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Architecture of Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 27, 2024 - Winged demons support a bow window of the House of Pidhorskyi at 1 Yaroslaviv Val Street, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Architecture of Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 27, 2024 - Winged demons support a bow window of the House of Pidhorskyi at 1 Yaroslaviv Val Street, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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DEMONS OUT, GOOD LUCK IN

DEMONS OUT, GOOD LUCK IN,Setsubun=Date:February 3, 1989, Place:JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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UN-Habitat assembly wraps up with resolve to revitalize new urban agenda

STORY: UN-Habitat assembly wraps up with resolve to revitalize new urban agenda DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the United Nations Habitat assembly STORYLINE: The second session of the United Nations Habitat assembly ended Friday with delegates resolving to inject fresh impetus into ongoing efforts to renew cities that host more than 50 percent of the global population. Kenya hosted the June 6-9 assembly themed "A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the sustainable development goals in times of global crises." The assembly, which also featured high-level dialogues, panel discussions, themed side events and exhibitions, sought to recalibrate the new global urban agenda amid multiple global challenges like the climate crises, negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions. "The second session of the UN-Habitat assembly was a true demons

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China's growth target realistic, to drive global growth: experts

STORY: China's growth target realistic, to drive global growth: experts DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU HONGCAI, Deputy director of the Economic Policy Commission of China Association of Policy Science 4. various of China 5. SOUNDBITES 2 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London 6. various of China 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FAHEEM SARDAR, Senior policy specialist at Strategic Policy Planning Cell, National Security Division of Prime Minister's Office of Government, Pakistan 8. various of China STORYLINE: According to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation, China's economy is staging a steady recovery. It says consumer demand, market distribution, industrial production and business expectations have all markedly improved in China, adding that the economy is demons

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Black demons

FUKUOKA, Japan - Children are made up as black demons during a festival called ''Hisatomi no Bonzunahiki'' in Chikugo, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 14, 2010.

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Demon-expelling ritual at Kofuku-ji temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - The "Tsuina-e" ritual to exorcise demons and wish for happiness is performed at the East Golden Hall, a natural treasure, at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara on Feb. 3, 2014, as part of the "Setsubun" bean-throwing festival.

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Festival in Nara welcomes demons kicked out elsewhere

TONDABAYASHI, Japan - A traditional Japanese "setsubun" festival commemorating the turn from winter to spring is held at Kimpusenji, a temple on Mt. Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, on Feb. 3, 2014. The festival at the temple in western Japan, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, is unique because while other similar events are held to ward off demons and bring in fortune, this one welcomes both.

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Yokozuna Kisenosato attends traditional bean-throwing event

NARITA, Japan, Feb. 3 Kyodo - New yokozuna Kisenosato scatters roasted beans during a Japanese traditional annual event to drive away demons at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, east of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2017.

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Certificate of expertise on 'Namahage' folkloric demons

AKITA, Japan - A man holds a certificate of expertise on June 4, 2014, on "Namahage," folkloric demons of Oga, Akita Prefecture, known for their customary frightening New Year's Day visits to children in the northeastern Japan prefecture. The certificate, issued by the city's tourist association, is becoming increasingly difficult to get due to its popularity.

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Harumafuji throws beans

HADANO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Harumafuji throws bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at the Sagami branch of Izumo Taisha Shrine in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) and Estonian sekiwake Baruto throw bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Japanese actress Haruka Ayase (L) throws bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February. Actor Hidetoshi Nishijima (C) and actor Hiroki Hasegawa (R) also took part in the event.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Japanese actress Haruka Ayase throws bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Japanese actress Haruka Ayase (L) and actor Hidetoshi Nishijima throw bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Bean-throwing festival at temple

NARITA, Japan - Estonian sekiwake Baruto (L) and Mongolian grand champion Hakuho throw bags of beans during the annual bean-throwing festival, marking the start of spring according to the lunar calendar, at Naritasan Shinsho Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and attract good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Maiko throw beans

KYOTO, Japan - "Maiko" apprentice geisha participate in an annual bean-throwing event at Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine on Feb. 2, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Maiko throw beans

KYOTO, Japan - "Maiko" apprentice geisha participate in an annual bean-throwing event at Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine on Feb. 2, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Lion King characters throw beans in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Performers from Shiki Theatre Co.'s musical "The Lion King" participate in an annual bean-throwing event atop Tsutenkaku tower in Osaka's Naniwa Ward, western Japan, on Feb. 1, 2013. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional "setsubun" events in early February.

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Wooden masks in Sri Lanka

AMBALANGODA, Sri Lanka - Wooden masks used for traditional dance and rites to drive away demons are sold at a shop in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka, in August 2012.

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Wooden masks in Sri Lanka

AMBALANGODA, Sri Lanka - Workers paint wooden masks used for traditional dance and rites to drive away demons in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka, in August 2012.

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Actor Matsuyama throws beans at temple

NARITA, Japan - Japanese actor Kenichi Matsuyama (C) scatters beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2012. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional ''setsubun'' events in early February.

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Sumo wrestlers throw beans at temple

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) and Estonian ozeki Baruto scatter beans during the annual Bean-Throwing Festival marking the lunar calendar start of spring at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita, northeast of Tokyo, on Feb. 3, 2012. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional ''setsubun'' events in early February.

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Scattering peanuts at Tsutenkaku Tower

OSAKA, Japan - People throw peanuts at the Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka's Naniwa Ward, western Japan, on Feb. 1, 2012. People in Japan customarily throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck at traditional ''setsubun'' events in early February.

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Father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star throws beans

NAGOYA, Japan - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro (R), father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star Ebizo, throws beans, a tradition marking the lunar calendar start of spring, at Misonoza theater in Nagoya on Feb. 3, 2011, ahead of the Feb. 5 start of a Kabuki show there. Ebizo, who is indefinitely suspending performances following his involvement in a bar brawl previous November, had to cancel his participation in the show, with his father telling fans who gathered for the bean scattering, ''A lot of things happened last year, and I want to invite new luck.'' The beans are intended to drive demons away and invite luck.

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'Maiko' at seasonal bean-scattering event

KYOTO, Japan - ''Maiko,'' or apprentice geisha, take part in the seasonal ceremony of Setsubun in Kyoto on Feb. 2, 2011. In the traditional ceremony held around Feb. 3, which marks the division between winter and spring on the calendar, participants scatter beans to drive demons away and invite good luck.

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'Lucky-bean' scattering

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Mayor Kunio Hiramatsu (R in the back) and young women throw peanuts from the 100-meter-high observatory of Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka in the annual ''lucky-bean scattering'' on Feb. 1, 2011. Japanese people throw beans in a traditional ceremony to drive demons away and invite luck around the Feb. 3 Setsubun day, which divides winter and spring on the calendar.

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Chinese TV crew in Akita

AKITA, Japan - Actress Natsuki Kato (2nd from L) takes part in location shooting for a variety show for China's Guangxi TV at Namahage Museum, which showcases costumes of local folklore demons, in the city of Oga, Akita Prefecture, on July 30, 2010.

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Tom Hanks throws ceremonial 1st pitch in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - American actor Tom Hanks throws the ceremonial first pitch before the start of a baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on May 8. Hanks is in Japan to promote his latest film ''Angels & Demons.''

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Asashoryu scatters beans in traditional ceremony

NARITA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (R) scatters beans at Shinshoji Temple in Narita, east of Tokyo, in a traditional ceremony to dispel demons on Feb. 3.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Nepal's living god Bhairab walks into the Kumari Ghar in capital Kathmandu before the formal start of Indra Jatra festival on Friday. Nepal has a unique tradition of appointing childrens fulfiling the criterias as living Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab who are worshipped and taken out on tour ascending them on a chariot during Indra Jatra. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Nepal's living goddess Kumari is ascended on chariot before the formal start of the tour round the city on the occasion of Indra Jatra festival on Friday. Nepal has a unique tradition of appointing childrens fulfiling the criterias as living Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab who are worshipped and taken out on tour ascending them on a chariot during Indra Jatra. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Pulu Kisi, the carrier of Nepali Hindu god of rain and harvest Lord Indra performs dance during Indra Jatra celebration in capital Kathmandu. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Nepal's living god Ganesh is carried on chariot and brought to the Kumari Ghar in capital Kathmandu before the formal start of Indra Jatra festival on Friday. Nepal has a unique tradition of appointing childrens fulfiling the criterias as living Goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab who are worshipped and taken out on tour ascending them on a chariot during Indra Jatra. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Masked dancers from Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Masked dancers from Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Halchowk Bhairab perform traiditional dance before the formal start of the Indra Jatra celebration in the courtyard of Basantapur Durbar Square. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Indra Jatra celebration

Revelers watch the procession of Indra Jatra around Basantapur Durbar Square on Friday. Indra Jatra is observed in the Himalayan Nation on fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar. Legends said that the Indra Jatra festival is observed to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

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Preparation for bean-throwing event in Japan

Jissho Hasegawa, the chief priest of Daichi-in temple in Chita, Aichi Prefecture, decorates containers on Jan. 15, 2022, to put in beans for "setsubun" (seasonal division) marking the start of spring under the Japanese lunar calendar. People in Japan throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck in early February.

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Preparation for bean-throwing event in Japan

Jissho Hasegawa, the chief priest of Daichi-in temple in Chita, Aichi Prefecture, decorates containers on Jan. 15, 2022, to put in beans for "setsubun" (seasonal division) marking the start of spring under the Japanese lunar calendar. People in Japan throw beans to drive away demons and welcome good luck in early February.

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire guns during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire guns during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

A Hindu priest worship as the attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Hindu devotees carry jamara plants used for blessings as they attend the Fulpati procession marking the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020. Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)

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Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain festival in Nepal

Nepalese Army fire cannon during the Fulpati celebration on the seventh day of the Dashain festival in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 23, 2020.?Dashain festival is the longest and the most auspicious festival held in honour of the goddess Durga, commemorates the victory of the gods over the demons. (Credit:Sunil Pradhan/Kyodo News Images)