Valletta Pageant of the Seas highlights environmental threats

STORY: Valletta Pageant of the Seas highlights environmental threats SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Valletta Pageant of the Seas STORYLINE: The fifth edition of the Valletta Pageant of the Seas took place on Saturday night in Valletta Grand Harbour. This year's event, themed "Save the Sea," addressed environmental threats in the world's seas, focusing on plastic and microplastic pollution. The event featured around 80 traditional Maltese boats parading through the Grand Harbour, followed by a captivating light projection against the backdrop of Fort St. Angelo. The show continued with a mesmerizing water fountain display, culminating in a grand fireworks finale. The Valletta Pageant of the Seas was staged by the Valletta Cultural Agency, with the support of the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, and Visit Malta. Xinhua News correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XH

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)

Sasaki notches fifth save

Sasaki notches fifth save

SEATTLE, United States - Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches a perfect ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners downs the Texas Rangers 5-3 at Safeco Field on April 21. (MLB)

Seattle closer Sasaki gets fifth save

Seattle closer Sasaki gets fifth save

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics at Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, on April 11. Sasaki worked the ninth inning and got his fifth save of the season as the Mariners won 3-0.

Sasaki notches fifth save

Sasaki notches fifth save

SEATTLE, United States - Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki pitches a perfect ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners downs the Texas Rangers 5-3 at Safeco Field on April 21. (MLB)

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

White Sox's closer Takatsu earns 5th save against Mariners

CHICAGO, United States - Chicago White Sox closer Shingo Takatsu (R) and catcher Jamie Burke celebrate their team's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on July 11. Takatsu pitched a perfect ninth for his fifth save. (MLB)(Kyodo)

Seattle closer Sasaki gets fifth save

Seattle closer Sasaki gets fifth save

OAKLAND, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics at Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, on April 11. Sasaki worked the ninth inning and got his fifth save of the season as the Mariners won 3-0.