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Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong

STORY: Russian expat experiences folk tradition in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Local villager 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat STORYLINE: "Grabbing lucky cracker" is a folk tradition that boasts a history of 800 years in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province. During the cultural event which is also known as "Grabbing Paotou," people shoot specially made firecrackers up to the sky with some crackers tagged with a number and auspicious phrases. When the crackers fall, the ones who can rush to grab the crackers with the tags are believed to be lucky and will have a prosperous and safe year. On Thursday, the event was held in Dongguan, and a young man from Russia had an immersive experience of the folk tradition in a town there. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TSEITLER ROMAN, Russian expat "Wha

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chhath Festival - India

Chhath Festival - India

Indian People burning fire crackers during Hindu Devotees offer early morning chhath puja in Ajmer, India on November 20, 2023. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

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MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

MFW - Simon Crackers Runway

A model walks the runway during the Simon Crackers Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show as part of the Milan Men Fashion Week on June 18, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Photo by Simona Chioccia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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