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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD - PARADE APARTMENT : PARADE ROOM. CREATED AT THE REQUEST OF LOUIS XIV IN 1680, THIS APARTMENT THAT CONNECTS TWO LOGIS PROFOUNDLY CHANGES THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE KEEP. THE PARADE APARTMENT OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE LABEL OF THE COURT OF FRANCE: COURTIERS ONLY ACCESS THE KING'S ROOM AFTER PASSING THROUGH SEVERAL ANTECHAMBERS AND PROVIDED THAT THEIR RANK ALLOWS IT. THE ROOM IS USED AS A SETTING FOR THE KING'S CEREMONIES OF RISING AND SETTING, ATTENDED BY SOME MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY AND HIGH DIGNITARIES OF THE COURT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD - PARADE APARTMENT : PARADE ROOM. CREATED AT THE REQUEST OF LOUIS XIV IN 1680, THIS APARTMENT THAT CONNECTS TWO LOGIS PROFOUNDLY CHANGES THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE KEEP. THE PARADE APARTMENT OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE LABEL OF THE COURT OF FRANCE: COURTIERS ONLY ACCESS THE KING'S ROOM AFTER PASSING THROUGH SEVERAL ANTECHAMBERS AND PROVIDED THAT THEIR RANK ALLOWS IT. THE ROOM IS USED AS A SETTING FOR THE KING'S CEREMONIES OF RISING AND SETTING, ATTENDED BY SOME MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL FAMILY AND HIGH DIGNITARIES OF THE COURT. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inauguration Of Pope Leo XIV - Vatican

Dignitaries and other guests attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 18, 2025.Photo by Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princesses at duck-netting event

Japanese princesses Kako (L) and Aiko take part in a duck-netting event at an area designated by the Imperial Household Agency for duck-netting in Ichikawa in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba on Feb. 14, 2025. The traditional duck-netting event, in which the birds are caught in a net and then released, was held for dignitaries including ambassadors to Japan.

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Princess at duck-netting event

Japanese Princess Kako takes part in a duck-netting event at an area designated by the Imperial Household Agency for duck-netting in Ichikawa in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba on Feb. 14, 2025. The traditional duck-netting event, in which the birds are caught in a net and then released, was held for dignitaries including ambassadors to Japan.

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Princesses at duck-netting event

Japanese princesses Kako (R) and Aiko prepare to release ducks at an area designated by the Imperial Household Agency for duck-netting in Ichikawa in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba on Feb. 14, 2025. The traditional duck-netting event, in which the birds are caught in a net and then released, was held for dignitaries including ambassadors to Japan.

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Princesses at duck-netting event

Japanese princesses Kako (back) and Aiko release ducks at an area designated by the Imperial Household Agency for duck netting in Ichikawa in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba on Feb. 14, 2025. The traditional duck-netting event, in which the birds are caught in a net and then released, was held for dignitaries including ambassadors to Japan.

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Princesses at duck-netting event

Japanese princesses Kako (R) and Aiko prepare to release ducks at an area designated by the Imperial Household Agency for duck-netting in Ichikawa in the eastern Japan prefecture of Chiba on Feb. 14, 2025. The traditional duck-netting event, in which the birds are caught in a net and then released, was held for dignitaries including ambassadors to Japan.

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Xi Jinping At Opening Ceremony Of The 9th Asian Winter Games - China

International dignitaries are greeted by a group of 40 children in Chinese and foreign ethnic costumes singing Heilongjiang folk song "Boat Song on the Wusuli" in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. Photo by Yan Yan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping At Opening Ceremony Of The 9th Asian Winter Games - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, host a welcome banquet for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping At Opening Ceremony Of The 9th Asian Winter Games - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a welcome banquet held for international dignitaries in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping At Opening Ceremony Of The 9th Asian Winter Games - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with international dignitaries in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan on Friday hosted a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping At Opening Ceremony Of The 9th Asian Winter Games - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a welcome banquet held for international dignitaries in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Friday hosted a welcome banquet in China's northeastern city of Harbin for international dignitaries who are here to attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - DC

Delphine Arnault, Alexandre Arnault, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault behind Former President Bill Clinton (7-L), former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (9-L) and former US President George W. Bush (8-R) and other dignitaries attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - DC

Delphine Arnault, Alexandre Arnault, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault behind Former President Bill Clinton (7-L), former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (9-L) and former US President George W. Bush (8-R) and other dignitaries attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - DC

Alexandre Arnault, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault behind Former President Bill Clinton (7-L), former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (9-L) and former US President George W. Bush (8-R) and other dignitaries attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Former President Bill Clinton (7-L), former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (9-L) and former US President George W. Bush (8-R) and other dignitaries attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BigTech At The Donald Trump Inauguration - DC

(L-R) Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, businessman Jeff Bezos , Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai, and businessman Elon Musk, among other dignitaries, attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by Shawn Thew/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BigTech At The Donald Trump Inauguration - DC

(L-R) Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, and businessman Jeff Bezos, among other dignitaries, attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by Shawn Thew/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BigTech At The Donald Trump Inauguration - DC

(L-R) Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Lauren Sanchez, among other dignitaries, attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by Shawn Thew/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

(L-R) Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Lauren Sanchez, among other dignitaries, attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Dignitaries including US Senator Marco Rubio (5-L), Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg (9-L), businessman Jeff Bezos (12-L), Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai (7-R), and businessman Elon Musk (5-R) attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

(L-R) Priscilla Chan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Lauren Sanchez, businessman Jeff Bezos, Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai, and businessman Elon Musk, among other dignitaries, attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States, though the planned outdoor ceremonies and events have been cancelled due to a forecast of extreme cold temperatures. Photo by SHAWN THEW/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Trudeau Resigns as PM and Liberal Leader

File photo - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alongside other dignitaries including Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, greets a horse while on tour of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Welcomes President-Elect Trump - Paris

President-Elect Donald Trump arrives at the Elysee Palace on December 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Donald Trump was among the wave of foreign dignitaries descending on Paris this weekend to attend a reopening ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral, more than five years after it was damaged in a major fire. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Welcomes President-Elect Trump - Paris

President-Elect Donald Trump arrives at the Elysee Palace on December 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Donald Trump was among the wave of foreign dignitaries descending on Paris this weekend to attend a reopening ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral, more than five years after it was damaged in a major fire. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Welcomes President-Elect Trump - Paris

President-Elect Donald Trump arrives at the Elysee Palace on December 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Donald Trump was among the wave of foreign dignitaries descending on Paris this weekend to attend a reopening ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral, more than five years after it was damaged in a major fire. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Welcomes President-Elect Trump - Paris

President-Elect Donald Trump arrives at the Elysee Palace on December 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Donald Trump was among the wave of foreign dignitaries descending on Paris this weekend to attend a reopening ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral, more than five years after it was damaged in a major fire. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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19th Summit of the Francophonie in Villers-Cotterets Castle

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Secretary General of Francophony Louise Mushikiwabo pose with foreign dignitaries during a family photo at the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the ‘Cite internationale de la langue francaise’ in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, north-eastern France, on October 4, 2024. Photo by Gabrielle Cezard/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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19th Summit of the Francophonie in Villers-Cotterets Castle

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Secretary General of Francophony Louise Mushikiwabo pose with foreign dignitaries during a family photo at the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the ‘Cite internationale de la langue francaise’ in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, north-eastern France, on October 4, 2024. Photo by Gabrielle Cezard/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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19th Summit of the Francophonie in Villers-Cotterets Castle

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Secretary General of Francophony Louise Mushikiwabo pose with foreign dignitaries during a family photo at the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the ‘Cite internationale de la langue francaise’ in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, north-eastern France, on October 4, 2024. Photo by Gabrielle Cezard/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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19th Summit of the Francophonie in Villers-Cotterets Castle

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron and Secretary General of Francophony Louise Mushikiwabo pose with foreign dignitaries during a family photo at the 19th Summit of the Francophonie at the ‘Cite internationale de la langue francaise’ in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, north-eastern France, on October 4, 2024. Photo by Gabrielle Cezard/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Disney cruise ship scheduled to operate in Japan

Yumiko Takano (3rd from L), CEO of Oriental Land Co., poses for photos with other dignitaries during a press conference to announce the Tokyo Disney Resort theme park operator's cruise ship business plan on July 9, 2024.

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Artists from China's Xinjiang stage cultural spectacle in Kuwait

STORY: Artists from China's Xinjiang stage cultural spectacle in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the musical and dance show STORYLINE: A grand musical and dance show titled "Xinjiang is a Nice Place" was staged at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City on Tuesday evening. Featuring a mix of dance, vocal music, epic chanting, and displays of intangible cultural heritage, the show highlighted the diverse and rich cultural heritage of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Artists from the Xinjiang Art Theater performed 14 highly distinctive ethnic song and dance acrobatics programs in Mandarin, Uighur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Mongolian languages, all embodying the spirit of unity within the Chinese nation. Approximately 600 attendees, including Kuwaiti dignitaries from the Emir's Palace, Supreme Council for Planning and Development, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240530) -- BEIJING, May 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240530) -- BEIJING, May 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists and some of the audience pose for a group photo after a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists and some of the audience pose for a group photo after a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-XINJIANG ART SHOW

(240529) -- KUWAIT CITY, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during a Xinjiang art show at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, Kuwait, May 28, 2024. A vibrant display of Xinjiang culture was held here on Monday, captivating a diverse audience of Kuwaiti dignitaries, cultural figures, and local residents. The performance as part of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Day" event featured artists from the Xinjiang Arts Theatre. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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Cameroon marks 52nd National Day with military, civilian parades

STORY: Cameroon marks 52nd National Day with military, civilian parades SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Cameroonian President Paul Biya 2. various of the military and civilian parades STORYLINE: Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. Marches took place in all the 10 regions of the country including war-torn Anglophone regions, where separatist fighters had imposed a lockdown to disrupt the celebrations. May 20 is one of the most important days on the Cameroonian calendar. On this day in 1972, Cameroonians voted in a national referendum for a unitary state as opposed to a federal state which existed at the time. Xinhua Ne

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cameroonian President Paul Biya watches a civil parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Defense forces parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Defense forces parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)

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CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-NATIONAL DAY

(240521) -- YAOUNDE, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students parade during the national day celebration in Yaounde, Cameroon, on May 20, 2024. Cameroon marked on Monday the 52nd anniversary of its National Day with military and civilian parades nationwide. In the capital Yaounde, Cameroonian President Paul Biya presided over the celebration that saw hundreds of soldiers and civilians march past in front of national and international dignitaries. (Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua)