 27.06.2025. PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of PÃ¤rnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic VallikÃ¤Ã¤r meadow and around RÃ¼Ã¼tli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days

PÃ¤rnu, 27.06.2025. PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of PÃ¤rnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic VallikÃ¤Ã¤r meadow and around RÃ¼Ã¼tli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM

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PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days

PÃ¤rnu, 27.06.2025. PÃ¤rnu Hanseatic Days is a celebration that brings to life the medieval heritage of PÃ¤rnuâonce a bustling Hanseatic League port. The event has been held annually for over two decades in the historic VallikÃ¤Ã¤r meadow and around RÃ¼Ã¼tli Street. Photo: Jaan-Eerik Priske/PÃ¤rnu PM