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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron and King Felipe VI Visit an Exhibition at The Chateau de Versailles - Versailles

President Emmanuel Macron and King Felipe VI of Spain visit the exhibition "The Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), Son of a King, Father of a King, and Never King," dedicated to the son of Louis XIV and father of Philip V of Spain, the first sovereign of the Spanish Bourbon dynasty, from which King Felipe VI descends. This cultural event will celebrate the historical, political, human, and artistic ties that bind France and Spain, at the Versailles' Palace near Paris, France, on January 13, 2026. Photo by Dominique Jacovides/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Verdiales Festival in Malaga - Spain

Malaga celebrates the 64th edition of the Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales, on December 28, 2028 in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). The event has counted with the participation of a total of 28 "pandas de verdiales" representing the three traditional styles: Comares, Montes and Almogía. The Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales is the main verdial meeting of the year and a reference for the preservation and dissemination of this cultural manifestation.Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM